Huawei nova 5 vs Huawei nova 5z
The Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei nova 5z (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei nova 5 leads — 45/100 vs 42/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 5z has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3500); the Huawei nova 5 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.3mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5
Huawei nova 5z
What makes Huawei nova 5 better?
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Lighter: 171g vs 178g
- Better display (83/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3500 mAh
- Better camera (39/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 17/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Huawei nova 5z, the Huawei nova 5 scores 3 points higher (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z and the Huawei nova 5 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (22/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (84/100 vs 69/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Huawei nova 5z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5 and Huawei nova 5z, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (83/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z and the Huawei nova 5 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (22/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (84/100 vs 69/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Huawei nova 5z?
The Huawei nova 5 edges out the Huawei nova 5z by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 and the Huawei nova 5z?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei nova 5z — 42/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 over the Huawei nova 5z?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Huawei nova 5 (83/100 vs 58/100).