Huawei Honor 9i vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 9i vs Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/29/2018 7:39 PM, updated: 4/7/2020 9:01 PM

Compare Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro X Huawei Honor 9i 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

26Points Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB) Compare Huawei Honor 9i X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.21"
AMOLED

1080x2248

12
MP

20mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

6 Advantages Huawei Honor 9i	vs	26 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)1% Thinner	vs	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+409 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+3340 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core31% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (52GB available)	vs	+128GB (110GB available)112% More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC 5.1	vs	+UFS 2.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2160 pixels	vs	+1080x2248 pixels4% Higher resolution screen
5.9"	vs	+6.21"5% Larger screen
(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP34% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(front) 20MP35% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

21 Common items in both devices

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

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

Capacitive

Multitouch

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
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Model	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 9i RNE-L22, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone	小米8 Pro, Xiaomi 8 Pro (8GB RAM) M1807E8A, Xiaomi Ursa
Country or region available	India	Taiwan, (Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	11/1/2017	9/1/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in)	74.8 x 154.9 millimeters (2.94 x 6.1 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	177 grams (6.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	5.9" inches	6.21" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x2248 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	1024/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat16 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.41/3.4"1.0µmAF2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	20 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	feature not registered
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue • EMUI 5.1	• Colors: Black (transparent back), Meteorite black, Twilight Gold • MIUI 10 • 600nit / DCI-P3 / HDR10 display • Always-On Display • Quick Charge 4.0+ • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 9i	Xiaomi Mi 8 Pro (128GB/8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered