Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 4 XL vs Huawei nova 5
Comparison between Google Pixel 4 XL and Huawei nova 5: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 4 XL, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 4 XL | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 6.5 |
| Connectivity | 5.5 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 3.6 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 4 XL, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,700 mAh
- against 3,500 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- pOLED
- against OLED
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
Huawei nova 5, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Weight
- 171 g
- against 193 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 18 W
- Usable Surface
- 85.1 %
- against 81.3 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Mali-G52 MP6 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.27 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 403,267 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz, 3x2.42 GHz, and 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 cores. | Octa-core (2×2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6×1.88 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Orange | Black, Purple, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.1 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 160.4 mm | 157.4 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 171 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.3 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,700 mAh Best value | 3,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 2 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | pOLED Best value | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.39″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,040 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 537 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, HDR, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | 3D face recognition, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM | 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 B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71 | 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 | 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 Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, DLNA, Infrared | USB Type-C, USB OTG, Infrared, FM Radio |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 1,200 Mbps | 1,400 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 4 XL | nova 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | G020P, G020, GA01181-US, GA01182-US, GA01180-US | SEA-AL00, SEA-TL00 |
