The release of the HUAWEI nova 5T was known as early as summer 2019. The Chinese manufacturer showcased their creation at an exhibition in Malaysia. Rumors immediately spread that this was an upgraded version of the legendary Honor 20. And, right after the new product appeared on the market, the myths quickly turned into reality.
The unique creation of Chinese technologists is aimed at active youth and businessmen. The smartphone is quite powerful and has excellent multimedia features. But let’s go through everything in order.
HUAWEI nova 5T vs Honor 20: specifications
| HUAWEI nova 5T | Honor 20 | |
| Chip | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | HiSilicon Kirin 980 |
| Processor | 7 nm, ARM 2xCortex-A76 (2.6 GHz), 2xCortex-A76 (1.92 GHz), 4xCortex-A55 (1.58 GHz) | 7 nm, ARM 2xCortex-A76 (2.6 GHz), 2xCortex-A76 (1.92 GHz), 4xCortex-A55 (1.58 GHz) |
| Video adapter | Mali-G76 MP10 (720 MHz), 7 nm | Mali-G76 MP10 (720 MHz), 7 nm |
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| ROM | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| ROM expansion | No | No |
| Operating system | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| Shell | EMUI 9.1 | Magic UI 2.1 |
| Display | 6.26 inches FullHD+ (2340×1080 pixels), IPS matrix. Curved glass with rounded edges (2.5D). Capacitive screen with 10 touches. | 6.26 inches FullHD+ (2340×1080 pixels), IPS matrix. Curved glass with rounded edges (2.5D). Capacitive screen with 10 touches. |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, MIMO, 2.4/5 GHz | Wi-Fi b/g/n/ac, MIMO, 2.4/5 GHz |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.0, BLE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, HWA Audio | Version 5.0, BLE, SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, LDAC, HWA Audio |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Sensors | Light sensors, digital compass, proximity sensor, gyroscope | Light sensors, digital compass, proximity sensor, gyroscope |
| Ports | USB-C, fingerprint scanner | USB-C, fingerprint scanner |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 2Sim@nano | 2G, 3G, 4G, 2Sim@nano |
| Audio | Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound, two microphones for noise reduction
Huawei Histen 6.0 |
Virtual 9.1 Surround Sound, two microphones for noise reduction
Huawei Histen 6.0 |
| Main camera | 48 MP main camera. Sony IMX586 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, 1/2 inch size, AI stabilization.
16 MP wide-angle camera. f/2.2 aperture, 117-degree field of view with distortion correction support. |
48 MP main camera. Sony IMX586 sensor, f/1.8 aperture, 1/2 inch size, AI stabilization.
16 MP wide-angle camera. f/2.2 aperture, 117-degree field of view with distortion correction support. |
| Front camera | 32 MP f/2.0. Face unlock. | 32 MP f/2.0. Face unlock. |
| Battery | 3750 mAh, 22.5 W, 50% in 30 minutes | 3750 mAh, 22.5 W, 50% in 30 minutes |
| Body material | Metal, glass | Metal, glass |
| Dimensions | 154×74×7.87 mm | 154×74×7.87 mm |
| Weight | 174 grams | 174 grams |
| Price | $380-$450 | $380-$450 |
Small oddities
Comparing the specifications of the HUAWEI nova 5T and Honor 20 smartphones, an unpleasant feeling of deception arises. Nearly identical devices differ only in the Android shell. And minor refinements in design and control. Interestingly, devices built on the same platform show different performance scores. In AnTuTu, the HUAWEI nova 5T scores nearly 10,000 points less than the Honor 20.
HUAWEI nova 5T: review
A pleasant moment for buyers interested in the new product was the manufacturer’s promotion, which started worldwide after the sales announcement. With the purchase of the HUAWEI nova 5T from an official dealer, a pair of HUAWEI Watch GT smartwatches are included as a gift. The market value of the gadget is about 150-170 US dollars, making the promotion quite attractive for consumers.
Not forgotten is the trade war between China and the USA. All Google services on the HUAWEI nova 5T work flawlessly. Both in England, the USA, and Russia. Accordingly, the phone is fully compatible with any Android applications.
One of the advantages of the model is the body design. The manufacturer offers two stylish options in “deep blue” and “summer violet” colors. It’s impossible to convey the color in words — you just need to see it. The body practically plays with colors and looks stunning. In any finish. The smartphone more resembles a diamond that you can’t take your eyes off.
For a device with overall dimensions of 6.5 inches, the phone fits well in the hand. Although the glossy surface is prone to fingerprints, there are no complaints about usability. The build quality is solid. It’s a pity that the manufacturer did not provide protection against physical damage. That would make the price of the HUAWEI nova 5T even more justified.
Excellent color reproduction of the screen, wide viewing angles, perfect operation of the light sensor. No complaints. And even the autonomous operation, which is often lacking in high-performance devices, is on point: 30 hours in phone mode, 12 hours for multimedia, and 8 hours for gaming. Not bad. The cameras have great detail, pleasant night shooting, and cool selfies for Instagram. Nothing to complain about. Except perhaps the sound output to headphones. The included USB-C adapter somewhat cuts mid frequencies. But this can be manually corrected with an equalizer.
The HUAWEI Nova 5T can be ordered on Gearbest: http://gbe.st/3028BNw
