Huawei nova 3i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
nova 3i: 21 g lighter
- nova 3i:
- 169 g
- Redmi Note 8:
- 190 g
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Chipset
- nova 3i:
- HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12 nm)
- Redmi Note 8:
- Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
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Rear camera layout
- nova 3i:
- Dual
- Redmi Note 8:
- Quad
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Depth
nova 3i: 0.8 mm thinner
- nova 3i:
- 7.6 mm
- Redmi Note 8:
- 8.4 mm
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Release year
- nova 3i:
- 2018
- Redmi Note 8:
- 2019
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. nova 3i
- Height:
- 157.6 mm
- Width:
- 75.2 mm
- Depth:
- 7.6 mm
2. Redmi Note 8
- Height:
- 158.3 mm
- Width:
- 75.3 mm
- Depth:
- 8.4 mm +0.8 mm versus nova 3i
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. nova 3i
- Screen diagonal:
- 6.3 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 19.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 97.4 cm²
2. Redmi Note 8
- Screen diagonal:
- 6.3 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 19.5:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 97.4 cm²
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | nova 3i | Redmi Note 8 |
|---|---|---|
| 32 GB | Unknown | 3 GB RAM |
| 64 GB | Unknown | 4 / 6 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations |
| 128 GB | Unknown | 4 / 6 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations |
nova 3i: Original memory entry
128 GB · 4 GB RAM 64 GB · 4/6 GB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. nova 3i
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses SIM 2 slot)
2. Redmi Note 8
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
1. nova 3i2. Redmi Note 8
Everyday essentials
| Specification | nova 3i | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | nova 3i | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | nova 3i | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | nova 3i | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Processor CPU |
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| Graphics processor GPU |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| Antutu 8 score * |
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| GeekBench 5 Single Core * |
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| GeekBench 5 Multi-Core * |
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General specs
| Specification | nova 3i | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Body build | Unknown |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | nova 3i | Redmi Note 8 |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation | Unknown |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | nova 3i | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Unknown |
Other features
| Specification | nova 3i | Redmi Note 8 |
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| Dop |
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