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Xiaomi Redmi 8A (64GB) vs Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi 8A vs Huawei Nova 3e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Nova 3e X Xiaomi Redmi 8A (64GB) 09Points
6.2"
IPS

720x1520

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
11Points Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) Compare Xiaomi Redmi 8A X
5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)

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Redmi 8A (64GB)} 9 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi 8A (64GB) vs Nova 3e (128GB)} 11 Advantages Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
+Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+6.2"7%
Larger screen
vs5.8"
+f/1.8 (aperture)22%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage
Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh67%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
2GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
64GB (51GB available)vs+128GB (115GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
188 grams (6.58 ounces)vs+145 grams (5.08 ounces)30%
Lighter
9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)27%
Thinner
720x1520 pixelsvs+1080x2280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
271 PPIvs+435 PPI61%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12MPvs+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP49%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 24MP198%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

25 Common items in both devices
4GB LPDDR3
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 specs and more in the table below

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πŸ“± Model features

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
ModelRedmi 8A (64GB)Nova 3e (128GB)
Other model namesXiaomi Redmi 8A M1908C3KG, M1908C3KE, M1908C3KC华为 nova 3e ANE-AL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne
Country or region available(Global, International)China
(Global, International), China
ChinaHong Kong
China, Hong Kong
BrandXiaomiHuawei
Release date9/1/20193/19/2018
Depth9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)75.4 x 156.3 millimeters (2.97 x 6.15 in)71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight188 grams (6.58 ounces)145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)Not supported

πŸ“² Display

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.2" inches5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1520 pixels (19:9)1080x2280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)271 PPI435 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display features400nits[typ]feature not registered

πŸ€– Operating System

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

βš™οΈ Processor

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 SDM439 (12nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
6x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 650MhzARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ’½ Memory and storage

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR34GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)
eMMC 5.1
128GB (115GB available)
External storageUntil 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

πŸ“Ά Mobile networks

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-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 card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800 (China), GSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkGlobal, India version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
China version:
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 networkLTE Cat4
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40)
India version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 40, 41)
China version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 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 networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

πŸ“· Camera

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels(dual camera)
16 megapixels
2MP f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.55" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.4Β΅m pixel1Β΅m pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

πŸ“Έ Front camera

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels24 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/4" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12Β΅m pixelfeature not registered

πŸ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

πŸ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

πŸ”‹ Battery

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, watts18W (9V/2A) Wired fast chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy42 hours (1.8 days)17 hours
Standbyfeature not registered454 hours (18.9 days)

βž• Other features

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneousβ€’ Colors: Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
β€’ MIUI 11
β€’ Sony IMX363 back camera sensor
β€’ Quick Charge 3.0
β€’ Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue
β€’ USB OTG On-The-Go
β€’ Aluminum frame
β€’ 2.5D curved glass back
β€’ EMUI 8.0
β€’ Fast battery charging 9V/2A
β€’ VoLTE

☒️ Radiation rate

Redmi 8A (64GB)Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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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