Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova Lite 2 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/8/2018 9:48 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 7:54 PM

Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 X Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.65"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB) Compare Huawei Nova Lite 2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Deca-core

4100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)

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!

13 Advantages Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	vs	6 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.1GHz 64bit Deca-core
+3GB LPDDR350% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	2GB LPDDR3
+32GB (22GB available)144% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (9GB available)
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)22% Lighter	vs	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)11% Thinner	vs	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+427 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+5.65"3% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP16% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+(front) 8MP59% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(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 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+4100 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
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Model	Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Other model names	Huawei Nova Lite 2 FIG-LA1 704HW, Huawei Figo	红米Note 4, Redmi Note 4 (MediaTek) Deca-Core, Xiaomi Nikel
Country or region available	Japan	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	2/1/2018	8/1/2016
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.05 x 150.1 millimeters (2.84 x 5.91 in)	76 x 151 millimeters (2.99 x 5.94 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.65" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	427 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6797 Helio X20 (20nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Deca-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Dual-core) 4x 1.85GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 780Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available)	16GB (9GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD 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) micro-SIM (3FF) and 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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,19,20) TD-LTE (Bands 39,40,41)	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
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	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	4100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
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, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold • Aluminum body • 2.5D glass screen • Screen protector included • EMUI 8.0	• Colors: Black, Silver, Gray, Gold, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • 2.5D curved glass • MIUI 8.0 • 720p@120fps slow-motion • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi display
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Nova Lite 2 (FIG-LA1)	Redmi Note 4 (MTK 16GB)
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