Huawei nova 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8: specs comparison

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.

Weight

nova 4: 18 g lighter

nova 4:

172 g

Redmi Note 8:

190 g
Chipset

nova 4:

Hisilicon Kirin 970 (10 nm)

Redmi Note 8:

Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Rear camera layout

nova 4:

Triple

Redmi Note 8:

Quad
Depth

nova 4: 0.6 mm thinner

nova 4:

7.8 mm

Redmi Note 8:

8.4 mm
Release year

nova 4:

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 4

Height:

157 mm
Width:

75.1 mm
Depth:

7.8 mm
2. Redmi Note 8

Height:

158.3 mm
Width:

75.3 mm
Depth:

8.4 mm +0.6 mm versus nova 4

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. nova 4

172 g
2. Redmi Note 8

190 g

+18 g versus nova 4

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.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

1. nova 4

nova 4: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
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.

Recorded RAM for nova 4, Redmi Note 8, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	nova 4	Redmi Note 8
32 GB	Not recorded	3 GB RAM
64 GB	Not recorded	4 / 6 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations
128 GB Recorded for all phones	8 GB RAM	4 / 6 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations

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 4

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB

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.

1. nova 4

3750 mAh
2. Redmi Note 8

4000 mAh

+250 mAh versus nova 4

Specifications

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1. nova 42. Redmi Note 8

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8
Dimensions (HxWxD)	157 Х 75.1 Х 7.8 mm	158.3 Х 75.3 Х 8.4 mm
Weight	172 g	190 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inch	6.3" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2310 px	1080 x 2340 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	128 GB 8 GB RAM	32GB 3GB RAM 64GB 4GB RAM 64GB 6GB RAM 128GB 4GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB	microSD up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3750 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	4000 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset	Hisilicon Kirin 970 (10 nm)	Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665 (11 nm)
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	101.4 cm2	97.4 cm2
Screen format	Unknown	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	86.0%	81.7%
PPI /points per inch/	0 PPI	409 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8
Rear camera, main	48 MP Triple	48 MP Quad
Camera specs	48 MP f/1.8 PDAF -16 MP f/2.2 -2 MP f/2.4 depth sensor	48 MP f/1.8 26mm (wide) 1/2" 0.8µm PDAF -8 MP f/2.2 13mm (ultrawide) 1/4" 1.12µm -2 MP f/2.4 1/5" 1.75µm (dedicated macro camera) -2 MP 1.75µm depth sensor
Functions	HDR	HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	25 MP Single	13 MP Single
Specifications	25 MP f/2.0	13 MP f/2.0 1.12µm

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-G72 MP12	Adreno 610
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	143740
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	1499
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	5543
Antutu 8 score *	251296	173592
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	309
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1328

General specs

General specs — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8
Release date	2018 December	2019 August
Colors	Aurora Blue Red White Black	Neptune Blue Moonlight White Space Black
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	480 EUR	190 EUR
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 8(900) 38(2600) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps LTE-A
GPRS	Yes	Yes
Edge	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP EDR LE aptX HD	4.2 A2DP LE
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR - 0.26 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.26 W/kg (head) 1.00 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8
Radio	No	FM radio
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Unknown

Other features

Other features — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity compass - Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W

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