Huawei Nova 2i (L02) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova 2i vs Xiaomi Redmi 8A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/19/2019 7:31 PM, updated: 7/8/2020 9:02 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X Huawei Nova 2i (L02) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB) Compare Huawei Nova 2i X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)

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!

12 Advantages Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	vs	12 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (52GB available)148% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	32GB (21GB available)
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)25% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+1080x2160 pixels113% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1520 pixels
+409 PPI51% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	271 PPI
+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP49% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 12MP
+(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP85% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
5.9"	vs	+6.2"5% Larger screen
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.
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3340 mAh	vs	+5000 mAh50% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
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
Not supported	vs	+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Change model		Choose the model
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	11/1/2017	9/1/2019
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)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)
📲 Display
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	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
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	400nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
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: 2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core) 6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
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)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	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 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	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
📷 Camera
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	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
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	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
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
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)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	5000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	42 hours (1.8 days)
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	Redmi 8A (32GB/2GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red • MIUI 11 • Sony IMX363 back camera sensor • Quick Charge 3.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)	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