Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 5i vs Huawei P20 lite (2019)
Comparison between Huawei nova 5i and Huawei P20 lite (2019): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 5i, ahead on Performance & hardware.
| Category | nova 5i | P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.9 | 5.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.8 | 3.1 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Battery & charging | 3.5 | 3.7 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 5i, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Maximum memory card
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Huawei P20 lite (2019), if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.0
- against Bluetooth 4.2
- Fast Charge Power
- 18 W
- against 10 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 5i | P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 710F | Huawei Kirin 710 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 | ARM Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 138,500 | 138,500 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 352 | 352 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core, with four 2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 cores and four 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 cores | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A73 cores at 2.2 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.7 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB Best value | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
Design
| Specification | nova 5i | P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Red | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 75.9 mm |
| Body Height | 159.1 mm | 159.1 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 178 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | 84 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | nova 5i | P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 10 W | 18 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 5i | P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.25:9 | 19.25:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.4″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,310 px | 2,310 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 398 ppi | 398 ppi |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 5i | P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 5i | P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nova 5i | P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 5i | P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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 | 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 B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 100 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 5i | P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova 5i | P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GLK-LX1, GLK-LX2, GLK-LX3, GLK-LX1U, GLK-AL00, GLK-TL00 | — |
