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Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 vs Huawei Honor 9A
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 and Huawei Honor 9A: 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 | Redmi Note 8 | Honor 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.4 | 2.7 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 4.8 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 4.5 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 5.1 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 161,572
- against 95,000
- RAM Capacity
- 6 GB
- against 3 GB
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
Huawei Honor 9A, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Honor 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | MediaTek Helio P22 |
| Processor Process Size | 11 nm Best value | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 610 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 161,572 Best value | 95,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with four 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores. | 4x Cortex-A53 at 2.0 GHz plus 4x Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB Best value | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Honor 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Black, Purple | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 75.3 mm | 74.1 mm |
| Body Height | 158.3 mm | 159.1 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | 185 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.7 % Best value | 81 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP52 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Honor 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Honor 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.3″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 409 ppi Best value | 278 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPS |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Honor 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Honor 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Honor 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Honor 9A |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | 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 B20, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40 | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 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 B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | — |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 | — |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, FM Radio, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | — |
| SAR American Head | 0.26 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.09 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Honor 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE | — |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Honor 9A |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M1908C3JH, M1908C3JG, M1908C3JI | — |
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