Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) vs Huawei Honor (U8860)

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

8/6/2014 10:07 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:20 PM

Compare Huawei Honor X Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Removable)

02Points Huawei Honor (U8860) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)

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!

20 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G)	vs	2 Advantages Huawei Honor (U8860)
+1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core60% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.4GHz 32bit Single-core
+2GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (5GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)15% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+267 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+5.5"38% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 5MP156% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	Supported
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+4G TD-LTEAdvantage The 4G TD-LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps
+3100 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1930 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 b/g/n [wifi4]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+140 grams (4.9 ounces)45% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+15 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

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
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Model	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
Other model names	Xiaomi Redmi Note LTE (1st generation), Xiaomi Hongmi Note	Huawei Honor U8860, Huawei U8860, Huawei Honor 1
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong	(Global, International)
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	8/7/2014	11/15/2011
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in)	61.5 x 122 millimeters (2.42 x 4.8 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	245 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
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000	UMTS 900/2100 AT&T: UMTS 850/1900
Primary 4G network	TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	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	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
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	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + 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)
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) HB5F1H
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	1930 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	770 hours (32.1 days)	380 hours (15.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Android MIUI 5.0 • YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Yellow, Pink, Burgundy • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note (4G)	Honor (U8860)
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