Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB) vs Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei P30 vs Apple iPhone 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/1/2019 8:26 PM, updated: 9/26/2024 2:51 PM

Compare Apple iPhone 5 X Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB) 31Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3650
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Apple iPhone 5 (16GB) Compare Huawei P30 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1440
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)

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31 Advantages Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	vs	3 Advantages Apple iPhone 5 (16GB)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X7 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+64GB (50GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (13GB available)
+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	eMMC 4.5
+Until 256GB nano-MemoryAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+HDR10Advantage The HDR10 display provides vibrant colors and more details	vs	Not supported
+1080x2340 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	640x1136 pixels
+422 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	326 PPI
+6.1"53% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 40MP + 16MP + 8MP7 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+1/1.7" inches88% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.2" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3650 mAh153% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1440 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
165 grams (5.78 ounces)	vs	+112 grams (3.92 ounces)47% Lighter
OLED	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

22 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

4G LTE-A / 4G LTE

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
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Model	P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Other model names	Huawei P30 ELE-AL00 (8GB RAM) Dual-sim, Huawei Elle	iPhone 5 A1428 (GSM), A1429 (CDMA)
Country or region available	China, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Apple
Release date	3/26/2019	9/21/2012, Announced: 9/12/2012
Depth	7.57 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	71.36 x 149.1 millimeters (2.81 x 5.87 in)	58.6 x 123.8 millimeters (2.31 x 4.87 in)
Weight	165 grams (5.78 ounces)	112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Display type	OLED	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	6.1" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	640x1136 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	422 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR10	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	iOS 6.0
Firmware update	Android 10	iOS 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G76 MP10 720Mhz	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Basemark X: 2229
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1400/200 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (A1428), CDMA 800/1900/2100 (A1429)
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	A1428 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1429 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat3 A1428 model: LTE (4, 17) A1429 CDMA model: LTE (1, 2, 3, 5, 17) A1429 GSM model: LTE (1, 3, 5)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 40 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.217mmPDAF/LaserAF 8MP telephoto f/2.480mm1/4"3x-optical-zoomPDAF/LaserAFOIS	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7296x5472 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	33mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	35mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MPEG4, H.264, Motion JPG, MOV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, AAC, eAAC, WAV, M4A
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3650 mAh	1440 mAh
Charger, watts	22.5W (5V/4.5A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	8 hours
Standby	feature not registered	225 hours (9.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal • EMUI 9.1 • 19.5:9 ratio display • DCI-P3, HDR10 display • Leica optics on camera • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Dolby Atmos sound • Huawei Pay • Vapor chamber cooling system on processor	• Colors: White, Black • Dual-mode CDMA/GSM phone • HD voice • Video stabilization • Dock connector port • Panorama photo • Siri Voice Control • FaceTime • HAC (M3/T4) • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei P30 (AL00 64GB)	iPhone 5 (16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.95W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)