Huawei just unveils the Nova 5Z smartphone for the Chinese market. The device almost replicates the recently announced Nova 5i Pro with almost identical configurations, but at a lower price point and different storage variants.
Huawei Nova 5Z Specifications
Speaking to the specs, Huawei Nova 5z brings a 6.26-inch 1080 x 2340 pixels Full HD+ LCD display. The handset is powered by the Kirin 810 processor paired with the Mali-G52 MP6 GPU to handle the graphics-intensive tasks. It runs on EMIUI 9.1 user interface based on Android 9 Pie out of the box. To recall, Kirin 810 is a very capable processor with a dedicated DaVinci NPU unit for advanced AI experience.
it has 6GB of RAM combined with 64GB / 128GB of built-in storage, which can be further expanded up to 256GB via the NM card slot. As far as optics are concerned, it boasts a quad 48MP + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (depth) rear camera as well as a 32MP front-facing shooter. The rear camera is eligible to capture up to 4K video recording @30fps. Moreover, the device packs a 4,000 mAh non-removable battery, which supports up to 20W fast charger.
All the required connectivity features are present on this device. The rear-mounted physical fingerprint sensor is embedded to ensure safe unlocking. It measures 156.1 x 73.9 x 8.3 mm and weight is 178 grams. Overall, it is a mid-range device begging some impressive specifications under the hood.
Specifications Summary
- Display: 6.26-inch, 1080 x 2340 pixels Full HD+ LCD
- Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 810, GPU: Mali-G52 MP6
- Operating System: Android 9 Pie; EMUI 9.1
- Rear Camera: 48MP, f/1.8 + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP, Front Camera: 32MP, f/2.0
- Battery: 4000 mAh, 20W fast charging
- Dimensions: 156.1 x 73.9 x 8.3 mm, weight: 178 grams
- Storage & RAM: 6/8GB RAM, 128GB storage
- Price: 6GB RAM variant for 1,599 CNY, 8GB RAM variant for 1,799 CNY
- Availability: October 21, 2019
Huawei Nova 5z price and availability
The Huawei Nova 5z is priced at 1,599 Chinese Yuan for the base variant, which goes up to 1,799 Chinese Yuan for a higher variant. The device is already up for sale in China via various online and offline channels. It comes in Black, Aurora, and Emerald Green color options. Moreover, the device is expected as Huawei Mate 30 Lite for the global markets.
