Huawei nova 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: 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: 27 g lighter

nova 4:

172 g

Redmi Note 8 Pro:

199 g
Width

nova 4: 1.3 mm narrower

nova 4:

75.1 mm

Redmi Note 8 Pro:

76.4 mm
Chipset

nova 4:

Hisilicon Kirin 970 (10 nm)

Redmi Note 8 Pro:

Mediatek Helio G90T (12nm)
Rear camera layout

nova 4:

Triple

Redmi Note 8 Pro:

Quad
Depth

nova 4: 1 mm thinner

nova 4:

7.8 mm

Redmi Note 8 Pro:

8.8 mm
Height

nova 4: 4.3 mm shorter

nova 4:

157 mm

Redmi Note 8 Pro:

161.3 mm

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 Pro

Height:

161.3 mm +4.3 mm versus nova 4
Width:

76.4 mm +1.3 mm versus nova 4
Depth:

8.8 mm +1 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 Pro

199 g

+27 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 Pro

Screen diagonal:

6.53 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

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

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM 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 Pro

4500 mAh

+750 mAh versus nova 4

Specifications

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1. nova 42. Redmi Note 8 Pro

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Dimensions (HxWxD)	157 Х 75.1 Х 7.8 mm	161.3 Х 76.4 Х 8.8 mm
Weight	172 g	199 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inch	6.53" 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	64GB 6 GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB	microSD up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3750 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	4500 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset	Hisilicon Kirin 970 (10 nm)	Mediatek Helio G90T (12nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	101.4 cm2	104.7 cm2
Screen format	Unknown	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	86.0%	84.9%
PPI /points per inch/	0 PPI	395 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

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

Camera and Video — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Rear camera, main	48 MP Triple	64 MP Quad
Camera specs	48 MP f/1.8 PDAF -16 MP f/2.2 -2 MP f/2.4 depth sensor	64 MP f/1.8 (wide) 1/1.7'' 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
Video	1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	25 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	25 MP f/2.0	20 MP f/2.0
DxOMark Main Score *	Unknown	84
DxOMark Photo *	Unknown	87
DxOMark Video *	Unknown	78

Performance

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

Performance — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)	Octa-core (2x Cortex-A76 & 6x Cortex-A55)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-G72 MP12	Mali-G76MC4
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	283293
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	2562
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	7739
Antutu 8 score *	251296	291733
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	485
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1589

General specs

General specs — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Release date	2018 December	2019 August
Colors	Aurora Blue Red White Black	Black Red Blue White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	480 EUR	180 EUR
Body build	Unknown	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8 Pro
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Hybrid 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 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 40(2300) 41(2500)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 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
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP EDR LE aptX HD	5.0 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

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

Other features

Other features — specifications for nova 4, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 4	Redmi Note 8 Pro
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 (Quick Charge 4+) - Preliminary specifications

Huawei nova 4 vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Huawei nova 4

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro