Huawei nova 5 vs Huawei nova 7i
The Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei nova 7i (2020) 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 7i has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3500); the Huawei nova 5 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Huawei nova 5
Huawei nova 7i
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3500 mAh
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 17/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Huawei nova 7i, the Huawei nova 5 scores 3 points higher (45/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 7i 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 7i (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 and the Huawei nova 7i are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 7i is a bit better (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (84/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Huawei nova 7i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); 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 | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 7i
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 7i
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 7i
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 5 and Huawei nova 7i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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 7i (83/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 and the Huawei nova 7i are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 7i is a bit better (30/100 vs 17/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei nova 7i (84/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Huawei nova 7i?
The Huawei nova 5 edges out the Huawei nova 7i 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 7i?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei nova 7i — 42/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 over the Huawei nova 7i?
The Huawei nova 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 7i is a better fit for everyday use.