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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5
Huawei nova 7i
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 7i 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 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).
Specs comparison
| 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 | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 7i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 7i
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 7i
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5 and Huawei nova 7i, 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 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).
Frequently asked questions
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?
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).