The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 7A | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.6 | 1.8 |
| Camera | 3.4 | 3.4 |
| Connectivity | 3.5 | 4.0 |
| Battery & charging | 2.2 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Honor 7A, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 32 GB
- against 16 GB
- Weight
- 150 g
- against 160 g
- Usable Surface
- 75.4 %
- against 68.7 %
Nokia 5, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 7A | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 505 | Qualcomm Adreno 505 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.4 GHz | 1.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 32 GB Best value | 16 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4×1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4×1.1 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | — | 128 GB |
Design
| Specification | 7A | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Gold, Blue | Blue, Silver, Black, Copper |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.05 mm |
| Body Width | 73 mm | 72.5 mm |
| Body Height | 152.4 mm | 149.7 mm |
| Weight | 150 g Best value | 160 g |
| Usable Surface | 75.4 % Best value | 68.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | 7A | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 7A | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ Best value | 5.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,440 px Best value | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 282 ppi | 282 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 916 :1 |
| Display Features | — | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 7A | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | 7A | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 7A | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 8 | Android 7.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 8 Best value | 7.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | 7A | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Single 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n/ac Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.32 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.55 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 7A | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 7A | 5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | AUM-AL00IN, AUM-TL20, AUM-AL00, AUM-AL20, AUM-l29, AUM-L29, AUM-L33 | TA-1053, TA-1024, TA-1044, TA-1027 |
