Side-by-side technical data
Huawei Mate Xs vs Huawei nova 7 5G
Comparison between Huawei Mate Xs and Huawei nova 7 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Mate Xs | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.7 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 7.5 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 6.2 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei Mate Xs, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,500 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Fast Charge Power
- 55 W
- against 40 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Huawei nova 7 5G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Weight
- 180 g
- against 300 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 11 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mate Xs | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 990 5G | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP16 | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.86 GHz Best value | 2.58 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 651,600 | 411,593 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.86 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.36 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.95 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-A76 core at 2.58 GHz, 3 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.40 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.84 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Mate Xs | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue | Black, Silver, Purple, Red, Green |
| Body Thickness | 11 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 146.2 mm | 74.3 mm |
| Body Height | 161.3 mm | 160.6 mm |
| Weight | 300 g | 180 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 86.9 % Best value | 86.3 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic, Aluminium Alloy, Metal | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Foldable | Yes | No |
| Unfolded thickness | 5.4 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | Mate Xs | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,500 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 55 W Best value | 40 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | Mate Xs | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Display Diagonal | 8″ Best value | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 2,200 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,480 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 414 ppi Best value | 403 ppi |
| Display Features | Foldable Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Dual-Edge Display, Always-On Display, DCI-P3, Secondary Display | Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Mate Xs | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mate Xs | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Mate Xs | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mate Xs | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 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 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB Host, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Computer Sync | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 1,400 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Mate Xs | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, EDR, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | Mate Xs | nova 7 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | TAH-N29m | JEF-TN00, JEF-AN00, JEF-NX9, JEF-AN20 |
