Huawei nova 7i 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 7i: 16 g lighter

nova 7i:

183 g

Redmi Note 8 Pro:

199 g
Chipset

nova 7i:

HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7 nm)

Redmi Note 8 Pro:

Mediatek Helio G90T (12nm)
Height

nova 7i: 2.1 mm shorter

nova 7i:

159.2 mm

Redmi Note 8 Pro:

161.3 mm
Release year

nova 7i:

2020

Redmi Note 8 Pro:

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 7i

Height:

159.2 mm
Width:

76.3 mm
Depth:

8.7 mm
2. Redmi Note 8 Pro

Height:

161.3 mm +2.1 mm versus nova 7i
Width:

76.4 mm
Depth:

8.8 mm

Weight

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

1. nova 7i

183 g
2. Redmi Note 8 Pro

199 g

+16 g versus nova 7i

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 7i

Screen diagonal:

6.4 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

100.5 cm²
2. Redmi Note 8 Pro

Screen diagonal:

6.53 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

19.5:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

104.7 cm²

Redmi Note 8 Pro has approximately 4.1% more rectangular screen area than nova 7i.

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 7i, Redmi Note 8 Pro, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	nova 7i	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 7i

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details NM (Nano Memory) · up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot)

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 7i

4200 mAh
2. Redmi Note 8 Pro

4500 mAh

+300 mAh versus nova 7i

Specifications

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1. nova 7i2. Redmi Note 8 Pro

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for nova 7i, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 7i	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Dimensions (HxWxD)	159.2 Х 76.3 Х 8.7 mm	161.3 Х 76.4 Х 8.8 mm
Weight	183 g	199 g
Technology	LTPS 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.	128GB 8GB RAM	64GB 6 GB RAM 128GB 6GB RAM 128GB 8GB RAM
Memory card support	NM (Nano Memory) up to 256GB (uses shared SIM slot)	microSD up to 256 GB (uses shared SIM slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	4200 mAh Non-removable Li-Po	4500 mAh Non-removable Li-Po
Operating system OS	Android 10.0 (AOSP + HMS); EMUI 10	Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10
Chipset	HiSilicon Kirin 810 (7 nm)	Mediatek Helio G90T (12nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for nova 7i, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 7i	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	101.4 cm2	104.7 cm2
Screen format	19.5:9 (height:width)	19.5:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	83.5%	84.9%
PPI /points per inch/	398 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 7i, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 7i	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Rear camera, main	48 MP Quad	64 MP Quad
Camera specs	48 MP f/1.8 26mm (wide) 1/2.0" 0.8µm PDAF -8 MP f/2.4 (ultrawide) -2 MP 27mm (macro) 1/5.0" 1.75µm -2 MP 1.75µm 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	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	16 MP Single	20 MP Single
Specifications	16 MP f/2.0 (wide) 1/3.1'' 1.0µm	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 7i, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 7i	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Processor CPU	Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x Cortex-A76 & 6x Cortex-A55)
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-G52 MP6	Mali-G76MC4
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	283293
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	Unknown	2562
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	Unknown	7739
Antutu 8 score *	283729	291733
GeekBench 5 Single Core *	Unknown	485
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core *	Unknown	1589

General specs

General specs — specifications for nova 7i, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 7i	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Release date	2020 January	2019 August
Colors	Midnight Black Crush Green Sakura Pink	Black Red Blue White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	230 EUR	180 EUR
Body build	Glass front plastic back plastic frame	Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 5)

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for nova 7i, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 7i	Redmi Note 8 Pro
SIM card	Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid 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 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 3(1800) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 18(800) 19(800) 20(800) 28(700) 34(2000) 38(2600) 39(1900) 40(2300) 41(2500) - JNY-L21A JNY-L01A JNY-L21B	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 (2CA) Cat13 400/75 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 Wi-Fi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS GALILEO BDS QZSS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector USB On-The-Go	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Bluetooth	5.1 A2DP LE	5.0 A2DP LE

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for nova 7i, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 7i	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Radio	Unknown	FM radio recording
Others	Unknown	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for nova 7i, Redmi Note 8 Pro.
Specification	nova 7i	Redmi Note 8 Pro
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer proximity compass - Fast charging 40W 70% in 30 min - For Global market	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity compass Infrared port - Fast battery charging 18W (Quick Charge 4+) - Preliminary specifications

Huawei nova 7i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro

Huawei nova 7i

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