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Xiaomi Poco F3 vs Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco F3 and Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Poco F3 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.1 | 5.3 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 5.2 |
| Connectivity | 6.9 | 7.1 |
| Battery & charging | 4.9 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco F3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,520 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 800,216
- against 467,000
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Body Materials
- Glass, Plastic, Metal, Splash Resistant
- against Plastic
Huawei nova 8 Pro 5G, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.1
- Display Pixel Density
- 439 ppi
- against 395 ppi
- Weight
- 184 g
- against 196 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 33 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco F3 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 985 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 650 | Mali-G77 (8-core) |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.2 GHz Best value | 2.58 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 800,216 Best value | 467,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,102 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,042 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with one 3.2 GHz core, three 2.42 GHz cores, and four 1.80 GHz cores. | 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. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Poco F3 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Silver | Black, Blue, Green, White, Purple, Coral, Aurora |
| Body Thickness | 7.8 mm Best value | 7.9 mm |
| Body Width | 76.4 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 196 g | 184 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 85.9 % | 91.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Metal, Splash Resistant Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP53 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Poco F3 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,520 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value |
Display
| Specification | Poco F3 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,300 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.67″ | 6.72″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,236 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,676 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 439 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz Best value | 300 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | AMOLED, Gorilla Glass 5, HDR10+, HDR10, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, DCI-P3, Frameless | OLED, HDR10, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco F3 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco F3 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Poco F3 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 Best value | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco F3 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, Virtual Proximity Sensing | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.06 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.72 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.6 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.84 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Poco F3 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Poco F3 | nova 8 Pro 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2012K11AG | BRQ-AN00, BRQ-AL00 |
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