Honor 7C
#3665
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
#4118Category Breakdown
Honor 7C
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Performance
62.758.2
Camera
27.919.1
Display
56.558.9
Battery
24.225.2
Build
77.884.6
Connectivity
46.753.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
39.436.1
Summary
- The Honor 7C features a larger 5.99-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 has a smaller 5.5-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Honor 7C is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 chipset, offering decent multitasking capabilities with options for 3GB or 4GB of RAM, whereas the Redmi Note 2 uses a Mediatek Helio X10 chipset with 2GB of RAM, which may be less efficient for demanding tasks.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Note 2 has a lower 5 MP selfie camera compared to the 8 MP on the Honor 7C.
- The Honor 7C has a 3000 mAh battery, while the Redmi Note 2 has a slightly larger 3060 mAh battery with faster 10W charging.
- For software, the Honor 7C runs on Android 8.0 with EMUI 8, providing a more updated experience compared to the Redmi Note 2, which operates on Android 5.0 with MIUI 7.
- Build quality differs as well, with the Honor 7C featuring an aluminum frame and back, while the Redmi Note 2 has a plastic back and frame.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Honor 7C
Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
General
Release Date
2018
2015
Announced
2018
2015
Description
For Europe, India, Egypt, UAE, SA, China; other marketsAlso known as Huawei Enjoy 8 in China
Also known as Redmi Note 2 Prime
Display
Size
5.99"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Mediatek MT6795 Helio X10 (28 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 - Redmi Note 2Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53 - Redmi Note 2 Prime
GPU
Adreno 506
PowerVR G6200
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM (Standard), 32GB 2GB RAM (Prime)
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot) - Chinese version only
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
720p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3000 mAh
3060 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3060 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.3 x 76.7 x 7.8 mm (6.23 x 3.02 x 0.31 in)
152 x 76 x 8.3 mm (5.98 x 2.99 x 0.33 in)
Weight
164 g
160 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Red, Gold, Blue
White, blue, yellow, pink, mint green
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.34 W/kg (head) 0.45 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 5.0 (Lollipop), MIUI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass