Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 8 vs Xiaomi Mi 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.15"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
16
MP
MP
4.1mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB)
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33 Common items in both devices |
32GB (22GB available) |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
1080x1920 pixels |
(back) 16MP |
Dual-LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
+26 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
Model | Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) |
Other model names | Huawei Ascend Mate8 NXT-AL10, Netcom Mate 8 eH880 (3GB RAM) | Xiaomi Mi5 Standard edition 2015105 3GB/32GB, Xiaomi Gemini |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong | China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, Poland, Singapore |
Brand | Huawei | Xiaomi |
Release date | 12/1/2015 | 4/1/2016 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.25 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 80.6 x 157.1 millimeters (3.17 x 6.19 in) | 69.2 x 144.55 millimeters (2.72 x 5.69 in) |
Weight | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) | 129 grams (4.52 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6" inches | 5.15" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~73.1% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 367 PPI | 428 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 4 | Gorilla Glass 4 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
System version | Android 6.0 Marshmallow | Android 6.0 Marshmallow |
Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 Lite (14nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.8GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.36GHz Kryo (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T880 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 530 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 32GB (22GB available) | 32GB (22GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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 | 600/50 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat12 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | 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 |
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 | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.8" inches | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | feature not registered | OIS (4-axis): Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 4.1 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 2688x1536 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 2µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 24 hours (1 day) | feature not registered |
Standby | 528 hours (22 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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: Gold, Silver, Gray, Brown • USB OTG On-The-Go • Emotion 4.0 UI • Metallic body • Sony sensor camera • Fingerprint sensor • Fast battery charging: 37% in 30min • nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot) | • Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • MIUI 7.0 • 600nit brightness screen • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 32GB) | Xiaomi Mi 5 (32GB) | |
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 |