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Apple iPhone 13 mini vs Huawei nova 8
Comparison between Apple iPhone 13 mini and Huawei nova 8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Apple and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iPhone 13 mini | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.8 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 6.6 | 7.0 |
| Connectivity | 7.5 | 5.3 |
| Battery & charging | 2.7 | 4.8 |
Which one is for you?
Apple iPhone 13 mini, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,250,240
- against 467,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Storage Type
- NVMe
- against UFS 2.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Huawei nova 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,800 mAh
- against 2,438 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 4 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 20 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iPhone 13 mini | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Apple A15 Bionic | Huawei Kirin 820E |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Apple GPU (4-core graphics) | Mali-G57 (6-core) |
| Storage Type | NVMe Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.23 GHz Best value | 2.22 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB Best value | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 1,250,240 Best value | 467,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 2,200 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 5,204 | — |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core CPU with two performance cores and four efficiency cores. | Hexa-core (3x2.22 GHz Cortex-A76 and 3x1.84 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | iPhone 13 mini | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Blue, Pink, Red, Green, Grey | Black, Silver, Green, Purple, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 64.2 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 131.5 mm | 160.1 mm |
| Weight | 141 g Best value | 169 g |
| Usable Surface | 85.1 % | 89.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Aluminium Alloy, Glass |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 6 m | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.6 mm |
Battery
| Specification | iPhone 13 mini | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,438 mAh | 3,800 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | iPhone 13 mini | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 5.4″ | 6.57″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 476 ppi Best value | 392 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 2,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Ceramic Shield | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | iPhone 13 mini | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iPhone 13 mini | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, 3D face recognition, LiDAR Scanner | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | iPhone 13 mini | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | iOS 18 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | iOS | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 11 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | iPhone 13 mini | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n29, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM, UMA (Unlicensed Mobile Access) | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.97 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | iPhone 13 mini | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos, DTS, DTS:X, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | iPhone 13 mini | nova 8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | A2628, A2481, A2626, A2629, A2630, iphone14,4 | ANG-L02B, ANG-L21B, ANG-L22B, ANG-LX1, ANG-LX2 |
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