Table of Contents
- Design de smartphone premium
- Camera with Artificial Intelligence
- screen and audio
- Operating system and performance
- memory and connectivity
- Battery
- Conclusion
- Huawei nova 5T data sheet
Launched at the end of April, the Huawei Nova 5T (with a lowercase "n") is the company's new bet for those looking for a smartphone similar to the P30 Pro, but at a more affordable price. The premium intermediate comes equipped with five cameras, a large and immersive 6,26-inch screen, its own processor Kirin 980 and operating system EMUI 9.1, based on Android 9.
Despite bringing some advanced settings, the Huawei new 5T hits the market without being considered a top of the line. Features like expandable storage, water resistance and wireless charging are items you won't find on the device. Still, the smartphone pleases in other ways, such as the quad camera set (rear). And, of course, we cannot fail to highlight its functions with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
O Techlifers tested the brand new Huawei Nova 5T black and brings a complete analysis of the model below.
Design de smartphone premium
O new 5T follows the contemporary trend of smartphones: large and immersive screen, less bezel and more cameras. His design brings some lines of the already known Huawei Y9s e P30 lite.
the back of the Huawei Nova 5T It is made of glass and the sides are made of aluminum. Still on the back, there is a reflective finish, with a holographic appearance and a three-dimensional effect, especially in the “colored” models, such as the Midsummer Purple option.
Still on the back, there is one of the main “attractions” of the smartphone: four lenses (quad camera) accompanied by a flash. The arrangement of the cameras was organized leaving one under the other, but the fourth lens (macro) is next to the depth camera. Another strong point of new 5T is the 6,26-inch (IPS LCD Punch FullView) display, which allows wide vision in all areas. The screen occupies almost the entire front of the device, leaving a black area with no features at the bottom, which does not cause discomfort.
Still in the frontal area, the Huawei eliminated the notch and introduced a 32-megapixel selfie lens in the upper left corner. Opting for this design, the model guarantees a spectrum of colors in the four corners and this was noticeable during the days we stayed with the device.
On the right side is the lock/unlock button which is also a fingerprint scanner. Next to it (at the top), the Huawei positioned the volume knob. On the left side, the user will find the Nano-SIM tray.
At the bottom are the USB-C input and the speaker, on the right side. You must be wondering about the headphone jack, right? Well, there is no traditional P2 entry, following the trend of current smartphones. Like other devices, the USB-C port serves both for the phone and for charging the cell phone.
O Huawei Nova 5T comes with wired headphones and looks identical to the EarPods, from Apple. The phone that comes with the cell phone has interesting sound quality, but its construction is very fragile, with very simple plastic.
Camera with Artificial Intelligence
If you, like the author of this review, are a photography lover, pay special attention to camera analysis do Huawei Nova 5T, because this can influence the purchase decision. The device's lenses work together with Artificial Intelligence (AI), and can deliver interesting results - depending on the object to be captured.
The model is equipped with four rear lenses: the main one is 48 megapixels (f/1.8), the secondary is a 16MP wide-angle (f/2.2), there is a 2MP macro (f/2.4) and another 2MP Bokeh for details and light balance. The front (selfie), in turn, is filled with Artificial Intelligence and leaves the factory with a 32 megapixel sensor.
Having presented the specifications, let's go into practice: the Huawei Nova 5T delivers a better result than the OnePlus 7 Pro, which has similar settings. At the new 5T the 48MP lens works well with image stabilization and responsive autofocus when pointed at the subject to be captured. This lens is more open, so it can collect more light and deliver more vivid images.
In our assessment, we feel that the Huawei Nova 5T produces higher quality images in landscapes. When there is good lighting, the device makes beautiful records, valuing colors and details.
Photo taken with Huawei nova 5T (Image: Darlan Helder/Techlifers) 
Photo taken with Huawei nova 5T (Image: Darlan Helder/Techlifers)
When photographing people, however, we feel the quality a little “hard”, creating an artificial and over-saturation aesthetic. On the selfie camera, this effect can be reduced by turning off the Artificial Intelligence setting. Still, the improvement is not 100%.
Speaking of AI, the processor Kirin 980 works very well with technology and this is noticeable when using the selfie camera, with native interactive filters and effects. You can create fish, rabbit, wolf, robot and kitten videos and gifs to post on your social networks. In addition, the AI works in low-light situations. If you need to take a selfie in a dark place, the phone recognizes this difficulty and tries to make the necessary adjustment.
Nova 5T native filters 
With AI, the camera can recognize objects (Image: Darlan Helder/Techlifers)
The camera app new 5T comes packed with features for you to produce good photos (listed below), but special attention is paid to the super macro function (used to capture small objects), as the result is disappointing. We did tests with several objects and the image came out with excess noise, and without sharpness.
Result obtained with the macro lens of the Huawei nova 5T 
Result obtained with the macro lens of the Huawei nova 5T
Despite having night mode on the camera (for low light photos), we couldn't get good images.
camera modes
- Video;
- Photograph;
- Portrait;
- Night;
- AR lens (Augmented Reality), with 3D interactive filters;
- Under “More”, you will find the following settings: pro (manual), slow motion, pan, aperture, light painting, HDR, time lapse, film, filter, label, documents, super macro and download.
screen and audio
The smartphone display doesn't quite match the level of OLED panels, but the new 5T does not give up the vivid colors and immersion in some content, especially with games. Brightness and contrast are guaranteed, but don't expect vibrant blacks.
