Huawei nova 5T vs Sony Xperia Z2a
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Xperia Z2a: 11 g lighter
- nova 5T:
- 174 g
- Xperia Z2a:
- 163 g
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Width
Xperia Z2a: 2 mm narrower
- nova 5T:
- 74 mm
- Xperia Z2a:
- 72 mm
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Screen diagonal
Xperia Z2a: 1.26 in smaller diagonal
- nova 5T:
- 6.26 in
- Xperia Z2a:
- 5 in
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Chipset
- nova 5T:
- HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7 nm)
- Xperia Z2a:
- Qualcomm MSM8974AB Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
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Rear camera layout
- nova 5T:
- Quad
- Xperia Z2a:
- Single
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Depth
nova 5T: 3.2 mm thinner
- nova 5T:
- 7.8 mm
- Xperia Z2a:
- 11 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. nova 5T
- Height:
- 154.3 mm +17.3 mm versus Xperia Z2a
- Width:
- 74 mm +2 mm versus Xperia Z2a
- Depth:
- 7.8 mm
2. Xperia Z2a
- Height:
- 137 mm
- Width:
- 72 mm
- Depth:
- 11 mm +3.2 mm versus nova 5T
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. nova 5T
- Screen diagonal:
- 6.26 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 19.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 96.2 cm²
2. Xperia Z2a
- Screen diagonal:
- 5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 68.9 cm²
nova 5T has approximately 39.6% more rectangular screen area than Xperia Z2a.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | nova 5T | Xperia Z2a |
|---|---|---|
| 16 GB | Not recorded | 3 GB RAM |
| 128 GB | 8 GB RAM | Not recorded |
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. nova 5T
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- No
- Memory card support:
- No
2. Xperia Z2a
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | nova 5T | Xperia Z2a |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | nova 5T | Xperia Z2a |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | nova 5T | Xperia Z2a |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | nova 5T | Xperia Z2a |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| Antutu 8 score * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Single Core * |
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Unknown |
| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * |
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Unknown |
General specs
| Specification | nova 5T | Xperia Z2a |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life | Unknown |
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| Body build |
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Unknown |
Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | nova 5T | Xperia Z2a |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | nova 5T | Xperia Z2a |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | nova 5T | Xperia Z2a |
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| Dop |
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