Huawei nova 5T vs Huawei P30 Pro
The Huawei nova 5T (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Huawei P30 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P30 Pro leads — 48/100 vs 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P30 Pro has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 40 MP; the Huawei nova 5T is noticeably lighter (174g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5T
Huawei P30 Pro
What makes Huawei nova 5T better?
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 174g vs 192g
- Better display (58/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 60/100)
What makes Huawei P30 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 5W
- Better camera (43/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (38/100 vs 16/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5T vs the Huawei P30 Pro, the Huawei P30 Pro scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro leads (38/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5T and the Huawei P30 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro and the Huawei nova 5T are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (38/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (76/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5T | Huawei P30 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 736755 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 928 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 2875 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 3750 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 40 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.3×74.0×7.8 mm | 158.0×73.4×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P30 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5T
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P30 Pro
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5T
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P30 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5T and Huawei P30 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 5T
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5T and the Huawei P30 Pro are nearly equal (58/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei P30 Pro and the Huawei nova 5T are nearly equal (43/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P30 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei nova 5T (38/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5T notably outperforms the Huawei P30 Pro (76/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5T or the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei P30 Pro edges out the Huawei nova 5T by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5T and the Huawei P30 Pro?
The Huawei nova 5T has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Huawei P30 Pro — 48/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5T over the Huawei P30 Pro?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Huawei P30 Pro (38/100 vs 16/100).