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).
Huawei nova 5z
Huawei nova 7i
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 40W vs 20W
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 22/100)
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).
| 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 | — | — |
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei nova 7i
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 7i
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Huawei nova 7i
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 5z and Huawei nova 7i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
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).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Huawei nova 7i?
Both devices scored 42/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Huawei nova 7i.
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?
The Huawei nova 5z is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei nova 7i is a better fit for everyday use.