Huawei Nova 8i vs Huawei Y9a: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Nova 8i vs Huawei Y9a. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Huawei Nova 8iHuawei Nova 8iGlobal · 6GB · 128GB · L21D
Huawei Y9aHuawei Y9aAmerica · 6GB · 128GB · L23
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Huawei Nova 8i
Huawei Nova 8i
Global · 6GB · 128GB · L21D
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Huawei Y9a
Huawei Y9a
America · 6GB · 128GB · L23
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		7.0 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 7.0Design & Materials 5.8Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 5.5Performance & Hardware 5.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 5.9Camera 6.6Camera
Connectivity score 4.6 Connectivity 5.1 Connectivity
Battery score 5.6 Battery 5.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
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3 reviews
4.7
10 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Nova 8i vs Huawei Y9a

Specs stores to buy Huawei Nova 8i Huawei Nova 8i
Global · 6GB · 128GB · L21D 		stores to buy Huawei Y9a Huawei Y9a
America · 6GB · 128GB · L23
Inches 6.67" 6.63"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 89% useful 84% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 74.7 mm
161.9 mm
8.6 mm 		76.5 mm
163.5 mm
8.9 mm
Weight 190 g 197 g
Micro SnapD. 662
Octa-Core 		Helio G80
Octa-Core
RAM 6 GB RAM 6 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 201.000
v9 		203.078
v8
Battery 4300 mAh 4300 mAh
Main Camera 1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.9

2 3 4 		1
64 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX682 Exmor RS
2 3 4
Selfie Camera SELF 16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0 SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
Bands
OS Android 10 Q Android 10 Q

Brand
Brand Huawei Huawei
Aliases Neumann-L21D FRL-L23, Huawei Nova Y9a

Release Date
Release date July 2021,
2 years ago 		September 2020,
3 years ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global America

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Nova 8i
Huawei Y9a
Huawei Nova 8i
Huawei Y9a
Size
74.7 mm • 161.9 mm • 8.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
76.5 mm • 163.5 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 190 g 197 g
Usable surface 89 % 84 %
Materials Plastic Plastic
Resistance - -
Colors
Black

Blue

Silver
Black

Silver

Pink

Screen
Diagonal 6.67" 6.63"
Type TFT LCD (IPS) TFT LCD (IPS)
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2376 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2400 px
Density 391 Pixels per inch 397 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Touch sampling rate 180 Hz
  • Max brightness HBM - 500 cd/m²
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Without Notch
  • TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
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4.6
Do you think it's a nice phone?
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6.9
Is it comfortable?
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5.7
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
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4.2
Number of reviews
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10 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 MediaTek Helio G80 (MT6769T)
CPU 4x Kryo 260 2.0 GHz + 4x Kryo 260 1.8 GHz 2x Cortex-A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 1.8 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 11 nm 12 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 610 ARM Mali-G52 2EEMC2

RAM
RAM 6 GB 6 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
201.000
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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203.078
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the side Yes, on the side

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

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
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4.0
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
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6.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
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4.3
Number of reviews
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10 reviews

Camera

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

Standard

Standard
Resolution 64 Mpx 64 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony IMX682 Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 0.80 µm
Pixel Binning -- 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size -- 1/1.7"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle lens

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
8 Mpx
8 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.12 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
3
Camera type

Portrait mode (depth)

Portrait mode (depth)
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--
4
Camera type

Macro lens

Macro lens
Resolution
2 Mpx
2 Mpx
Sensor
Unknown
Unknown
Type
--
--
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.4
ƒ/ 2.4
Pixel size
1.75 µm
--
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
--
--

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Quadruple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Retractable front camera
  • Geotagging
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 16 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.0
Pixel size -- 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
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7.0
Quality of nighttime photos
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6.1
Quality of selfies
--
6.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
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7.2
Number of reviews
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10 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • 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
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.1 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • LE (Low Energy)

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

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

SAR
European measurement

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

 -- --
American measurement

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

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

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
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6.3
Quality of the GPS
--
5.4
And the WiFi?
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6.0
Number of reviews
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10 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
4300 mAh
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4300 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
66.0W 		Yes,
22.5W
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
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  • 10%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 50%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
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10 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
  • Android 10
    Android 10 Q, 4 years ago
Google Services (official) No No

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
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  • 20%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 40%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
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  • 22%
    Never
  • 22%
    Once a year
  • 33%
    Every six months
  • 22%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
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10 reviews
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