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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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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| 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 | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
6.26"
1080x2340 pixels
48MP
2160p
6/8GB RAM
Kirin 980
3750mAh
23W
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
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| 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 |
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Launch
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Announced | 2019, August 27. Released 2019, September 05 |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 154.3 x 74 x 7.8 mm (6.07 x 2.91 x 0.31 in) |
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| Weight | 174 g (6.14 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
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Display
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Type | IPS LCD |
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| 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) |
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Platform
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OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, EMUI 10 |
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| 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 |
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Memory
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Card slot | No |
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| Internal | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | |
| ??? | UFS 2.1 |
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Main Camera
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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 |
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| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps; gyro-EIS |
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Selfie camera
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Single | 32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8??m |
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| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes |
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| 3.5mm jack | No | |
| ??? | 32-bit/192kHz audio |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
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| 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 |
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Features
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Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
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Battery
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Type | Li-Po 3750 mAh, non-removable |
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| Charging | 22.5W wired, 50% in 24 min |
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Misc
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Colors | Black, Crush Blue, Midsummer Purple, Crush Green |
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| Models | YAL-L21, YAL-L61, YAL-L71, YAL-L61D | |
| Price | About 340 EUR |
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Our Tests
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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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