Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) vs Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Huawei Nova 3e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2018 6:49 AM, updated: 5/10/2020 5:29 PM

Compare Huawei Nova 3e X Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1080x1920

22.6
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

4070
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Huawei Nova 3e (64GB) Compare Xiaomi Mi Note 2 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? Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)

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11 Advantages Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	vs	11 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
+4GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	4GB LPDDR3
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS IPS LCD
+(back) 22.6MP26% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4070 mAh36% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+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]
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
2.35GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
166 grams (5.81 ounces)	vs	+145 grams (5.08 ounces)14% Lighter
7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)3% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels19% Higher resolution screen
386 PPI	vs	+435 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.7"	vs	+5.8"2% Larger screen
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 24MP198% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

22 Common items in both devices

64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (51GB available)

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Nova 3e (64GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Standard edition (64GB+4GB), Xiaomi Scorpio	华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, ANE-TL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	10/25/2016	3/19/2018
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.3 x 156.2 millimeters (3.04 x 6.15 in)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight	166 grams (5.81 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Display type	AMOLED	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	386 PPI	435 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
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 MSM8996AC Pro (14nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.35GHz Kryo (Dual-core) 2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-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 530 650Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	64GB (51GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	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	600/50 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800, GSM 900/1800/1900	CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, 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 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	22.6 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5488x4112 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera	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
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (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
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	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, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
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	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	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, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4070 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	17 hours
Standby	feature not registered	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
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, Gold, Silver • MIUI 8.0 • Curved 3D glass (front and back) • Quick Charge 3.0 • Fast battery charging: 83% in 30min	• 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
	Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)	Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)
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

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Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB) vs Huawei Nova 3e (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi Note 2 vs Huawei Nova 3e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi Note 2 (64GB)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate