Huawei Nova vs Sony Xperia ZR vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Nova vs Sony Xperia ZR vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei NovaHuawei NovaGlobal · 3GB · 32GB · L11
Sony Xperia ZRSony Xperia ZRGlobal · 2GB · 8GB
Xiaomi Redmi 4 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 4 PrimeChina · 3GB · 32GB
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Basics
Huawei Nova
Huawei Nova
Global · 3GB · 32GB · L11
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Sony Xperia ZR
Sony Xperia ZR
Global · 2GB · 8GB
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Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
9.4
12 reviews
8.2
6 reviews
9.0
124 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Nova vs Sony Xperia ZR vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

Specs stores to buy Huawei Nova Huawei Nova
Global · 3GB · 32GB · L11 		Sony Xperia ZR price compare Sony Xperia ZR
Global · 2GB · 8GB 		Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime price comparison Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5" 4.6" 5"
Resolution FHD HD FHD
Usable surface 70% useful 66% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 69.1 mm
141.2 mm
7.1 mm 		67.3 mm
131.3 mm
11.0 mm 		69.6 mm
141.3 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 146 g 138 g 156 g
Micro SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		SnapD. S4P
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 8 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 77.300
v7 		21.045
v? 		62.359
v?
Battery 3020 mAh 2300 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX386 Exmor RS
1
12.8 Mpx · Unknow

1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K3L8
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 0 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 5.0 Lollipop Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Huawei Sony Xiaomi
Aliases -- Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR C5503, Xperia ZR LTE Xiaomi Hongmi 4, Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro

Release Date
Release date September 2016,
7 years ago 		May 2013,
10 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago
State On Sale Not available Not available
Market Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Nova
Sony Xperia ZR
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Huawei Nova
Sony Xperia ZR
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Size
69.1 mm • 141.2 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
67.3 mm • 131.3 mm • 11.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.6 mm • 141.3 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 146 g 138 g 156 g
Usable surface 70 % 66 % 70 %
Materials Metal - Plastic, Metal
Resistance - IP58
IP55 		-
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5" 4.6" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 441 Pixels per inch 319 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
  • Without Notch
  • 10000:1 contrast ratio
  • 72% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.2
8.8
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.5
7.5
9.1
Is it comfortable?
9.4
8.5
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.0
7.8
8.2
Number of reviews
12 reviews
6 reviews
124 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 4x Krait 200 1.5 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Quad-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes No Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 506 Qualcomm Adreno 320 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 3 GB 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- --

Antutu
Score
77.300
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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21.045
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 37% of devices
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62.359
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 15% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 8 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back No Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED Color LED Notifications -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No No No
Gaming buttons No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.1
7.8
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.3
8.5
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
7.6
8.4
Number of reviews
12 reviews
6 reviews
124 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12.8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Unknown Samsung S5K3L8
Type CMOS BSI Unknown ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 Unknow ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- --
Pixel size 1.25 µm -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.9" -- 1/3.1"

Features
Flash LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
60 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx -- 5 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX219 Exmor RS Omnivision OV5670F
Type CMOS PureCel
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ 2.2
Pixel size 1.25 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/4" 1/3.4"
Others
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
8.5
8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
6.9
6.7
6.1
Quality of selfies
8.7
5.7
7.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
7.2
8.3
Number of reviews
12 reviews
6 reviews
124 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • CDMA BC1 (1900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.990 W/Kg on head
0.940 W/Kg on body 		-- 0.770 W/Kg on head
0.830 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.420 W/Kg on head
0.720 W/Kg on body 		-- --

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Mirrorlink
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
9.0
8.7
Quality of the GPS
9.4
9.0
8.8
And the WiFi?
8.9
9.2
9.0
Number of reviews
12 reviews
6 reviews
124 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3020 mAh
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2300 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 50%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 0%
    More than one day
  • 17%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 6%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 53%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
12 reviews
6 reviews
124 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 5.0.1 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 92%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 8%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 17%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 33%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 21%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 9%
    Never
  • 18%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
  • 40%
    Never
  • 40%
    Once a year
  • 0%
    Every six months
  • 20%
    Every two months or less
  • 9%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
12 reviews
6 reviews
124 reviews
Prices
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