Xiaomi Redmi Note (4G) vs Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note vs Huawei Nova 7i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
13
MP
MP
5mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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6.4"
IPS
IPS
1080x2310
48
MP
MP
16mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 7i (L21B)
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21 Common items in both devices |
Plastic body, glass front |
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
Model | Redmi Note (4G) | Nova 7i (L21B) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Redmi Note LTE (1st generation), Xiaomi Hongmi Note | Huawei Nova 7i (JNY-L22A) NFC Dual-SIM (8GB RAM) |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Huawei |
Release date | 8/7/2014 | 1/30/2020 |
Depth | 9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.7 x 154 millimeters (3.1 x 6.06 in) | 76.3 x 159.2 millimeters (3 x 6.27 in) |
Weight | 203 grams (7.11 ounces) | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | LTPS IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 6.4" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 1080x2310 pixels (19:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 398 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 60Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | Not supported |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 4.4.2 KitKat | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8928 (28nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7nm) |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.27GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 1.88GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | ARM Mali-G52 MP6 820Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR3 | 8GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 8GB (5GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB nano-Memory (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 400/75 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 | GSM 900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40) | LTE Cat13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE |
๐ท Camera | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 13 megapixels | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 0.8ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | Autofocus | 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 | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 5 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 2560x1920 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3.06" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1ยตm pixel |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
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.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 5.1 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 4200 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 40W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 14 hours | feature not registered |
Standby | 770 hours (32.1 days) | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
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, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | โข Colors: Black, White โข Android MIUI 5.0 โข YouTube, Google Talk, WhatsApp โข Java framework | โข Colors: Black, Emerald Green, Light pink/blue โข EMUI 10 โข Screen protective film included |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Redmi Note (4G) | Huawei Nova 7i (L21B) | |
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 |