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Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite
Comparison between Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G and ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Huawei and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nova 8 Pro 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.0 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Camera | 5.2 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.1 | 5.5 |
Which one is for you?
Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- 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
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 439 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 184 g
- against 215 g
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,100 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Body Materials
- Glass, Metal
- against Plastic
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G77 (8-core) | Qualcomm Adreno 620 |
| Storage Type | UFS | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.58 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 467,000 | 325,370 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x Cortex-A76 at 2.58 GHz, 3x Cortex-A76 at 2.40 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.84 GHz. | Octa-core: 1 × 2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime, 1 × 2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold, and 6 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, Green, White, Purple, Coral, Aurora | Black, Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 7.9 mm Best value | 9.1 mm |
| Body Width | 74.1 mm | 78.5 mm |
| Body Height | 163.3 mm | 171.7 mm |
| Weight | 184 g Best value | 215 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.7 % Best value | 80.5 % |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Glass, Metal Best value |
| Resistance Features | — | Pressure-Sensitive Zones |
Battery
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 66 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.72″ Best value | 6.65″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,236 px Best value | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,676 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 439 ppi Best value | 388 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 300 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | OLED, HDR10, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | 144Hz, AMOLED, Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B6, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B9, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n83, 5G NR n84 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B20, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, PBAP/PAB |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, USB Charging, USB 2.0, ANT+, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | — | 3,700 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 1,600 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio, DTS, DTS:X, AVRCP, DIP, PBAP/PAB, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | nova 8 Pro 5G | nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | BRQ-AN00, BRQ-AL00 | NX651J |
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