Sonim XP8 vs Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Side by side comparison between Sonim XP8 vs Huawei Nova 2i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4900
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
vs
5.9"
IPS
IPS
1080x2160
16
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3340
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sonim XP8
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19 Common items in both devices |
eMMC 5.1 |
TFT IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+12 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
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Model | Sonim XP8 | Nova 2i (L02) |
Other model names | Sonim XP8 (XP8800), AT&T/Verizon | Huawei Nova 2i RNE-L02, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone |
Country or region available | (Global, International), Canada, USA | Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan |
Brand | Sonim | Huawei |
Release date | 5/1/2018, Announced: 4/1/2018 | 11/1/2017 |
Depth | 18 millimeters (0.71 inches) | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 79.5 x 152 millimeters (3.13 x 5.98 in) | 75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in) |
Weight | 335 grams (11.73 ounces) | 164 grams (5.74 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68/IP69K certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min, dust-resistant, plus high-pressure and steam-washable. MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant. | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~57% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels (16:9) | 1080x2160 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 441 PPI | 409 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | Not supported | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 7.0 Nougat |
Firmware update | Android 10 | Android 8.0 Oreo |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 (SDM630) (14nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 508 (650-700Mhz) | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 64GB (45GB available) eMMC 5.1 | 64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1 |
External storage | Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) 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, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
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 | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | (dual front camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4128x3096 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound with dual speakers | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | proprietary audio output | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | 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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4900 mAh | 3340 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 30 hours (1.3 days) | 20 hours |
Standby | 720 hours (30 days) | 550 hours (22.9 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
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 | • Colors: Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue • EMUI 5.1 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sonim XP8 | Huawei Nova 2i (L02) | |
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 |