Huawei nova 5i vs Huawei P20 lite (2019)
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Huawei nova 5i
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Huawei P20 lite (2019)
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
Higher-resolution camera
Huawei nova 5i
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Huawei nova 5i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2310 | 2310 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| PPI | 398 | 398 |
| Screen-to-body | 84 | 84 |
Platform
| Spec | Huawei nova 5i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-G51 MP4 | Mali-G51 MP4 |
| Chipset Name | Kirin 710F | Kirin 710 |
| Process (nm) | 12 | 12 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | EMUI 9.1 | EMUI 9.1 |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 9.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei nova 5i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 5i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 4 | 4 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Lens | — | 16 MP, f/1.8 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 8 MP, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 24 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Huawei nova 5i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 24 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Spec | Huawei nova 5i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4000 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Wired Charging (W) | 10 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Huawei nova 5i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 159.1 | 159.1 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.3 |
| Weight (g) | 178 | 178 |
| Width (mm) | 75.9 | 75.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Huawei nova 5i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, June. Released 2019, June | 2019, June. Released 2019, July |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Huawei nova 5i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei nova 5i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5 |
| NFC | No | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Huawei nova 5i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Huawei nova 5i | Huawei P20 lite (2019) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Huawei nova 5i and Huawei P20 lite (2019) are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Huawei nova 5i reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 24 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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