Huawei nova 5z vs Huawei P40 Lite
The Huawei nova 5z (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810, while the Huawei P40 Lite (2020) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P40 Lite leads — 17/100 vs 16/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P40 Lite has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the Huawei P40 Lite has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 5z doesn't.
Huawei nova 5z
Huawei P40 Lite
- Lighter: 178g vs 183g
- Better camera (35/100 vs 26/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 71/100)
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (16/100 vs 12/100)
- Better value for money (89/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Huawei P40 Lite scores 1 points higher (17/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei nova 5z are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100). In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (89/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei nova 5z | Huawei P40 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 156.1×73.9×8.3 mm | 159.2×76.3×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 183 g | |
| Price | — | $300 |
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei nova 5z and Huawei P40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Huawei nova 5z
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (35/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite and the Huawei nova 5z are nearly equal (16/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (77/100 vs 71/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Huawei P40 Lite significantly outperforms the Huawei nova 5z (89/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei nova 5z or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei P40 Lite edges out the Huawei nova 5z by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 5z and the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 5z has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 17/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 5z leads on camera score (35/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5z over the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 5z is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei P40 Lite is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.