Looking for a fancy midrange phone below Php25,000? Let us help you narrow your search by comparing two of the new and most popular offerings in this category today.
First, we have the recently released Huawei Nova 11, boasting key features such as an ultra-thin design, sharp ultra-wide selfie camera, and flagship-level fast charging.
We’ll be comparing it with the vivo V27 5G, which boasts the company’s own Aura Portrait Algorithm, EIS+OIS dual stabilization, and a Photochromic design on the back.
But with all these sweet marketing words, which between the two is actually worth your money? We find out in our Huawei Nova 11 versus vivo V27 5G specifications and features comparison.
| Huawei Nova 11 | vivo V27 5G | |
| Operating System | EMUI 13 | Android 13 Funtouch OS 13 |
| Display | 6.78-inch FHD+ OLED flat display 2412 x 1080 pixel resolution 395ppi 120Hz refresh rate 300Hz touch sampling |
6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution 388ppi 120Hz refresh rate |
| Processor | 2.4GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 4G octa-core | 2.8GHz MediaTek Dimensity 7200 octa-core |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| GPU | Adreno 642L | Mali-G610 MC4 |
| Storage | 256GB non-expandable |
256GB non-expandable |
| Front Camera | 60-megapixel (ultra-wide) | 50-megapixel |
| Rear Camera | 50-megapixel 8-megapixel (ultra-wide) LED flash |
50-megapixel (IMX766V, OIS, PDAF) 8-megapixel (ultra-wide, f/2.2) 2-megapixel (macro) Ring LED flash |
| Audio | Stereo speakers No headphone jack |
Single loudspeaker No headphone jack |
| Connectivity | HSPA+, 4G LTE WiFi 6, dual-band Bluetooth 5.2 dual-band GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, NavIC, BDS NFC USB Type-C |
HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band Bluetooth 5.3 GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, NavIC, BDS NFC USB Type-C |
| Security | Under-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock |
Under-display fingerprint scanner Face unlock |
| Others | – | Photochromic 2.0 |
| Colors | Green Gold Black |
Emerald Green |
| Dimensions and Weight | 161.3 x 75 x 6.9mm 168g |
164.1 x 74.8 x 7.4mm 180g |
| Battery and Charging | 4,500mAh 66W wired charging |
4,600mAh 66W wired charging |
| Price | 8GB/256GB: Php24,999 | 12GB/256GB: Php24,999 |
Design and Build
As we always say, whether a smartphone looks good or not is a subjective matter. However, we gotta hand the win to the vivo V27 5G on this one based on a couple of technicalities.
For starters, it has vivo’s Photochromic 2.0 technology. It’s a cool party trick that allows the Emerald Green variant to change in hue when hit by sunlight or UV light. It also has a curved screen, which makes it feel extra premium than the Nova 11’s flat display.
Display and Audio
Both the Nova 11 and V27 5G have similar screen sizes. They are both 6.78-inch AMOLED displays with a 120Hz refresh rate.
However, the Huawei device gets to win this round thanks to its stereo speaker setup — which is surprisingly missing on the vivo V27 5G, despite the price tag.
See also: Huawei Nova 11 vs OPPO Reno8 T 5G: Specs Comparison
Hardware and Performance
An easy win for the vivo V27 5G. Why? Well, because the Nova 11, just like other Huawei smartphones, doesn’t have 5G connectivity — a big red flag on a premium midrange phone in 2023.
More than 5G, the Dimensity 7200 chipset on the vivo phone is just more powerful than the Snapdragon 778G of the Nova 11. It also comes with more RAM capacity at 12GB, versus 8GB of the Nova 11, for a better multitasking experience.
Another thing to consider is Huawei’s lack of official Google Mobile Services support, which could be important if you frequently use Google’s apps.
Cameras
Another clear win for the vivo V27 5G. As you can see, it has a fancier 50-megapixel main camera OIS, and even a tertiary rear lens with micro capabilities.
Of course, let’s not forget about the ring LED flash paired with what the company calls the Aura Portrait System which lets you take better portraits of human subjects, no matter the lighting condition.
Battery and Charging
It’s a close fight, but the V27 5G still managed to pull a win. As you can see, it has a 4,600mAh capacity, which is marginally bigger than the 4,500mAh of the Nova 11. Charging speeds are the same as they both come with a 66W wired adapter.
Conclusion
While we appreciate its stereo speakers, the Nova 11 clearly lost this battle to the V27 5G. For the same price of Php24,999, the vivo V27 5G was able to offer more compared to the Huawei Nova 11 thanks to its clever and more premium design, a more powerful processor, 12GB RAM, better camera features, and of course, the fact that it has 5G and runs on Android.
This article, Huawei Nova 11 vs vivo V27 5G: Specs Comparison, was originally published at NoypiGeeks | Philippines Technology News, Reviews and How to’s.