Huawei nova 5i Pro vs Huawei nova 6 SE
The Huawei nova 5i Pro (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 5i Pro leads — 44/100 vs 42/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei nova 6 SE has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5i Pro
Huawei nova 6 SE
What makes Huawei nova 5i Pro better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 183g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (32/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Huawei nova 6 SE better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Overall rating 42/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5i Pro vs the Huawei nova 6 SE, the Huawei nova 5i Pro scores 2 points higher (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Huawei nova 6 SE are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Huawei nova 6 SE are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5i Pro | Huawei nova 6 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2310 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 10; EMUI 10 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 6 SE
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 6 SE
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5i Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Huawei nova 6 SE
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5i Pro 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 5i Pro and the Huawei nova 6 SE are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro and the Huawei nova 6 SE are nearly equal (32/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5i Pro is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Huawei nova 6 SE?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro edges out the Huawei nova 6 SE 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 6 SE?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Huawei nova 6 SE — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5i Pro or the Huawei nova 6 SE?
The Huawei nova 5i Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5i Pro over the Huawei nova 6 SE?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Huawei nova 5i Pro (69/100 vs 61/100).