Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova 7i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.4"
IPS
IPS
1080x2310
48
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.99"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
12
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
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18 Advantages 
8 Advantages | 29 Common items in both devices |
| Until 256GB nano-Memory / Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
| LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD |
| 60Hz |
| 16 million |
| Only digital zoom |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
| EIS: Digital stabilization |
| +22 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| Model | Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) |
| Other model names | Huawei Nova 7i (JNY-L22A) NFC Dual-SIM (8GB RAM) | 红米Note 5 AI MEC7S, MEG7S, Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 AI Dual Camera |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |    (Global, International), China, Hong Kong, Taiwan |
| Brand | Huawei | Xiaomi |
| Release date | 1/30/2020 | 3/1/2018 |
| Depth | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in) | 75.4 x 158.6 millimeters (2.97 x 6.24 in) |
| Weight | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) | 181 grams (6.34 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| Display type | LTPS IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
| Screen size | 6.4" inches | 5.99" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~77.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2310 pixels (19:9) | 1080x2160 pixels (18:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 398 PPI | 403 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Display features | Not supported | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| System version | Android 10 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 8.1 Oreo |
| User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 SDM636 (14nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core) |
| GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz | Qualcomm Adreno 509 |
| Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal storage | 128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1 | 64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 400/75 Mbps | 600/150 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat12 China version: LTE (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41) Indonesia, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Vietnam version: LTE (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) Taiwan version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,20,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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, LTE-A |
| Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Secondary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.01.25µm |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.9 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm (lens) | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/2.55" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 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 on both cameras | HDR photo only main camera |
| Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | LED |
| Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | 1/3.1" inches |
| Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.12µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO |
| DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 4200 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 40W Wired fast charging | 10W (5V/2A) Wired charging |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue • EMUI 10 • Screen protective film included | • Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen edge • 18:9 ratio screen • MIUI 9 • Silicone case included • WiFi display, direct, hotspot |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | Redmi Note 5 (64GB/6GB) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.79W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |