Infinix Hot 40i (256GB) vs Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Infinix Hot 40i vs Huawei Nova 3e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/8/2025 9:34 AM, updated: 6/8/2025 9:42 AM

Compare Huawei Nova 3e X Infinix Hot 40i (256GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.56"
IPS

720x1612

50
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) Compare Infinix Hot 40i X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)

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14 Advantages Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	vs	8 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
+8GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+256GB (230GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	128GB (115GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.56"13% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+(dual camera) 50MP + 0.08MP179% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP
+Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front cameraAdvantage The Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/1.6 (aperture)38% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 32MP34% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 24MP
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+5000 mAh67% 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core15% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
190 grams (6.65 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)31% Lighter
8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)12% Thinner
720x1612 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels112% Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+435 PPI62% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(4G LTE-A) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

26 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

HDR photo on both cameras

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Hot 40i (256GB)	Nova 3e (128GB)
Other model names	Infinix Hot 40i X6528B	华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Infinix	Huawei
Release date	12/1/2023, Announced: 12/5/2023	3/19/2018
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.6 x 163.6 millimeters (2.98 x 6.44 in)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight	190 grams (6.65 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6.56" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~83.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1612 pixels (20:9)	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	90Hz	feature not registered
Display features	480nits[peak]	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
System version	Android 13	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	XOS 13	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Unisoc Tiger T606 (12nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 6x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G57 MC1 (650MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 250817 (v10)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.0	128GB (115GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) 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, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 50 megapixels 0.08MP AI f/2.0	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Quad-LED on main camera and Dual-LED on front camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm 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	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	1080p@30fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	32 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	6528x4896 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Dual-LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	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
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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: Starlit Black, Palm Blue, Horizon Gold, Starfall Green • Magic Ring	• Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • 2.5D curved glass back • EMUI 8.0 • Fast battery charging 9V/2A • VoLTE
☢️ Radiation rate
	Infinix Hot 40i (256GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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