Compare Vivo Z5i Vs Huawei Nova 5z

Huawei Nova 5z packs with KIRIN 810 SoC, 4000 mAh battery, 6 GB RAM, 64/128 GB storage, 6.26" AMOLED display, 32 MP front camera, 48/8/2 MP triple rear camera and 226 dollars start price.

While Vivo Z5i keeps Snapdragon 675 SoC, 8 GB RAM, 128 GB storage, 6.53" IPS display, 16 MP front camera, 16/8/2 MP triple rear camera, 5000 mAh battery with 18W fast charging and 255$ price.

Here’s an in-depth comparison between Vivo Z5i and Huawei Nova 5z.

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1. Operating System  Comparison
2. System  on  Chip (SOC)  Comparison
3. RAM Comparison
4. Storage  Comparison
5. Display Comparison
6. Launch Date Comparison
7. Price  Comparison
8. Sensors  Comparison
9. Rear Camera Comparison
10. Front Camera Comparison
11. Tracking /  Positioning  Comparison
12. Wi-Fi  Comparison
13. Bluetooth  Comparison
14. USB Comparison
15. Connectivity  Comparison
16. Audio File Formats /  Codecs Comparison
17. Video File Formats /  Codecs Comparison
18. Battery  Comparison
19. Design  Comparison 
20. SIM Card  Comparison
21. Networks  Comparison
22. Mobile Network Technology and Bandwidth Comparison

