Huawei Nova Lite vs Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei Nova Lite and the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 2,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | — | 18W |
| RAM (max) | 3 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.2 in | 5.2 in |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 147 g | 145 g |
| Released | Feb 2017 | Mar 2017 |
Summary: Huawei Nova Lite is ahead on battery. Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is ahead on our rating, ram (max), storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | IPS TFT | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.2 inches | 5.2 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels, Full HD (424 ppi density) |
| Pixel density | ~424 ppi | — |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
Platform
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| OS | Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.0 | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo) |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 655 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 (MSM8953 Pro) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | — | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot), up to 128 GB | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot), up to 256GB |
| Internal | 16GB 3GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 12 MP | 16 MP, f/1.9, AF |
| Features | LED flash | Dual-tone LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP | 16 MP, f/1.9 |
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | — | 18W fast charging |
Body
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Dimensions | 147.2 x 72.94 x 7.6 mm | 145.7 x 71.4 x 7 mm (5.74 x 2.81 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 147 g | 145 g (5.11 oz) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum body |
Comms
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS (BeiDou) |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Radio | — | FM Radio |
Launch
| Huawei Nova Lite | Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro |
|---|
| Announced | February 2017 | 2017, March |
| Status | Available. Released February 2017 | Released 2017, March |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Huawei Nova Lite or Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro?
Huawei Nova Lite — 3,000 mAh for the Huawei Nova Lite versus 2,600 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro.
Which has more RAM, Huawei Nova Lite or Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro — 3 GB for the Huawei Nova Lite versus 4 GB for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro.
Which is lighter, Huawei Nova Lite or Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro — 147 g for the Huawei Nova Lite versus 145 g for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro.
Which is newer, Huawei Nova Lite or Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro?
Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro — Feb 2017 for the Huawei Nova Lite versus Mar 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro.
Is the Huawei Nova Lite or the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro rated higher?
We rate the Huawei Nova Lite 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy C5 Pro 7/10.
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