Huawei nova 5T

Name: Huawei nova 5T
Brand: Huawei

Huawei · 2019 27.07.2026 · updated 28.07.2026

Huawei nova 5T (2019) is a budget phone from Huawei. MobileRank rating: 45/100. Performance 52/100, camera 42/100, battery 16/100, display 58/100, portability 76/100.

HiSilicon Kirin 980

3750 mAh

48 MP

Faster than 54% of smartphones in AnTuTu

Specifications

Processor	HiSilicon Kirin 980
Display	6.3" IPS LCD, 1080x2340
RAM	8GB
Storage	128GB
Battery	3750 mAh · ≈6.8 hrs of active use*
Charging	5W / No wireless charging
OS	Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Dimensions	154.3 × 74.0 × 7.8 mm
Weight	174g
NFC	yes

* battery life is an estimated figure based on capacity, display, and chipset — not a lab measurement.

Cameras

Main	48MP f/1.8
Ultrawide	16MP
Front	32MP

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 736755

Geekbench Single 928

Geekbench Multi 2875

Based on AnTuTu results, Huawei nova 5T is faster than 54% of smartphones in our database. This device is from the budget segment.

Performance

Overview and verdict

The Huawei nova 5T — a budget phone from Huawei released in 2019 — runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980. Its overall MobileRank rating is 45/100. In benchmarks, the device scores 736,755 in AnTuTu and 928/2875 in Geekbench 6. The camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor (score: 42/100).

Pros

Lightweight body (174g)

Cons

Small battery (3750 mAh)
Slow charging (5W)
No wireless charging
No telephoto camera

Best for: The Huawei nova 5T has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (76/100), its weakest battery life (16/100).

Frequently asked questions

What processor does the Huawei nova 5T have?

The Huawei nova 5T runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980 chipset. It scores 736,755 points in AnTuTu.

What is the Huawei nova 5T's rating?

The Huawei nova 5T scores 45 out of 100 in the MobileRank rating. Categories: performance 52/100, camera 42/100, battery 16/100, display 58/100, portability 76/100.

What battery does the Huawei nova 5T have?

The Huawei nova 5T has a 3750 mAh battery with 5W charging. Battery score: 16/100.

Is the Huawei nova 5T worth buying?

The Huawei nova 5T has no pronounced profile: its best category is portability (76/100), its weakest battery life (16/100). Overall rating — 45/100 (budget phone).

MobileRank rating

Device profile

Category scores

Performance 52

Display 58

Camera 42

Battery 16

Portability 76

Value for money —

The score is built from the five categories below (weights are in the methodology); 100% of the weight is known. Value for money is computed separately and is not part of the overall score. The price is unknown, so value for money is not computed. How the rating works →