The SMOK Novo Classy Pod and Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod are both compact pod systems with a display screen and Type-C charging, but they differ in battery capacity, charging speed and airflow control.
This comparison sticks to the specifications provided for each device, calling out where the data allows a fair judgement and where it does not.
| Spec | SMOK Novo Classy Pod | Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod |
|---|---|---|
| Image |  |  |
| Battery capacityBattery | 1350 mAh | 🏆 1600 mAh |
| Max outputPerformance | 35 W | 35 W |
| Battery typeBattery | Not stated | Internal |
| Display screenConvenience | Yes | Yes |
| Adjustable airflowConvenience | No | 🏆 Yes |
| Variable wattagePerformance | Yes | Not stated |
| Charge currentBattery | 1.2 A | 🏆 2 A |
| WeightConvenience | 67.1 g | Not stated |
| Coil resistancesPerformance | 0.4Ω – 2.5Ω (±5%) | 0.6Ω 0.9Ω |
| Charging portBattery | Type-C | Type C |
| Build materialConvenience | zinc alloy | Premium aluminum alloy, matte finish |
| Best US priceat time of comparison | $19.99* | $24.99* |
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* Lowest US price we found on 26 Jul 2026. Prices change often — see each review below for live pricing.
Battery
The Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod wins on battery, with a 1600 mAh cell compared to the SMOK Novo Classy Pod’s 1350 mAh, giving it more capacity to work with. It also charges faster, with a 2 A charge current against the SMOK Novo Classy Pod’s 1.2 A. The SMOK Novo Classy Pod’s battery type is not stated, so no direct chemistry or construction comparison can be made there.
Performance
Performance is a tie, as both devices share the same 35 W max output. Beyond that figure, the picture is mixed: the SMOK Novo Classy Pod lists variable wattage while the Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod does not state this, and the two use different coil resistance ranges (0.4Ω–2.5Ω on the SMOK Novo Classy Pod versus 0.6Ω and 0.9Ω on the Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod). These differences aren’t directly comparable on the evidence given, so the tie rests on the one figure both products share.
Convenience
The Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod takes convenience, mainly on the strength of adjustable airflow, which the SMOK Novo Classy Pod lacks, and its faster 2 A charge current. Both devices include a display screen and a Type-C style charging port, so those aspects are evenly matched, but the airflow control and quicker charging give the Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod the practical edge day to day.
The SMOK Novo Classy Pod suits vapers who want variable wattage control and are less concerned with airflow adjustment or charging speed.
The Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod suits vapers who want a larger battery, faster charging and adjustable airflow for a more customisable draw.
The verdict
Neither device comes out ahead across the board. The Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod leads on battery capacity, charge speed and convenience through its adjustable airflow, while performance is a tie based on the shared 35 W output. The SMOK Novo Classy Pod holds its own with stated variable wattage, though several specs, including its battery type and weight, aren’t matched by comparable Uwell Caliburn G5 Pod figures. The right choice depends on which of these specific strengths matters more to the individual buyer.