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)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ 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
⚙️ 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 & Design
Battery
3,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
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)
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass