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Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T vs Huawei Nova 8 SE (High Edition)
Comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T and Huawei Nova 8 SE (High Edition): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Huawei.
The verdict
Your pick: Huawei Nova 8 SE (High Edition), ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Connectivity or Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Redmi Note 9T | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.3 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.1 | 4.8 |
| Camera | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 4.2 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 9T, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
Huawei Nova 8 SE (High Edition), if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 199 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Redmi Note 9T | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 800U | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC3 | Mali-G57 MP3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 288,732 | 301,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | — |
| 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 | — |
Design
| Specification | Redmi Note 9T | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple | Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.1 mm | 7.46 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.3 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 161.2 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 199 g | 178 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84 % | — |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | — |
| Resistance Features | Splash Resistant, Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | Redmi Note 9T | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Po |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Redmi Note 9T | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 450 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.53″ | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 395 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 5, IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Touchscreen, HDR10 |
Sensors
| Specification | Redmi Note 9T | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Redmi Note 9T | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyroscope |
Software
| Specification | Redmi Note 9T | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Redmi Note 9T | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM |
| 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 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, 5G NR n79 | — |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | — |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value | GPS, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Infrared, VoLTE, ANT+ | USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.07 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.05 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.59 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.94 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 210 Mbps | 210 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Redmi Note 9T | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio | A2DP |
Technical
| Specification | Redmi Note 9T | Nova 8 SE (High Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2007J22G, J22 | — |
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