Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 5T vs Huawei nova 6 SE
Comparison between Huawei nova 5T and Huawei nova 6 SE: 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 | nova 5T | nova 6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.2 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Connectivity | 5.4 | 4.8 |
| Battery & charging | 3.6 | 4.5 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 5T, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 395,503
- against 371,756
- Display Pixel Density
- 412 ppi
- against 398 ppi
- Weight
- 174 g
- against 183 g
- Body Thickness
- 7.8 mm
- against 8.7 mm
Huawei nova 6 SE, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,200 mAh
- against 3,750 mAh
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 22.5 W
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 5T | nova 6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MP10 | Mali-G52 MP6 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.6 GHz Best value | 2.27 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 395,503 Best value | 371,756 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76, 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 and 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55. | Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.27 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 at 1.88 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 5T | nova 6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Purple, Green | Black, Green, Pink, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 74 mm | 76.3 mm |
| Body Height | 154.3 mm | 159.2 mm |
| Weight | 174 g Best value | 183 g |
| Usable Surface | 84.2 % Best value | 83.5 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | nova 5T | nova 6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,750 mAh | 4,200 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 22.5 W | 40 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | nova 5T | nova 6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.26″ | 6.4″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,310 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 412 ppi Best value | 398 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 5T | nova 6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 5T | nova 6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | nova 5T | nova 6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 5T | nova 6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 5T | nova 6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX HD, LE, Loudspeaker, 32-bit/384kHz Audio | Loudspeaker, A2DP, EDR, LE |
Technical
| Specification | nova 5T | nova 6 SE |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | YAL-L21, YAL-L61, YAL-L71, YAL-L61D | JNY-AL10, JNY-TL10 |
