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Huawei nova 5T phone review — specs and Genze score

Huawei nova 5T Specifications

Versions: YAL-L21, YAL-L61, YAL-L71, YAL-L61D

Huawei

Released 2019, Aug 27

6 / 8 GB RAM · Kirin 980 (7 nm)

  • 174g, 7.8mm thickness
  • Android 9.0, up to Android 10, EMUI 10
  • 128GB storage, no card slot

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 7.3
Display 5.1
Performance 5.8
Camera 4.9
Body 6
Gaming 5.5
Software 4.4
Connectivity 2.5
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
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Genze total: 5.5/10

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Quick specifications

6.26"

1080x2340 pixels

48MP

2160p

6/8GB RAM

Kirin 980

3750mAh

23W

Score breakdown

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5.5 /10
Performance 5.8/10
Battery 7.3/10
Display 5.1/10
Camera 4.9/10
Body 6/10
Gaming 5.5/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 2.5/10
Sensors 7.2/10
7 nm 2.60 GHz BT 5.0 2019

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41
Speed HSPA, LTE
Announced 2019, August 27. Released 2019, September 05
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 154.3 x 74 x 7.8 mm (6.07 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
Weight 174 g (6.14 oz)
Build Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Type IPS LCD
Size 6.26 inches, 96.2 cm2 (~84.2% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~412 ppi density)
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10
Chipset Kirin 980 (7 nm)
CPU Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU Mali-G76 MP10
Card slot No
Internal 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
??? UFS 2.1
Quad 48 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8??m, PDAF

16 MP, f/2.2, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1"

2 MP (macro)

Auxiliary lens
Features LED flash, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS
Single 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8??m
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack No
??? 32-bit/192kHz audio
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, aptX HD, LE
Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC Yes
Radio No
USB USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Type Li-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable
Charging 22.5W wired, 50% in 24 min
Colors Black, Crush Blue, Midsummer Purple, Crush Green
Models YAL-L21, YAL-L61, YAL-L71, YAL-L61D
Price About 340 EUR
Performance AnTuTu: 313024 (v7), 395503 (v8)

GeekBench: 10013 (v4.4), 2504 (v5.1)

GFXBench: 29fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

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Frequently asked questions

Is Huawei nova 5T worth buying in 2026?

Huawei nova 5T is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.5/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Huawei nova 5T good for gaming?

Huawei nova 5T scores 55/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Huawei nova 5T?

Huawei nova 5T has a 3,750 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Huawei nova 5T have?

Huawei nova 5T features a 6.26-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Huawei nova 5T have?

Huawei nova 5T is available with 6 / 8 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Huawei nova 5T?

Genze rates Huawei nova 5T 5.5/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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