With the quad primary camera becoming more mainstream, more choices are available in the market. Let’s get acquainted with the Huawei Nova 5T which rides on the latest technology.
Just a few months ago, we have the Nova 5 hitting the streets and becoming one of the first to offer this quad primary camera feature to the world. Here’s a quick recap on its specs:
6.39-inch Full HD+ OLED capacitive touchscreen with 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio or ~403 ppi density
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7 nm) chipset, Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55) processor, Mali-G52 MP6 graphics and 8GB RAM
Primary Quad-camera: 48MP with f/1.8 aperture, 26mm (wide), 1/2", 0.8µm and PDAF + 16MP with f/2.2 aperture (wide) + 2MP with f/2.4 aperture, 27mm (wide) dedicated macro camera + 2MP with f/2.4, depth sensor, LED flash, HDR and panorama
32MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture and HDR
128GB internal storage with microSD expansion slot up to 256GB maximum
Android Pie 9.0
Non-removable Li-Po 3500 mAh battery with Fast battery charging (85% in 30 minutes)
Dual-sim and 4G LTE
June 2019 release date
2,799 Chinese Yuan or ~409 USD price tag
With the Nova 5 being one of the earliest adopters of quad primary camera technology, it is very much sought after in the smartphone industry.
Now that we know where its origins are, so what is in store for us now four months later its original launch?
6.26-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio or ~412 PPI density
Front/back glass, aluminium frame
Fingerprint sensor (side)
HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm) chipset, Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) processor, Mali-G76 MP10 graphics and 8GB RAM
Primary quad-camera: 48MP with f/1.8 aperture, 28mm (wide), 1/2", 0.8µm and PDAF + 16MP with f/2.2 aperture, 13mm (ultrawide) and 1/3.1" + 2MP with f/2.4 aperture, 27mm (wide) and dedicated macro camera + 2MP with f/2.4, depth sensor, LED flash, HDR and panorama
32MP selfie camera with f/2.0 aperture, 0.8µm and HDR
128GB internal storage with no expansion slot
Android Pie 9.0
Non-removable Li-Po 3750 mAh battery with Fast battery charging (50% in just 24 minutes)
Dual-sim and 4G LTE
September 2019 release date
699 New Zealand Dollar or ~445 USD price tag
Well for starters, the Nova 5T is sporting a slightly smaller 6.26-inch Full HD+ screen with IPS technology – there’s no OLED screen over here. Next is the fingerprint sensor located at the side, and not under the display.
It is also covered with aluminium frame and with glass at the front and the back of it.
The most prominent upgrade the Nova 5T has is on its performance side of things. Here we find the Kirin 980 chipset, fast octa-core processor, great graphics and a whopping 8GB RAM under the hood of this fantastic smartphone. There won’t be anything that can slow this beast down, that’s for sure.
The 48MP quad-camera makes a comeback, and it is very similar to the ones found on its predecessor. It can capture stunning high-definition, ultra-wide-angle, macro and bokeh photography. The cameras also create next-level videos with vibrant, clear images and videos from vast landscapes to breathtaking close-ups. Powerful photo/video algorithms help you get colourful, high-resolution photos and videos anytime and anywhere.
The 32MP selfie camera also makes a return, which uses AI technology to highlight your unique natural beauty and individual characteristics to bring out the best you. 4-in-1 pixel fusion creates brighter, more explicit selfies and AI tech balances exposure and backlight while optimising backgrounds.
In terms of storage, the Nova 5T comes with 128GB of internal storage. Take note that there’s no expansion slot though, should you need a quick upgrade. Guess you will have to go through the cloud for a fix on this matter.
Battery-wise, the 3750 mAh has enough juice to power up the smartphone for a day or two in between charging. When the time comes to charge it, it only takes 24 minutes to get it up to 50% battery capacity. Not bad at all.
Conclusion:
Huawei Nova 5T is an upgrade for those looking for a beast of a smartphone, with the quad-camera which promises a great photo-taking adventure. The price is slightly higher than its predecessor, but it all adds up in the end.
Huawei Nova 5T is currently available for 699 New Zealand Dollar or ~445 USD price tag. Three colours for you to choose from, namely Black, Crush Blue and Midsummer Purple.
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