Vivo Z5i	Huawei Nova 5z
Brand and Model	Brand and Model
Brand	Brand
Vivo	Huawei
Model	Model
Z5i	nova 5z
Model Alias	Model Alias
	SPN-AL00
	SPN-TL00
Vivo Z5i Operating System	Nova 5z Operating System (OS)
Funtouch 9.0 OS (Android 9.0 Pie)	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface (UI)	User Interface (UI)
	EMUI 9.1.1
Vivo Z5i System on Chip (SOC)	Nova 5z System on  Chip (SOC)
SOC	SOC
Qualcomm Snapdragon 675	Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 810
Process Technology	Process Technology
11 nm	7 nm
CPU	CPU
2x 2.0 GHz Kryo 460	2x 2.27 GHz ARM Cortex-A76
6x 1.7 GHz Kryo 460	6x 1.88 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
CPU Bits	CPU Bits
64 bits	64 bits
Instruction Set	Instruction Set
ARMv8	ARMv8-A
CPU Frequency	CPU Frequency
2000 MHz	2270 MHz
CPU Cores	CPU Cores
8	8
GPU	GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 612	ARM Mali-G52 MP6
GPU Cores	GPU Cores
	6
GPU Frequency	GPU Frequency
	820 MHz
Vivo Z5i RAM Capacity	Nova 5z RAM Capacity
8 GB	6 GB
RAM Type	RAM Type
LPDDR4X
RAM Channels	RAM Channels
Double channel
RAM Frequency	RAM Frequency
1866 MHz
Other Features	Other Features
	GPU Turbo
Vivo Z5i Storage	Nova 5z Storage
	64 GB
128 GB	128 GB
UFS 2.1	UFS 2.1
Vivo Z5i Memory Cards	Nova 5z Memory Cards
microSD	microSD
microSDHC	microSDHC
microSDXC	microSDXC
Vivo Z5i Display	Nova 5z Display
Type / Technology	Type / Technology
IPS	AMOLED
Diagonal Size	Diagonal Size
6.53 in	6.26 in
165.86 mm	159 mm
16.59 cm	15.9 cm
Width	Width
2.74 in	2.62 in
69.51 mm	66.63 mm
6.95 cm	6.66 cm
Height	Height
5.93 in	5.68 in
150.6 mm	144.37 mm
15.06 cm	14.44 cm
Aspect Ratio	Aspect Ratio
2.167:1	2.167:1
Resolution	Resolution
1080 x 2340  pixels	1080 x 2340  pixels
Pixel Density	Pixel Density
395 ppi	412 ppi
155 ppcm	161 ppcm
Color Depth	Color Depth
24 bits	24 bits
16777216 colors	16777216 colors
Display Area	Display Area
84.69 %	83.66 %
Other Features	Other Features
Capacitive	Capacitive
Multi-touch	Multi-touch
	2.5D Curved glass screen
	Oleo phobic coating
	DCI-P3
Vivo Z5i Sensors	Nova 5z Sensors
Proximity	Proximity
Light	Light
Accelerometer	Accelerometer
Compass	Compass
Gyroscope	Gyroscope
Fingerprint	Fingerprint
	Gravity
	Hall
Vivo Z5i Rear Camera	Nova 5z Rear Camera
Sensor Model	Sensor Model
	Sony IMX586 Exmor RS
Sensor type	Sensor type
CMOS
Aperture	Aperture
f/1.78	f/1.8
Flash Type	Flash Type
LED	LED
Image Resolution	Image Resolution
4608 x 3456 pixels	8000 x 6000  pixels
15.93 MP	48 MP
Video resolution	Video resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP	2.07 MP
Video FPS	Video FPS
30 fps	30 fps
Features	Features
Autofocus	Autofocus
Continuous shooting	Continuous shooting
Digital Zoom	Digital zoom
Optical image stabilization	Digital image stabilization
Geotagging	Geotagging
Panorama	Panorama
HDR	HDR
Touch focus	Touch focus
Face detection	Face detection
White balance setting	White balance setting
ISO setting	ISO setting
Exposure compensation	Exposure compensation
Self-timer	Self-timer
Scene mode	Scene mode
Phase detection	Phase detection
	Sensor size- 1/2"
	Pixel size- 1.6 um (4-in-1 pixel binning)
	Contrast focus
	720p @ 480 fps
Secondary rear camera- 8 MP (ultra-wide angle)	Secondary rear camera- 8 MP (ultra-wide angle)
Aperture size- f/2.2 (#2)	Aperture size- f/2.4 (#2)
Angle of view- 120 degree (#2)
Third rear camera- 2 MP (macro)	Third rear camera- 2 MP (macro)
Aperture size- f/2.4 (#3)	Aperture size- f/2.4 (#3)
	Fourth rear camera- 2 MP (depth-sensor)
	Aperture size-f/2.4 (#4)
Vivo Z5i Front Camera	Nova 5z Front Camera
Sensor Type	Sensor Type
	CMOS BSI
Aperture	Aperture
f/2	f/2
Image Resolution	Image Resolution
4640 x 3456 pixels	6528 x 4896 pixels
16.04 MP	31.96 MP
Video Resolution	Video Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
2.07 MP	2.07 MP
Video FPS	Video FPS
30 fps	30 fps
Features	Features
Face unlock	Face unlock
Vivo Z5i Audio	Nova 5z Audio
Loudspeaker	Loudspeaker
Earpiece	Earpiece
Vivo Z5i Radio	Nova 5z Radio
Yes	Yes
Vivo Z5i Tracking /  Positioning	Nova 5z Tracking /  Positioning
GPS	GPS
A-GPS	A-GPS
GLONASS	GLONASS
BeiDou	BeiDou
Galileo
Vivo Z5i Wi-Fi	Nova 5z Wi-Fi
802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)	802.11a (IEEE 802.11a-1999)
802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)	802.11b (IEEE 802.11b-1999)
802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)	802.11g (IEEE 802.11g-2003)
802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)	802.11n (IEEE 802.11n-2009)
802.11n 5GHz	802.11n 5GHz
802.11ac (IEEE 802.11ac)	802.11 ac (IEEE 802.11 ac)
Dual band	Dual band
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Wi-Fi Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi-Direct
