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Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J) vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Nova Lite 3 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 X Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J) 03Points
6.21"
IPS

1080x2340

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB) Compare Huawei Nova Lite 3 X
6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)

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!

Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)} 3 Advantages Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J) vs Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)} 13 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
+160 grams (5.6 ounces)19%
Lighter
vs190 grams (6.65 ounces)
+7.95 millimeters (0.31 inches)5%
Thinner
vs8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+415 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs409 PPI
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (11nm)13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
6.21"vs+6.3"1%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP3 times
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3400 mAhvs+4000 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
10Wvs+18W80%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Govs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+P2i certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

32 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR4 / 3GB LPDDR4X
32GB (21GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
Plastic body, glass front / Plastic body, glass front/back
LTPS IPS LCD / TFT IPS LCD
16 million
1080x2340 pixels
+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
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ModelNova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
Other model namesHUAWEI P smart 2019 POT-LX2J 32GBMi Redmi Note 8 (3GB RAM) M1908C3JG, M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiXiaomi
Release date12/1/20189/26/2019
Depth7.95 millimeters (0.31 inches)8.35 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 155.2 millimeters (2.89 x 6.11 in)75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)
Weight160 grams (5.6 ounces)190 grams (6.65 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedP2i certified: water repellent nano-coating

📲 Display

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
Display typeLTPS IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.21" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)415 PPI409 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 (SM6125) (11nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G51 MP4 1GhzQualcomm Adreno 610
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage32GB (21GB available)32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps600/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100M1908C3JG version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 8, 17, 18, 19)
TD-LTE (Bands 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat12/13
VoLTE
M1908C3JG version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
M1908C3JE, M1908C3JH versions:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.41/5"1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3400 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Aurora Blue, Sapphire Blue, Coral Red
• EMUI 9
• 19.5:9 ratio display FHD+
• Colors: Space Black, Moonlight White, Neptune Blue
• MIUI 10

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei Nova Lite 3 (LX2J)Redmi Note 8 (32GB/3GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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