Side-by-side technical data
Huawei nova 7i vs Huawei nova 5i Pro
Comparison between Huawei nova 7i and Huawei nova 5i Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 7i, ahead on Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | nova 7i | nova 5i Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.3 | 4.4 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 6.6 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 3.8 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 7i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,200 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Fast Charge Power
- 40 W
- against 20 W
Huawei nova 5i Pro, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 412 ppi
- against 398 ppi
- Body Thickness
- 8.3 mm
- against 8.7 mm
- Max. download speed
- 1,400 Mbps
- against 400 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 5i Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | HiSilicon Kirin 810 | HiSilicon Kirin 810 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MP6 | Mali-G52 MP6 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.27 GHz | 2.27 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 371,756 | 234,437 |
| 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 processor with 2 × 2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6 × 1.88 GHz Cortex-A55 cores |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | 512 GB |
Design
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 5i Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Pink | Black, Aurora, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.7 mm | 8.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.3 mm | 73.9 mm |
| Body Height | 159.2 mm | 156.1 mm |
| Weight | 183 g | 178 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.5 % Best value | 83.4 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Unfolded thickness | 8.7 mm | — |
Battery
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 5i Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,200 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 40 W Best value | 20 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 5i Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ Best value | 6.26″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,310 px | 2,340 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 398 ppi | 412 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 5i Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 5i Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 5i Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 Best value | 9 |
| Google Services | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 5i Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 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 Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Infrared |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 400 Mbps | 1,400 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 75 Mbps | 200 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 5i Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | nova 7i | nova 5i Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | JNY-L22B, JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B, JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A, JNY-LX2 | SPN-AL00, SPN-TL00 |
