Huawei Nova 2i (L22) vs Huawei Ascend D2

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova 2i vs Huawei Ascend D2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/1/2018 10:00 PM, updated: 4/7/2020 8:40 PM

Compare Huawei Ascend D2 X Huawei Nova 2i (L22) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

05Points Huawei Ascend D2 Compare Huawei Nova 2i X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS+

1080x1920

13
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 2i (L22)

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18 Advantages Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	vs	5 Advantages Huawei Ascend D2
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core103% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR
+64GB (52GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+164 grams (5.74 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)25% Thinner	vs	9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+5.9"18% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP38% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP10 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 1.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3340 mAh11% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
409 PPI	vs	+441 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

21 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / TFT Super IPS+

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

+14 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
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Model	Nova 2i (L22)	Ascend D2
Other model names	Huawei Nova 2i RNE-L22, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone	Huawei Ascend D2
Country or region available	Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam	feature not registered
Brand	Huawei	Huawei
Release date	11/1/2017	1/31/2013
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)	71 x 140 millimeters (2.8 x 5.51 in)
Weight	164 grams (5.74 ounces)	170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	5.9" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 8.0 Oreo	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	32bit: Huawei K3V2 HiSilicon Hi3620
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	HiSilicon GC4000
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR
Internal storage	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
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+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4032x3224 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)	feature not registered
Focal length	27mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	feature not registered
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, Xvid, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3340 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	feature not registered
Standby	550 hours (22.9 days)	144 hours (6 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
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: Crystal Blue, Pure White • Dust and water resistant • Huawei Emotion UI • Dolby mobile sound enhancement • HDR photo • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • WiFi dual-band DLNA • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)	Huawei Ascend D2
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