Huawei nova 5 vs Huawei nova 6 SE
The Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei nova 6 SE (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 6 SE has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3500); the Huawei nova 5 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5
Huawei nova 6 SE
What makes Huawei nova 5 better?
- Lighter: 171g vs 183g
- Better camera (36/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (84/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Huawei nova 6 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3500 mAh
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 17/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Huawei nova 6 SE, the Huawei nova 5 scores 3 points higher (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 6 SE leads (30/100 vs 17/100). 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 6 SE (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 and the Huawei nova 6 SE are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 6 SE is a bit better (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (84/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Huawei nova 6 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2310 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 10; EMUI 10 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 6 SE
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 6 SE
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 6 SE
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5 and Huawei nova 6 SE, 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 6 SE (83/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 and the Huawei nova 6 SE are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 6 SE is a bit better (30/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 6 SE (84/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Huawei nova 6 SE?
The Huawei nova 5 edges out the Huawei nova 6 SE 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 6 SE?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei nova 6 SE — 42/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 over the Huawei nova 6 SE?
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 57/100).