Huawei nova 5i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
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 5i: 31 g lighter
- nova 5i:
- 178 g
- Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
- 209 g
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Screen diagonal
nova 5i: 0.27 in smaller diagonal
- nova 5i:
- 6.4 in
- Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
- 6.67 in
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Chipset
- nova 5i:
- Hisilicon Kirin 710F (12 nm)
- Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
- Qualcomm SM7125 Snapdragon 720G (8 nm)
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Depth
nova 5i: 0.5 mm thinner
- nova 5i:
- 8.3 mm
- Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
- 8.8 mm
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Height
nova 5i: 6.4 mm shorter
- nova 5i:
- 159.1 mm
- Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
- 165.5 mm
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Release year
- nova 5i:
- 2019
- Redmi Note 9 Pro Max:
- 2020
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 5i
- Height:
- 159.1 mm
- Width:
- 75.9 mm
- Depth:
- 8.3 mm
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Height:
- 165.5 mm +6.4 mm versus nova 5i
- Width:
- 76.7 mm
- Depth:
- 8.8 mm +0.5 mm versus nova 5i
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.
At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.
1. nova 5i
nova 5i: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- Screen diagonal:
- 6.67 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 20:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 107.4 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 5i | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
|---|---|---|
| 64 GB | Unknown | 6 GB RAM |
| 128 GB | Unknown | 6 / 8 GB RAM Alternative RAM configurations |
nova 5i: Original memory entry
128 GB · 6/8 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 5i
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 512 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
- NFC:
- Unknown
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSDXC (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
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1. nova 5i2. Redmi Note 9 Pro Max
Everyday essentials
| Specification | nova 5i | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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Display
| Specification | nova 5i | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
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| Screen format | Unknown |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | nova 5i | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | nova 5i | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
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| Antutu 8 score * |
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General specs
| Specification | nova 5i | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
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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 5i | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
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| SIM card |
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| Speed |
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| Edge |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | nova 5i | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | nova 5i | Redmi Note 9 Pro Max |
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| Dop |
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