The LCD screen is quite large at 6,26 inches FHD+ and a resolution of 2.340 x 1.080, with 412 ppi, allowing for a full field of view.
Even though it has display settings, with eye comfort and auto brightness, we miss the dark mode.
The perforated screen with the selfie camera may seem uncomfortable looking at photos from the Huawei Nova 5T, but during use you end up not even noticing that there is a hole, except when you open an application that takes the entire display. We can see it playing Call Of Duty, for example, however, we do not feel uncomfortable.
Like P30 Lite and the P30 Pro, the new premium intermediary from Huawei has a speaker located on the bottom of the device. It alone can do the job, with good reproduction in music and videos. Still, there may be slight distortions in some content at maximum volume.
Despite the fragile material, the headset (included) pleases for the sound quality. The bass is well defined, while the treble is average in some audios. We noticed that the headphone isolation is very efficient and, in our opinion, it was able to efficiently “hide” the external noises.
Operating system and performance
The new Huawei Nova 5T has its own operating system, the EMUI 9.1, based on Android 9, I Google. Along with the apps Huawei, the device already comes with applications from the Google installed: Google Chrome, gmail, Maps, YouTube, Drive, Play Music, Play Movies and TV, Google Photos, Google Docs, Worksheets, Presentations, duo, Besides the Play Store.
The mobile interface is beautiful, very fluid and does not generate interruptions, being very agile. But if you don't like the look, the user has the option to make changes to the theme through the “Themes” application, which is already installed.
Interface do Huawei nova 5T 
Interface do Huawei nova 5T
The new Huawei Nova 5T is equipped with processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 octa-core eight cores running up to 2.6 GHz, that is, it is the same high-end processor Huawei P30 Pro and the Mate 20. This chipset performs very efficiently running various applications without bottlenecks, even with heavy apps. The RAM memory is 8 GB.
The GPU is Mali-G76 720 MHz and the device works with dual NPUs (Neural Network Processing Unit), which work together to ensure optimal performance.
memory and connectivity
Unfortunately, the new 5T does not allow expansion of storage. In view of this, you will have to adapt to the 128 GB to store photos, videos, games and other applications. The device has NFC technology (Near Field Communication), for payments by approximation. Thanks to Bluetooth 5.0, the connection to other devices is very solid and agile.
Regarding the sensors, the device comes with seven: fingerprint, ambient light, proximity, gravity, Hall Sensor, gyroscope and compass.
And, as mentioned earlier, the new 5T works only with USB-C inputs/connectors, valid for headphones and charger.
Battery
When it comes to battery life, the Huawei Nova 5T It meets the specifications well. It has 3.750 mAh of capacity, being able to last all day depending on use. During the testing period, we were able to watch videos and play heavy games for a long time away from the outlets.
As explained by Huawei, the device comes with GPU Turbo 3.0 which, in addition to improving performance in games, ensures battery life and reduces energy consumption.
Battery power with the 22,5 W charger is very fast, reaching 50% in up to 30 minutes. Important to note that the charger does not have the Spanish standard for sockets, which may require the use of an adapter.
Conclusion
O Huawei Nova 5T It is a smartphone with a beautiful design and full of interesting features. The model gains positive points for bringing a fast processor with Artificial Intelligence, capable of running heavy games without difficulties in addition to performing tasks with great property.
Camera quality could be better especially with the “super macro” function. Still, the Huawei did well to include several features that allow for creative and well-produced images. But here's a recommendation: if you enjoy mobile photography, you might want to better evaluate other options on the market.
In the most, the new 5T arrives on the market with generous battery life, large and immersive screen with vivid colors (even though it is LCD), in addition to a beautiful and agile interface. If you choose the model Huawei, be sure to consider that the device does not support expandable storage, does not have a headphone jack, and is not water resistant.
If you realize that you will miss one of the features mentioned above, it is worth taking a look at other premium intermediaries, such as Galaxy A51 or A71. If you want to stay in the family Huawei, then we suggest looking at the P30 Pro.
In Spain, the Huawei Nova 5T for being found on sale for R$ 2.758,00.
Huawei nova 5T data sheet
| Model | Huawei Nova 5T |
| Processor | Kirin 980 |
| Fabric | 6.26 inches HUAWEI Punch FullView Display, LCD |
| Dimensions | 154.25mm x 73.97mm x 7.87 mm |
| Weight | 174g |
| building | Front and rear glass aluminum frame |
| Cameras | Rear: 48MP HD Lens 16MP Ultra Wide Angle 2MP Macro 2MP Bokeh Front: 32MP f / 2.0 |
| Video | 4k, 30fps |
| Audio | Mono (1 speaker) |
| operating system | EMUI 9.1 (based on Android 9) |
| RAM memory | RAM 8GB |
| Internal Storage | 128GB |
| External Storage | not expandable |
| Battery | 3750mAh |
| Conectividade | Bluetooth 5.0 USB-C 2.0 NFC 5G |
| Sensors | Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Compass Proximity sensor gravity sensor Hall Sensor Fingerprint sensor |
| Colors | Crush Blue, Black e Midsummer Purple |
| Box Contents | – Huawei nova 5T – USB-C cable - Earphone - Power supply – Transparent case – Manuals |
| Price | R$ 2.758,00 |
