Side-by-side technical data
Infinix Note 8 vs Huawei nova 8i
Comparison between Infinix Note 8 and Huawei nova 8i: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Infinix and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Note 8 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.6 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 4.7 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Infinix Note 8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,200 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 416
- against 339
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,354
- against 1,208
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Huawei nova 8i, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Peak Display Brightness
- 500 nits
- against 480 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 391 ppi
- against 258 ppi
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 206 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Note 8 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G80 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 203,000 | 201,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 Best value | 339 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,354 Best value | 1,208 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU: 4x Kryo 260 Gold at 2.0 GHz and 4x Kryo 260 Silver at 1.8 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Note 8 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Grey, Blue, Green | Silver, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.8 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 175.3 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 206 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83 % | 89.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | — | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Note 8 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,200 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Note 8 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | 500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.95″ Best value | 6.67″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,640 px | 2,376 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 258 ppi | 391 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, IPS LCD | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Note 8 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Note 8 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Note 8 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Note 8 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 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, 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 B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, FM Radio, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 390 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Note 8 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 2 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Note 8 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | X692, MZ-Infinix X692 | NEN-L22, NEN-LX1, NEN-LX3 |
