We’re now seeing more and more 5G-capable smartphones in the market, and the most popular right now are those that carry competitive specs and price tags. For this comparison, we have two of them — the Huawei Nova 7 5G and the OnePlus Nord. Which one has the better specs? Let’s find out.
| Huawei Nova 7 5G | OnePlus Nord |
|---|---|
| 6.53-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) OLED display, 403ppi | 6.44-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) 90Hz Fluid AMOLED display, 408ppi, HDR10+ |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Huawei Kirin 985 2.58GHz octa-core CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G 2.4GHz octa-core CPU |
| Mali-G77 GPU | Adreno 620 GPU |
| 8GB RAM | 6GB, 8GB, 12GB RAM |
| 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.0 | 64GB, 128GB, 256GB UFS 2.1 |
| Quad-rear cameras: • 64MP F1.8 main • 8MP F2.4 ultra-wide • 8MP F2.4 telephoto • 2MP F2.4 macro | Quad-rear cameras: • 48MP F1.8, OIS main • 8MP F2.3 ultrawide • 5MP F2.4 depth • 2MP F2.4 macro |
| 32MP F2.0 front camera | Dual-front cameras: • 32MP F2.4 main • 8MP F2.5 ultrawide |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| 5G, 4G LTE | 5G, 4G LTE |
| WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | WiFi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | Dual-band GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, SBAS, NavIC |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| NFC | NFC |
| Fingerprint scanner (in-display) | Fingerprint scanner (in-display) |
| EMUI 10.1 (Android 10) | Oxygen OS 10.5 (Android 10) |
| 4,000mAh battery w/ 40W SuperCharge | 4,115mAh battery w/ 30W Warp Charge 30T |
| 160.64 x 74.33 x 7.96 mm | 158.3 x 73.3 x 8.2 mm |
| 180 g | 184 g |
Summary of advantages
Huawei Nova 7 5G:
• Better performing CPU
• Better performing storage
• Higher main camera resolution
• Telephoto camera
• Faster charging tech
OnePlus Nord:
• 90Hz refresh rate
• HDR10+ support
• Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• Depth sensing camera
• 8MP ultra-wide selfie camera
• Larger battery capacity
• Google Mobile Services
The two devices have almost identical screen sizes, with just a 0.09-inch difference. The Nova 7 5G has an OLED panel while the Nord has an AMOLED. Both will provide good viewing experiences and punchy colors. However, the Nord takes it up a notch with its smooth 90Hz panel, support for HDR10+, and Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
For the cameras, both have quad-rear cameras, making them versatile shooters. However, the Nova 7 5G has a higher main camera resolution and a dedicated telephoto lens. The Nord, on the other hand, has a dedicated depth-sensing camera for better portrait shots with blurred backgrounds.
Selfie-wise, both have a 32MP shooter, but the Nord has an 8MP ultrawide, which is handy for those who want to take group selfie or against a scenic background.
For their memory capacities, the Nova 7 5G is only available at 8GB, while the Nord is available in 6GB, 8GB, and 12GB.
For storage, the Nord offers 64GB, 128GB, and 256GB UFS 2.1, however, the Nova 7 5G only has two models but with a faster 128GB and 256GB UFS 3.1.
When it comes to their chipsets, the Nova 7 5G has a more powerful Kirin 985 with Mali-G77 GPU, which is almost flagship level but below the Kirin 990. In comparison, the Nord uses a premium mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G with Adreno 620 GPU.
We’re yet to benchmark both devices, but based on Kimovil’s tests, the Nova 7 5G scored 411,593 in AnTuTu, while the Nord got 312,455.
For their operating systems, both run custom UIs based on Android 10. The Nord uses Google Mobile Services, while the Nova 7 5G uses Huawei Mobile Services. Those who need Google services out of the box will like the Nord better.
As for the battery, the Nord has a larger 4,115mAh capacity compared to the Nova 7 5G’s 4,000mAh. However, the latter has a faster 40W SuperCharge, compared to the former’s 30W Warp Charge 30T.
For the price, the Nova 7 5G is priced at PHP 23,990 for the 8GB + 256GB model. The Nord, on the other hand, is yet to launch in the country officially, but reports point to a PHP 22K price tag for the 8GB + 128GB model, and PHP 26K for the 12GB + 256GB.
Which one to get?
If you want better performance, a higher resolution primary rear camera, and faster-charging tech, without spending above PHP 24K, the Nova 7 5G is for you.
But if you want a better viewing experience from the display, ultrawide selfies, GMS out of the box, and if you have a lower budget, there’s Nord device for you. If you need a much bigger RAM and more storage, and a bigger budget, the Nord is here for you as well.
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Asma Harshi says:
If you’ve long coveted a OnePlus phone but bemoaned the rising price of the company’s flagships, this is the one you’ve been waiting for OnePlus Nord 5G -with 256GB,12GB RAM.
joberta says:
Nova 7 5G wins. The nord is just oppo reno 4 tweaked.