Huawei nova 5
The Huawei nova 5 is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Kirin 810 (7 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2019).
2019 · Mid-range · Android 9.0 (Pie)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size6.39" · 157.4 x 74.8 x 7.3 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
ChipsetKirin 810 (7 nm)
RAM8GB
Storage128GB
Main Camera48 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Smooth Kirin 810 (7 nm) for daily use and light gaming
✓8GB of RAM — sufficient for smooth multitasking
✓Sharp 403 PPI screen
✓6.39" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓5G capable for fast cellular data
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 3,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗No headphone jack — requires wireless or USB-C audio
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage days
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2019, June. Released 2019, June
Also Known As
Versions: SEA-AL00, SEA-TL00 (China)
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
Mid-range — handles daily tasks well
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
💻 Display
Sharpness
403 ppi
Sharp and comfortable to read
Panel
OLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
Good detail in daylight conditions
🔋 Battery
Capacity
3,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
171g
Balanced size and weight
Dimensions
157.4 x 74.8 x 7.3 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
Build
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Huawei nova 5 does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE.
No, the Huawei nova 5 does not have NFC.
No, the Huawei nova 5 charges via cable only — no wireless charging.
Yes, up to 40W (40W wired, 85% in 30 min).
Yes, the Huawei nova 5 supports Nano expandable storage.
The Huawei nova 5 SIM configuration: Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM.
No, the Huawei nova 5 does not have a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Huawei nova 5 ships with Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1.
The Huawei nova 5 uses USB Type-C 2.0, OTG.
The Huawei nova 5 supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct.
The Huawei nova 5 has 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD.
