Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Huawei nova 5z
The Huawei nova 5i Pro (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 5i Pro leads — 44/100 vs 42/100 (a 2-point difference).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Huawei nova 5z
What makes Huawei nova 5i Pro better?
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Huawei nova 5z, the Huawei nova 5i Pro scores 2 points higher (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro leads (32/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5i Pro | Huawei nova 5z | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 20W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5i Pro 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, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 39/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 69/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Huawei nova 5z?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro edges out the Huawei nova 5z by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Huawei nova 5z?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Huawei nova 5z — 42/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i Pro over the Huawei nova 5z?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Huawei nova 5i Pro (32/100 vs 22/100).