Huawei nova 2 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei nova 2 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei nova 2 LiteHuawei nova 2 LiteChina · 3GB · 32GB
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Technical data sheets

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Huawei nova 2 Lite
Huawei nova 2 Lite
China · 3GB · 32GB
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
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1 review
9.0
554 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei nova 2 Lite vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 5

Specs Huawei nova 2 Lite price compare Huawei nova 2 Lite
China · 3GB · 32GB 		stores to buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.99" 5.99"
Resolution HD+ FHD+
Usable surface 76% useful 77% useful
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Dimensions 76.7 mm
158.3 mm
7.8 mm 		75.4 mm
158.5 mm
8.1 mm
Weight 155 g 180 g
Micro SnapD. 430
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 636
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 59.631
v7 		116.663
v7
Battery 3000 mAh 4000 mAh
Main Camera 1
13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2

2 		1
12 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5K2L7
2
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 9.0 P

Brand
Brand Huawei Xiaomi
Aliases -- Red Rice Note 5, M1803E7SG

Release Date
Release date March 2018,
8 years ago 		March 2018,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market China Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei nova 2 Lite
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Huawei nova 2 Lite
Xiaomi Redmi Note 5
Size
76.7 mm • 158.3 mm • 7.8 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.4 mm • 158.5 mm • 8.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 155 g 180 g
Usable surface 76 % 77 %
Materials Metal Aluminium alloy
Resistance - -
Colors
Black
Blue
Black
Gold
Cyan
Rose Gold

Screen
Diagonal 5.99" 5.99"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 18:9 18:9
Resolution HD+
720 x 1440 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2160 px
Density 269 Pixels per inch 403 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • LED Notifications
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 450 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1000:1 contrast ratio
  • NTSC
  • 84% NTSC
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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7.9
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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9.0
Is it comfortable?
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9.0
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
--
8.1
Number of reviews
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554 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.1GHz 8x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 505 Qualcomm Adreno 509

RAM
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
59.631
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 29% of devices
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116.663
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 32% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- eMMC 5.1 Storage
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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9.1
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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8.5
Number of reviews
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554 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Double rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 13 Mpx 12 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Samsung S5K2L7
Type CMOS ISOCELL
ISO -- 100 - 1600
Pixel size -- 1.40 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.6"
2
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
5 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ --
ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Unknown
Samsung S5K5E8
Type
--
CMOS
Pixel size
--
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
1/5"

Features
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • AF assist Beam
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 13 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Unknown Omnivision OV13855
Type -- PureCel
Pixel size -- 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- 1/2.9"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
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7.6
Quality of selfies
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8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
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8.7
Number of reviews
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554 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

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

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

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- 1.290 W/Kg on head
1.240 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

 -- --

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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9.1
Quality of the GPS
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9.1
And the WiFi?
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9.2
Number of reviews
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554 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
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4000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No Yes,
10.0W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 1%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 20%
    One day
  • 56%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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554 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 8 years ago
  • MIUI V11 (Android 9 P)
    Android 9.0 P, 7 years ago
Google Services Without Google Mobile services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 85%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 12%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 2%
    Never
  • 3%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 62%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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554 reviews
Prices
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