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Huawei Nova 5i Pro (2019) review

Android OS v9.0 (Pie)
HiSilicon Kirin 810
Mali-G52 MP6
6 GB / 128 GB
6.26 inches (1080 x 2340 px)
48 + 8 + 2 MP, 8000 x 6000 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization

Huawei announced the launch of the Nova 5i Pro smartphone in 2019. The manufacturer is offering the Huawei Nova 5i Pro phone with 6.26 inches display, HiSilicon Kirin 810 chipset, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal storage.

The Huawei Nova 5i Pro comes with Android OS v9.0 (Pie) out of the box, and a Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery. The 6.26 inches phone comes with a high resolution AMOLED display (1080 x 2340 px).

Huawei Nova 5i Pro specifications

BrandHuawei
NameNova 5i Pro
ModelSPN-AL00
Release date2019

Body

The weight of Huawei Nova 5i Pro is about 6.28 oz with battery, which is average compared to most of the smartphones with same size. The dimensions of this Huawei phone are average (6.15 x 2.91 x 0.33 inches).

Weight6.28 oz
Dimensions6.15 x 2.91 x 0.33 inches
Colorsblack, green, red
SIM typeNano SIM

System

The Huawei Nova 5i Pro comes with Android OS v9.0 (Pie) out of the box, but it is upgradable to the next OS. Android is a mobile operating system developed by Google based on a modified version of the Linux kernel and other open-source software.

OS versionAndroid OS v9.0 (Pie)
SoCHiSilicon Kirin 810
CPUOcta-core, Dual-core 2.26 GHz Cortex-A76, Hexa-core 1.88 GHz Cortex-A55
GPUMali-G52 MP6

Display

The size of Nova 5i Pro screen is measured diagonally, from corner to corner. The 6.26 inches phone comes with AMOLED display. The AMOLED is a display technology and stands for Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diodes, it is a type of OLED display and is used in smartphones. The 6.26 inches AMOLED display of Huawei Nova 5i Pro with 1080 x 2340 px resolution is multitouch capable.

Display typeAMOLED
Screen size6.26 inches
Resolution1080 x 2340 px
Multitouch supportyes

Memory

The internal memory of Huawei Nova 5i Pro (6 GB) cannot be expanded, but the internal storage (128 GB) can be expanded with a compatible microSD card.

RAM6 GB
Internal storage128 GB
Memory card slotmicroSD

Camera

The camera of the Nova 5i Pro is equipped with autofocus. An autofocus (or AF) optical system uses a sensor, a control system and a motor to focus on an automatically or manually selected point or area. Very few Android cameras come without autofocus. The main camera of Nova 5i Pro has optical image stabilization (OIS) to counteract camera shake. Optical image stabilization is a must for anyone shooting without a tripod with a long lens or in low light conditions.

Selfie camera32 MP
Main camera48 + 8 + 2 MP, 8000 x 6000 px, autofocus, optical image stabilization
FlashLED

Connectivity

The Huawei Nova 5i Pro supports 2G, 3G and 4G/LTE networks. 4G is the fourth generation of mobile phone technology. This phone has a built-in GPS. GPS is a highly accurate navigation system using signals from satellites to determine a location on the Earth's surface, irrespective of weather conditions. Most phones have a GPS unit on board. The Nova 5i Pro phone has built-in FM radio. The built-in FM Radio is great for listening to your favorite radio station.

GSM 2G bands850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Network coverage2G / 3G / 4G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetoothv5.0, A2DP
GPSA-GPS, GLONASS
NFCno
FM radioyes
USBUSB Type-C
Headphoneno

Battery

The Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup. The lithium polymer (Li-Po) battery is a thin, light-weight, rechargeable battery. No periodic discharge is needed and charging can be done at random. The battery of Nova 5i Pro isn't removable without voiding the warranty.

TypeLi-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable

Features

Smartphones today come with a wealth of sensors to facilitate a better user experience. The accelerometer is a sensor that measures the tilting motion and orientation of the phone. The Nova 5i Pro phone has a fingerprint scanner. This sensor identifies and authenticates the fingerprints of an individual in order to grant or deny access to a smartphone. This Huawei phones come with proximity sensor. This proximity sensor detects how close the phone is to an outside object, such as your ear. The Nova 5i Pro phone comes with a compass sensor. A compass sensor is a device that provides accurate directions in relation to the earth's North and South magnetic poles. The Dual SIM capability of Huawei Nova 5i Pro phone is ideal for businesses wishing to provide staff with a mobile device that can offer separate numbers and bills for both personal and business use. This smartphone supports fast charging technology, which comes in handy when you need quick juice on your device.

Sensorsaccelerometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, hall, light, proximity
SpecialsDual SIM, Fast charging, GPU Turbo

The specifications above are based on the official data published by the manufacturer, but we also take user reviews into consideration. If you found an error or something lacking in the specifications above for the Huawei Nova 5i Pro, then don’t hesitate and signal the problem to us.

Huawei Nova 5i Pro pictures

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Huawei Nova 5i Pro / SPN-AL00

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