Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB) vs Huawei Nova 2i (L02)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 vs Huawei Nova 2i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/6/2019 12:13 PM, updated: 3/21/2023 4:04 AM

Compare Huawei Nova 2i X Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

48
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Huawei Nova 2i (L02) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 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? Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)

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!

18 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	vs	6 Advantages Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+1080x2340 pixels8% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2160 pixels
+6.3"7% Larger screen	vs	5.9"
+(dual camera) 48MP + 5MP196% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)22% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4000 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3340 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR4X	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)148% More internal storage for applications and files
186 grams (6.51 ounces)	vs	+164 grams (5.74 ounces)13% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/back	vs	+Aluminum body, glass frontAdvantage More resistant material
(front) 13MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP16% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

23 Common items in both devices

eMMC 5.1

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

409 PPI

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Nova 2i (L02)
Other model names	红米Note 7 M1901F7E, M1901F7C, M1901F7G, Xiaomi Lavender	Huawei Nova 2i RNE-L02, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), China	Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan
Brand	Xiaomi	Huawei
Release date	2/28/2019, Announced: 1/10/2019	11/1/2017
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.21 x 159.21 millimeters (2.96 x 6.27 in)	75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass 5	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	6.3" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.4% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	MIUI 10 / 11 / 12	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 (SDM660) (14nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz Kryo 260 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 260 Silver (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 512 (650MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 139075 (v7) Geekbench: 5411 (v4.4) GFXBench: 7.7fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available) eMMC 5.1	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	450/50 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 800/1900, 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 Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) 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 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, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat9 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 48 megapixels 5MP depth f/2.4	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	8000x6000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	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 on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@30/60fps 1080p@120fps (slow motion)	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	(dual front camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + 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) 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 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	20 hours
Standby	feature not registered	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
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: Space black, Nebula red, Neptune blue	• Colors: Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue • EMUI 5.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	Redmi Note 7 (48MP 32GB)	Huawei Nova 2i (L02)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.59W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)	feature not registered