Nova 5T
Kirin 980 flagship power in an affordable Nova body.
The Huawei Nova 5T is a mid-range Huawei smartphone released Aug 2019, with a launch price of $430. It pairs the Kirin 980 with a 6.26" FHD+ IPS, punch hole display, a 48 MP + 16 MP UW + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth main camera and a 3750 mAh, 22.5W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 78/100 — Flagship chip, Nova price. Standout strengths: flagship kirin 980 at $430 and 48 mp imx586 quad cam + still had google. Main trade-off: ips not oled.
Flagship chip, Nova price.
Nova 5T (a rebadged Honor 20) put flagship Kirin 980 power and the IMX586 48 MP sensor into a $430 phone that still shipped with Google services — one of the last great-value Huawei phones before the ban tightened.
Read the full review- Flagship Kirin 980 at $430
- 48 MP IMX586 quad cam + still had Google
- 32 MP selfie + side fingerprint
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Nova 5T compares
| Nova 5T | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Mate 50 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 78 | 89 | 78 |
| Chipset | Kirin 980 | SD 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4G) |
| Display | 6.26" FHD+ IPS, punch hole | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.74" OLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP + 16 MP UW + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth | 200 MP · f/1.7 | 50 MP · f/1.4–4.0 |
| Battery | 3750 mAh, 22.5W | 5,000 mAh | 4,700 mAh |
| Launch price | $430 | $1,299 | €1,299 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Nova 5T released?
The Nova 5T was released in Aug 2019.
How much does the Nova 5T cost?
The Nova 5T launched at $430 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Nova 5T screen size and type?
The Nova 5T has a 6.26" FHD+ IPS, punch hole display.
What chipset does the Nova 5T use?
The Nova 5T is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Nova 5T have?
The Nova 5T ships with 6/8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Nova 5T battery capacity?
The Nova 5T has a 3750 mAh, 22.5W battery.
What is the Nova 5T main camera?
The Nova 5T has a 48 MP + 16 MP UW + 2 MP macro + 2 MP depth main camera.
Does the Nova 5T have a headphone jack?
The Nova 5T has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Nova 5T weigh?
The Nova 5T weighs 174 g.
What colours does the Nova 5T come in?
The Nova 5T is available in 3 colours: Midsummer Purple, Crush Blue, Black.
Is the Nova 5T worth buying?
Nova 5T (a rebadged Honor 20) put flagship Kirin 980 power and the IMX586 48 MP sensor into a $430 phone that still shipped with Google services — one of the last great-value Huawei phones before the ban tightened. SpecEagle gives the Nova 5T an editorial score of 78/100.
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