Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 5z vs Huawei nova 8 5G
Comparison between Huawei nova 5z and Huawei nova 8 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 8 5G, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | nova 5z | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.0 | 7.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 7.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.1 | 6.4 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 5z, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Display Pixel Density
- 412 ppi
- against 392 ppi
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Huawei nova 8 5G, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 5z | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP6 | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.27 GHz | 2.58 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 283,500 | 467,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.27 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.88 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 | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | — | v9 |
Design
| Specification | nova 5z | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Aurora, Green | Black, Blue, Green, White, Silver, Purple |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 73.9 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 156.1 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 178 g | 169 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Aluminium Alloy, Glass Best value |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.3 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 5z | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable Best value |
Display
| Specification | nova 5z | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.26″ | 6.57″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 412 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 5z | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 5z | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | nova 5z | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 5z | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-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 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 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 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 n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G Best value |
| 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, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 1,400 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 200 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | nova 5z | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 5z | nova 8 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SPN-AL00, SPN-TL00 | ANG-AN00 |
