Huawei nova 5z vs Huawei nova 7i
The Huawei nova 5z (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei nova 7i (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. Both devices score the same overall rating of 42/100. Key differences: the Huawei nova 7i has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5z
Huawei nova 7i
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 183g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 34/100)
- Better display (58/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Huawei nova 7i better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
The Huawei nova 5z and the Huawei nova 7i received the same MobileRank rating — 42/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5z and the Huawei nova 7i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 7i is a bit better (30/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | Huawei nova 7i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | |
| AnTuTu | 565851 | 565851 | |
| Geekbench Single | 797 | 797 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2120 | 2120 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2310 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); 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 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 7i
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 7i
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 7i
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5z 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 5z and the Huawei nova 7i are nearly equal (58/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei nova 7i is a bit better (30/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Huawei nova 7i?
Both devices scored 42/100. They are identical on performance — 45/100 for both. The clearest difference is battery life: better on the Huawei nova 7i (30/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Huawei nova 7i?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Huawei nova 7i — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z or the Huawei nova 7i?
The Huawei nova 5z leads on camera score (39/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5z over the Huawei nova 7i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Huawei nova 7i (30/100 vs 22/100).