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Huawei nova 5
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Huawei nova 5

Released: 2019, JunePrice: About 360 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 (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G52 MP6
NFCNo
SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Quad48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF, 16 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Size6.39 inches, 100.2 cm, 2, (~85.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeOLED
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
BrandHuawei
BuildGlass front, glass back, aluminum frame
ModelHuawei nova 5
PriceAbout 360 EUR
RadioNo
SpeedHSPA, LTE
Video1080p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Purple, Green
ModelsSEA-AL00, SEA-TL00
Single32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
StatusAvailable. Released 2019, June
Weight171 g (6.03 oz)
ChipsetKirin 810 (7 nm)
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, 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
Charging40W wired, 85% in 30 min
FeaturesHDR
Internal128GB 8GB RAM
Released2019, June
Announced2019, June
Bluetooth5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Card slotNano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
3.5mm jackNo
Dimensions157.4 x 74.8 x 7.3 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
Resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Huawei nova 5 Overview

About Huawei nova 5 Huawei nova 5 is another flagship from Huawei's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2019. Huawei nova 5 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 128GB 8GB RAM with Kirin 810 (7 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 5 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 5?

The Huawei nova 5 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 5 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 5 void warranty?

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

What Android version does Huawei nova 5 run?

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