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Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB) vs Huawei Nova 2i (L22)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro vs Huawei Nova 2i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Nova 2i X Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB) 28Points
6.67"
OLED

1080x2400

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)

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!

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)} 28 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB) vs Nova 2i (L22)} 5 Advantages Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (6nm)25%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR4X100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR3
+128GB (101GB available)94%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (52GB available)
+UFS 2.2Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2400 pixels11%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2160 pixels
+6.67"13%
Larger screen
vs5.9"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP2 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+f/1.9 (aperture)16%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP8%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 8.0 Oreo
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3340 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP53 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
187 grams (6.55 ounces)vs+164 grams (5.74 ounces)14%
Lighter
7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)5%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage
More resistant material
395 PPIvs+409 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

20 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+13 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
ModelRedmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Nova 2i (L22)
Other model namesRedmi Note 12 Pro 5G 22101316C (NFC)Huawei Nova 2i RNE-L22, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone
Country or region availableChina
China
PhilippinesHong KongMalaysiaSingaporeThailandVietnam
Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
BrandXiaomiHuawei
Release date11/1/2022, Announced: 10/27/202211/1/2017
Depth7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)76 x 162.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.41 in)75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Display typeOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.67" inches5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~86.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI409 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features500nits[typ]
Dolby Vision/HDR10+
Touch Sampling Rate: 240Hz
feature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
System versionAndroid 12Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 8.0 Oreo
User InterfaceMIUI 13 / 14feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 (6nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
6x 2GHz 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 controllerARM Mali-G68 MC4ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 490526 (v9)
Geekbench: 2209 (v5.1), 2372 (v6)
GFXBench: 22fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 2.2
64GB (52GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageNot supportedUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-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 / Upload2000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 8, 19)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1900/2100
Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 8, 19)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSAGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
50 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2120ยฐ1/4"1.12ยตm
2MP macro f/2.4
(dual camera)
16 megapixels
2MP depth
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.56" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extras1080p@30/60/120fps
720p@960fps (slow motion)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels(dual front camera)
13 megapixels
2MP depth
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.06" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, watts67W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registered550 hours (22.9 days)

โž• Other features

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Onyx Black, White, Stardust Purple, Frosted Blueโ€ข Colors: Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue
โ€ข EMUI 5.1

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 12 Pro (China 128GB/8GB)Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
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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