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Huawei Watch 2 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Huawei Watch 2 (2018) vs Xiaomi Redmi 8 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8 X Huawei Watch 2 (2018) 09Points
1.2"
AMOLED

390x390

N/A
768MB
RAM

Quad-core

420
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.22"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB)

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Watch 2 (2018)} 9 Advantages Huawei Watch 2 (2018) vs Redmi 8 (64GB)} 21 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8 (64GB)
+57 grams (2 ounces)2 times
Lighter
vs188 grams (6.58 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+460 PPI70%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs270 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsP2i certified
1.1GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core159%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR3vs+4GB LPDDR34 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+64GB (50GB available)24 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
12.6 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)34%
Thinner
390x390 pixelsvs+720x1520 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
1.2"vs+6.22"4 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1350000 apps (Google Play Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)159%
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
420 mAhvs+5000 mAh11 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

13 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
16 million
4G LTE
150 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+6 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
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ModelWatch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
Other model namesHuawei Watch2 2018 e-sim, Huawei LeoXiaomi Redmi 8 (4GB RAM + 64GB) M1908C3IC, MZB8255IN
Country or region availableChina
China
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHuaweiXiaomi
Release date5/1/201810/1/2019
Depth12.6 millimeters (0.5 inches)9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)45 x 48.9 millimeters (1.77 x 1.93 in)75.4 x 156.5 millimeters (2.97 x 6.16 in)
Weight57 grams (2 ounces)188 grams (6.58 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantP2i certified: water repellent nano-coating

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size1.2" inches6.22" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~21.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution390x390 pixels720x1520 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)460 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassGorilla Glass 5
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
System versionAndroid Wear 2.0 (7.1.1 Nougat)Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid Wear 2.1 (8.0 Oreo)feature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 MSM8909w (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 304Qualcomm Adreno 505 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR34GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)64GB (50GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 900/1900/2100
M1908C3IC version:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
MZB8255IN version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 1,3,7,8)
TD-LTE (Bands 39,41)
LTE Cat4
VoLTE
M1908C3IC version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
MZB8255IN version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolutionNot supported4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.8 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.55" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4ยตm pixel
AutofocusNot supportedPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationNot supportedEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported8 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull 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 registered1.12ยตm pixel

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
USBNot supportedUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity420 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingMagnetic charging (dock)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered28 hours (1.2 days)
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

โž• Other features

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Carbon Black
โ€ข Google Assistant
โ€ข Workout data report
โ€ข Compatible with standard 20mm straps
โ€ข Colors: Onyx Black, Ruby Red, Sapphire Blue, Green
โ€ข MIUI 9

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei Watch 2 (2018)Redmi 8 (64GB)
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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