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 nova 5z leads — 42/100 vs 37/100 (a 5-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.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei nova 5z
Huawei P40 Lite
What makes Huawei nova 5z better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 183g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (58/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (69/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Huawei P40 Lite better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei nova 5z vs the Huawei P40 Lite, the Huawei nova 5z scores 5 points higher (42/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5z notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (58/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite 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 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 | |
| Launch price | — | $300 |
Camera comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei P40 Lite
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei nova 5z
- 6.3" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P40 Lite
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei nova 5z
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P40 Lite
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei nova 5z and Huawei P40 Lite, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
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Huawei nova 5z
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 45/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei nova 5z notably outperforms the Huawei P40 Lite (58/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei nova 5z is a bit better (39/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P40 Lite 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 P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 5z edges out the Huawei P40 Lite by just 5 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 42/100, the Huawei P40 Lite — 37/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei nova 5z or the Huawei P40 Lite?
The Huawei nova 5z leads on camera score (39/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Huawei nova 5z over the Huawei P40 Lite?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Huawei nova 5z (58/100 vs 32/100).