Huawei Honor 8 Lite vs Huawei Nova vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Honor 8 Lite vs Huawei Nova vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Honor 8 LiteHuawei Honor 8 LiteChina · 4GB · 32GB · AL00
Huawei NovaHuawei NovaGlobal · 3GB · 32GB · L11
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)Global · 2GB · 16GB · A320F
Xiaomi Redmi 4 PrimeXiaomi Redmi 4 PrimeChina · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Huawei Honor 8 Lite
Huawei Honor 8 Lite
China · 4GB · 32GB · AL00
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Huawei Nova
Huawei Nova
Global · 3GB · 32GB · L11
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Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A320F
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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 6.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		6.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials 5.7Design & Materials 6.0Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera 5.7Camera 5.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity 5.3 Connectivity 6.2 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery 4.7 Battery 4.5 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.0
13 reviews
9.4
12 reviews
7.9
28 reviews
9.0
124 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Honor 8 Lite vs Huawei Nova vs Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) vs Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime

Specs stores to buy Huawei Honor 8 Lite Huawei Honor 8 Lite
China · 4GB · 32GB · AL00 		stores to buy Huawei Nova Huawei Nova
Global · 3GB · 32GB · L11 		Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017) prices Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Global · 2GB · 16GB · A320F 		Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime price comparison Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
China · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.2" 5" 4.7" 5"
Resolution FHD FHD HD FHD
Usable surface 69% useful 70% useful 68% useful 70% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 72.9 mm
147.2 mm
7.6 mm 		69.1 mm
141.2 mm
7.1 mm 		66.2 mm
135.4 mm
7.9 mm 		69.6 mm
141.3 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 147 g 146 g 138 g 156 g
Micro Kirin 655
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core 		Exynos 7870
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 625
Octa-Core
RAM 4 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 2 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 56.500
v? 		77.300
v7 		45.259
v? 		62.359
v?
Battery 3000 mAh 3020 mAh 2350 mAh 4100 mAh
Main Camera 1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX386 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX258
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K3L8
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 6.0 Marshmallow Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Huawei Huawei Samsung Xiaomi
Aliases -- -- SM-A320F, A320F Xiaomi Hongmi 4, Xiaomi Redmi 4 Pro

Release Date
Release date February 2017,
7 years ago 		September 2016,
7 years ago 		January 2017,
7 years ago 		November 2016,
7 years ago
State Not available On Sale On Sale Not available
Market China Global Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Honor 8 Lite
Huawei Nova
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Huawei Honor 8 Lite
Huawei Nova
Samsung Galaxy A3 (2017)
Xiaomi Redmi 4 Prime
Size
72.9 mm • 147.2 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.1 mm • 141.2 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
66.2 mm • 135.4 mm • 7.9 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 147 g 146 g 138 g 156 g
Usable surface 69 % 70 % 68 % 70 %
Materials Plastic, Glass Metal Aluminium alloy Plastic, Metal
Resistance - - IP68 -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gold
Gold

Silver

Gray

Rose-gold
Black

Blue

Gold

Rose-gold
Gold

Silver

Gray

Screen
Diagonal 5.2" 5" 4.7" 5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS Super AMOLED LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px 		FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 424 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch 312 Pixels per inch 441 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • GFF full lamination
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • 1500:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 85% NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • 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?
6.5
8.2
7.2
7.5
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.4
9.5
8.6
9.1
Is it comfortable?
9.6
9.4
9.3
9.1
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9
9.0
8.1
8.2
Number of reviews
13 reviews
12 reviews
28 reviews
124 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 655 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7870 Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 MSM8953
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 2.15 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.7 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 1.6 GHz 8x Cortex-A53 2.0 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 14 nm 14 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU ARM Mali-T830 MP2 Qualcomm Adreno 506 ARM Mali-T830 Qualcomm Adreno 506

RAM
RAM 4 GB 3 GB 2 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
56.500
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 8% of devices
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77.300
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 45% of devices
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45.259
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 43% of devices
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62.359
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 14% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card 		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 Yes, in the back Yes, on the front Yes, in the back

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Hall
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Geomagnetic
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.9
8.1
7.5
8.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7
9.3
7.8
9.3
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.2
8.2
5.7
8.4
Number of reviews
13 reviews
12 reviews
28 reviews
124 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 12 Mpx 12 Mpx 13 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX386 Exmor RS Sony IMX258 Samsung S5K3L8
Type CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- 1.25 µm 1.12 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9" 1/3.06" 1/3.1"

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

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

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.1
9.0
8.1
8.4
Quality of nighttime photos
6.8
6.9
6.1
6.1
Quality of selfies
8.2
8.7
7.8
7.4
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.3
8.6
7.6
8.3
Number of reviews
13 reviews
12 reviews
28 reviews
124 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • 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)
  • 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
  • CDMA2000 EV-DO
  • CDMA BC0 (800)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • 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 Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • 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 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HOGP
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

 0.360 W/Kg on head
0.930 W/Kg on body 		0.990 W/Kg on head
0.940 W/Kg on body 		0.349 W/Kg on head
1.380 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 		0.860 W/Kg on head
0.740 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.5
8.5
9.0
8.7
Quality of the GPS
8.4
9.4
8.1
8.8
And the WiFi?
8.7
8.9
8.1
9.0
Number of reviews
13 reviews
12 reviews
28 reviews
124 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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3020 mAh
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2350 mAh
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4100 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 8%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 0%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 42%
    More than one day
  • 33%
    Two days or more
  • 7%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 25%
    One day
  • 54%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    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
13 reviews
12 reviews
28 reviews
124 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V8 (Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow)
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) No 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
  • 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
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 71%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 29%
    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?
  • 17%
    Never
  • 8%
    Once a year
  • 50%
    Every six months
  • 25%
    Every two months or less
  • 9%
    Never
  • 18%
    Once a year
  • 64%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
  • 12%
    Never
  • 15%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 15%
    Every two months or less
  • 9%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 33%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
13 reviews
12 reviews
28 reviews
124 reviews
Prices
Prices unavailable
From $ 106 --
From $ 270 --
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