| Physical features | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| Model | Nova 2i (L02) | Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| Other model names | Huawei Nova 2i RNE-L02, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone | Xiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, MZB8457IN, MZB8458IN, MZB8459IN |
| Country or region available |   
Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan |  
(Global, International), India |
| Brand | Huawei | Xiaomi |
| Release date | November, 2017 | September, 2019 |
| Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in) | 75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in) |
| Weight | 164 grams (5.74 ounces) | 188 grams (6.58 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse) |
| System (OS) | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| Operating system | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie |
| Firmware update | Android 8.0 Oreo | feature not registered |
| Hardware | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| Chipset | 64bit - HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm) | 64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm) |
| CPU processor | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2.36Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
1.7Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2Ghz Dual-Core ARM Cortex-A53
1.45Ghz Hexa-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR3 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1 | 32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 5.9" inches | 6.2" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2160 pixels | 720x1520 pixels (19:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 271 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Display features | feature not registered | 60Hz, 400 nits |
| Mobile networks | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 300/50 Mbps | 150/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | Global, India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China version:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
VoLTE | LTE Cat4
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
China version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
| Calling | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Camera | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera)
16 megapixels
2MP depth | 12 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | 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 | EIS: Digital stabilization |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital 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 |
| 2ª camera | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| Front camera (secondary) | (dual front camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth | 8 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 3264x2448 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 | 1/4" inches |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.12µm pixel |
| Multimedia | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| Radio | Not supported | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
| Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
Face unlock
|
| Other features | - Colors: Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue
- EMUI 5.1
- WiFi direct, hotspot | - Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
- MIUI 11
- Sony IMX363 back camera sensor
- Quick Charge 3.0
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| Battery | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) | LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3340 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging | 18W (9V/2A) Fast battery charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 1200 minutes | 20 hours | 0.8 day | 2520 minutes | 42 hours | 1.8 days |
| Standby | 33000 minutes | 550 hours | 22.9 days | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) |
| 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 |