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Huawei nova 5i
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Huawei nova 5i

Released: 2019, JunePrice: About 260 EURStatus: Available. Released 2019, June

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
CPUOcta-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-G51 MP4
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Quad24 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF, 8 MP, (ultrawide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.4 inches, 101.4 cm, 2, (~84.0% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
ModelHuawei nova 5i
PriceAbout 260 EUR
RadioFM radio
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Gradient Blue, Red
ModelsGLK-LX1, GLK-LX2, GLK-LX3, GLK-LX1U, GLK-AL00, GLK-TL00
Single24 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.9µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, June
Weight178 g (6.28 oz)
ChipsetKirin 710F (12 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
Charging10W wired
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Released2019, June
Announced2019, June
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, LE
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions159.1 x 75.9 x 8.3 mm (6.26 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Resolution1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Huawei nova 5i Overview

About Huawei nova 5i Huawei nova 5i is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Huawei nova 5i has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM with Kirin 710F (12 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Huawei nova 5i can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Huawei nova 5i?

The Huawei nova 5i supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Huawei nova 5i support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Huawei devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Huawei nova 5i void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Huawei nova 5i will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Huawei nova 5i run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Huawei nova 5i.