Huawei nova 2
#3577
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
#2860Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 2
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
Performance
74.466.8
Camera
19.146.8
Display
58.956.5
Battery
23.428.1
Build
77.887.9
Connectivity
55.650.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.045.6
Summary
- The Huawei nova 2 features a more premium build with a glass front and aluminum back, while the Xiaomi Redmi Y3 uses Gorilla Glass 5 on the front with a plastic back and frame, making it heavier.
- The nova 2 has a smaller 5.0-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a sharper image compared to the 6.26-inch 720 x 1520 pixels display of the Redmi Y3.
- In terms of performance, the nova 2 is powered by the Kirin 659 chipset, offering slightly better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 632 in the Redmi Y3.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Redmi Y3 includes a secondary depth sensor and supports gyro-EIS for video stabilization, while the nova 2 has a superior 20 MP front camera.
- The Redmi Y3 also has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the 2950 mAh in the nova 2, although it charges at a slower rate.
- Software-wise, the nova 2 runs on Android 7.0 with EMUI 5.1, while the Redmi Y3 offers a more recent Android 9.0 with MIUI 12, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 2
Xiaomi Redmi Y3
General
Release Date
2017
2019
Announced
2017
2019
Description
Versions: PIC-AL00 (China); Global
For India
Display
Size
5"
6.26"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~443 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 659 (16 nm)
Qualcomm SDM632 Snapdragon 632 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 250 Silver)
GPU
Mali-T830 MP2
Adreno 506
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12, f/1.8, 1.25µm, PDAF8 MP
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
20 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/2.8", 1.0µm
32 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2950 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2950 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
142.2 x 68.9 x 6.9 mm (5.60 x 2.71 x 0.27 in)
158.7 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.25 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
143 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Aurora Blue, Grass Green, Streamer Gold, Obsidian Black, Rose Gold
Elegant Blue, Bold Red, Prime Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.58 W/kg (head) 1.25 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Android 9.0 (Pie), planned upgrade to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass