Huawei nova 5 Pro
#1766
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
#2827Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 5 Pro
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
Performance
64.856.5
Camera
47.145.9
Display
79.579.5
Battery
52.551.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
63.059.9
Summary
- The Huawei nova 5 Pro features a larger 6.39-inch OLED display with a higher pixel density of 403 ppi compared to the Xiaomi Mi Note 2's 5.7-inch AMOLED display at 386 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the nova 5 Pro is powered by the Kirin 980 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities over the Snapdragon 821 in the Mi Note 2.
- The camera system on the nova 5 Pro includes a 48 MP main sensor, significantly outperforming the Mi Note 2's 22.5 MP camera, while the battery capacity of the Mi Note 2 is larger at 4070 mAh compared to the nova 5 Pro's 3500 mAh, although the latter supports faster 40W charging.
- Both devices have a glass front and back with an aluminum frame, but the nova 5 Pro runs on a more recent Android 9.0 with EMUI 9.1, while the Mi Note 2 operates on Android 6.0 with MIUI 8.2.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 5 Pro
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
General
Release Date
2019
2016
Announced
2019
2016
Description
Versions: SEA-AL10, SEA-TL10 (China)
Version: Xiaomi Mi Note 2 Special Edition
Display
Size
6.39"
5.7"
Type
OLED
AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~386 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 980 (7 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 821 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A76 & 2x1.92 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
Quad-core (2x2.35 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Mali-G76 MP10
Adreno 530
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
22.5 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF16 MP, f/2.2, (wide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
22.5 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.6", 1.0µm, PDAF
Front Camera
32 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
32 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 0.8µm
8 MP, f/2.0, AF
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3500 mAh
4070 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 3500 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 4070 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
40W wired, 85% in 30 min
18W wired, QC3
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
157.4 x 74.8 x 7.3 mm (6.20 x 2.94 x 0.29 in)
156.2 x 77.3 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.04 x 0.30 in)
Weight
171 g
166 g
Materials
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Purple, Green, Orange
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat12 600/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2
OS Version
Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), MIUI 8.2
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes