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
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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 |