Xiaomi Redmi 7 (32GB) vs Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 7 vs Huawei Mate 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/25/2019 9:31 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:31 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 8 X Xiaomi Redmi 7 (32GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.26"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 7 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)

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!

8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 7 (32GB)	vs	13 Advantages Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core1% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+180 grams (6.3 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+6.26"4% Larger screen	vs	6"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+P2i certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+128GB (118GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files
8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7% Thinner
720x1520 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels89% Higher resolution screen
269 PPI	vs	+367 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP	vs	+(back) 16MP14% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

26 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

(front) 8MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi 7 (32GB + 3GB RAM), Xiaomi onclite	Huawei Ascend Mate8, Netcom Mate 8 Dual Sim 4GB RAM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	3/1/2019	12/1/2015
Depth	8.47 millimeters (0.33 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.58 x 158.73 millimeters (2.98 x 6.25 in)	80.6 x 157.1 millimeters (3.17 x 6.19 in)
Weight	180 grams (6.3 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	P2i certified: water repellent nano-coating	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.26" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1520 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	269 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 632 SDM632 (14nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 250 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 506 725Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	128GB (118GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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	CDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 (Global)	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	Global version (M1810F6LG, M1810F6LI, M1810F6LH): UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 China version (M1810F6LE): CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 VoLTE Global version (M1810F6LG, M1810F6LI, M1810F6LH): LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40) China version (M1810F6LE): LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26) 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 A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	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
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 2MP depth	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	10W (5V/2A) Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	feature not registered	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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: Lunar Red, Eclipse Black, Comet Blue • 19:9 display ratio • 450nit display brightness • MIUI 9	• Colors: Gold, Silver, Gray, Brown • USB OTG On-The-Go • Emotion 4.0 UI • Metallic body • Sony sensor camera • Fingerprint sensor • Fast battery charging: 37% in 30min • nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi 7 (32GB)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 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