Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) vs Huawei Nova 2i (L22)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime vs Huawei Nova 2i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/1/2018 10:00 PM, updated: 4/7/2020 8:40 PM

Compare Huawei Nova 2i X Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Huawei Nova 2i (L22) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 2i (L22)

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!

7 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	vs	9 Advantages Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP8% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core70% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels153% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+409 PPI53% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+5.9"7% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP40% Higher resolution main camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
3080 mAh	vs	+3340 mAh8% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

28 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR3

64GB (53GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Nova 2i (L22)
Other model names	红米Note 5A 高配版, Redmi Note 5A-S Prime MDE6S, MDT6S	Huawei Nova 2i RNE-L22, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone
Country or region available	China	Philippines, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	8/1/2017	11/1/2017
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.2 x 153 millimeters (3 x 6.02 in)	75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 435 MSM8940 (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 505	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	64GB (53GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Dual-SIM	Dual-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 card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8) TD-LTE 2000/1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	(dual front camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3080 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	32 hours (1.3 days)	20 hours
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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	• Colors: Gold, Dark Grey, Silver, Rose Gold • 2.5D glass screen • 450-nits brightness • MIUI 9.0	• Colors: Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue • EMUI 5.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 5A Prime (64GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L22)
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