Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Poco M3 vs Huawei nova 8i
Comparison between Xiaomi Poco M3 and Huawei nova 8i: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei nova 8i, ahead on Design & display and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Poco M3 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.2 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.3 | 3.4 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 4.9 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Poco M3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
- 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 439 nits
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 198 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Poco M3 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 177,904 | 201,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 339 | 339 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,208 | 1,208 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver 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 | Poco M3 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Yellow, Grey, Black | Silver, Blue, Black |
| Body Thickness | 9.6 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 74.7 mm |
| Body Height | 162.3 mm | 161.9 mm |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | 89.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | Poco M3 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 4,300 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Poco M3 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 439 nits | 500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 6.67″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,376 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi Best value | 391 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD, Water Drop Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Poco M3 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Poco M3 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Poco M3 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Poco M3 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual 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 B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 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, 2G, 3G | 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 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, Wi-Fi Display | 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, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 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 |
| SAR American Head | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.597 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.807 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Poco M3 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Poco M3 | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2010J19CG, M2010J19CI | NEN-L22, NEN-LX1, NEN-LX3 |
