Huawei nova 5 vs Huawei P40 Lite
The Huawei nova 5 (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P40 Lite leads — 17/100 vs 15/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P40 Lite has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3500); the Huawei P40 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5 doesn't; the Huawei nova 5 is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.7mm).
Huawei nova 5
Huawei P40 Lite
- Lighter: 171g vs 183g
- Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 71/100)
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3500 mAh
- Longer battery life (16/100 vs 5/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5 vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Huawei P40 Lite scores 2 points higher (17/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (16/100 vs 5/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (16/100 vs 5/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (86/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 5 | Huawei P40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.4" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3500 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×74.8×7.3 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | $300 |
Huawei nova 5
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova 5
- 3500 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 5 and Huawei P40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Huawei nova 5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite is a bit better (16/100 vs 5/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5 notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (86/100 vs 71/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5 (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5 or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei P40 Lite edges out the Huawei nova 5 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5 and the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 5 has a MobileRank rating of 15/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5 or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5 over the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.