Side-by-side technical data
Apple iPhone 11 vs Huawei nova 5
Comparison between Apple iPhone 11 and Huawei nova 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 11 | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 5.9 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.6 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 11, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
Huawei nova 5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,500 mAh
- against 3,110 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 403 ppi
- against 326 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 11 | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A13 Bionic | HiSilicon Kirin 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G52 MP6 |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.65 GHz Best value | 2.27 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 419,453 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,673 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,511 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with 2 performance cores at 2.65 GHz and 4 efficiency cores at 1.8 GHz. | Octa-core (2×2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6×1.88 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 11 | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Yellow, Purple, Red, White | Black, Purple, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.7 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 150.9 mm | 157.4 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 171 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 79 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 2 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 11 | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,110 mAh | 3,500 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 11 | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 625 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.39″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 828 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,792 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 326 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,400 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 11 | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 11 | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, 3D face recognition | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 11 | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 13 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 9 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 11 | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B11, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6 Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB 2.0 | USB Type-C, USB OTG, Infrared, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.18 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.95 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 1,024 Mbps | 1,400 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 11 | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 11 | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2221, A2111, A2223, iPhone12,1 | SEA-AL00, SEA-TL00 |