	Wi-Fi Display
Vivo Z5i Bluetooth	Nova 5z Bluetooth
Version	Version
5.0	5.0
Features	Features
A2DP	A2DP
EDR	EDR
LE	LE
Vivo Z5i USB	Nova 5z USB
Connector Type	Connector Type
Micro USB	USB Type-C
Version	Version
2.0	2.0
Features	Features
Charging	Charging
Mass Storage	Mass Storage
On-The-Go	On-The-Go
Vivo Z5i Headphone Jack	Nova 5z Headphone Jack
Yes	Yes
Vivo Z5i Connectivity	Nova 5z Connectivity
Computer sync	Computer sync
OTA sync	OTA sync
Tethering	Tethering
	NFC
VoLTE	VoLTE
	Infrared
Vivo Z5i Browser	Nova 5z Browser
HTML	HTML
HTML5	HTML5
CSS 3	CSS 3
Vivo Z5i Audio File Formats /  Codecs	Nova 5z Audio File Formats /  Codecs
AAC	AAC
AAC+ / aacPlus / HE-AAC v1	AAC+ / aacPlus / HE-AAC v1
AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR	AMR / AMR-NB / GSM-AMR
AMR-WB
aptX / apt-X	aptX / apt-X
	aptX HD / apt-X HD / aptX Lossless
eAAC+ / aacPlus v2 / HE-AAC v2	eAAC+ / aaPlus v2 / HE-ACC v2
FLAC	FLAC
MIDI	MIDI
MP3	MP3
OGG	OGG
WMA	WMA
WAV	WAV
	HWA
Vivo Z5i Video File Formats /  Codecs	Nova 5z Video File Formats /  Codecs
3GPP	3GPP
AVI	AVI
DivX	DivX
Flash Video
H.263	H.263
H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video	H.264 / MPEG-4 Part 10 / AVC video
	H.265 / MPEG-H Part 2 / HEVC
MKV
MP4	MP4
Quick Time	VP8
VP8	VP9
WebM	WebM
WMV	WMV
Xvid	Xvid
Vivo Z5i Battery	Nova 5z Battery
Capacity	Capacity
5000 mAh	4000 mAh
Type	Type
Li-Polymer	Li-Polymer
Features	Features
Non-removable	Non-removable
Fast charging	Fast charging
Charger Output Power	Charger Output Power
	5 V / 2 A
9 V / 2 A	9 V / 2 A
	10 V / 2 A
Quick Charge Technology	Quick Charge Technology
Vivo Z5i Launch	Nova 5z Launch
Announced	Announced
2019, Nov.	2019, Oct.
Status	Status
Release Nov. 2019	Release Oct. 2019
Vivo Z5i Price	Nova 5z Price
	6 GB + 64 GB = 226 $
8 GB + 128 GB = 255 $	6 GB + 128 GB = 254 $
Vivo Z5i Design	Nova 5z Design
Colors	Colors
Agate Black	Magic Night Black
Onion Blue	Aurora Blue
	Frosted Emerald Green
Width	Width
76.47 mm	73.9 mm
7.65 cm	7.39 cm
0.25 ft	0.24 ft
3.01 in	2.91 in
Height	Height
162.15 mm	156.1 mm
16.22 cm	15.61 cm
0.53 ft	0.51 ft
6.38 in	6.15 in
Thickness	Thickness
8.89 mm	8.3 mm
0.89 cm	0.83 cm
0.03 ft	0.03 ft
0.35 in	0.33 in
Weight	Weight
193 g	178 g
0.43 lbs	0.39 lbs
6.69 oz	6.28 oz
Volume	Volume
110.23 cm3	95.75 cm3
6.69 in3	5.81 in3
Body Materials	Body Materials
Aluminum alloy	Aluminum alloy
Glass	Glass
Vivo Z5i SIM Card	Nova 5z SIM Card
SIM Card Type	SIM Card Type
Nano-SIM (4FF-fourth form factor, since 2012, 12.30 x 8.80 x 0.67 mm)	Nano-SIM (4FF-fourth form factor, since 2012, 12.30 x 8.80 x 0.67 mm)
	Nano-SIM / microSD
Number of SIM Cards	Number of SIM Cards
2	2
Features	Features
Dual SIM stand-by
Vivo Z5i Mobile Network Technology and Bandwidth	Nova 5z Mobile Network Technology and Bandwidth
UMTS (384 kbit/s)	UMTS (384 kbit/s)
EDGE	EDGE
GPRS	GPRS
HSPA+	HSPA+
LTE	LTE
EV-DO Rev. A (1.8 Mbit/s, 3.1 Mbit/s)	EV.DO Rev. A (1.8 Mbit/s, 3.1 Mbit/s)
TD-SCDMA	TD-SCDMA
TD-HSDPA	TD-HSDPA
Vivo Z5i Networks	Nova 5z Networks
GSM	GSM
GSM 850 MHz (B5)	GSM 850 MHz (B5)
GSM 900 MHz (B8)	GSM 900 MHz (B8)
GSM 1800 MHz (B3)	GSM 1800 MHz (B3)
GSM 1900 MHz (B2)	GSM 1900 MHz (B2)
CDMA	CDMA
CDMA 800 MHZ (BC0)	CDMA 800 MHz (BC0)
W-CDMA	W-CDMA
W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5)	W-CDMA 850 MHz (B5)
	W-CDMA 850 MHz (B6)
	W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)
W-CDMA 900 MHz (B8)	W-CDMA 900 MHz (B19)
	W-CDMA 1700 MHz (B4)
	W-CDMA 1900 MHz (B2)
W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)	W-CDMA 2100 MHz (B1)
TD-SCDMA	TD-SCDMA
TD-SCDMA 1800-1920 MHz	TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz
TD-SCDMA 2010-1920 MHz	TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz
LTE	LTE
LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5)	LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B5)
	LTE-FDD 850 MHz (B19)
LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8)	LTE-FDD 900 MHz (B8)
	LTE-FDD 1700 MHz (B4)
LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3)	LTE-FDD 1800 MHz (B3)
LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1)	LTE-FDD 2100 MHz (B1)
	LTE-FDD 2600 MHz (B7)
LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39)	LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39)
LTE-TDD 2000 MHz (B34)	LTE-TDD 2000 MHz (B34)
LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40)	LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40)
LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41)	LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41)
LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)	LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38)