Huawei nova 6 SE
#2894
Realme 6i
#2594Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 6 SE
Realme 6i
Performance
83.574.1
Camera
28.447.0
Display
58.956.5
Battery
29.533.7
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
61.560.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
45.447.7
Summary
- The Huawei nova 6 SE features a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, while the Realme 6i has a slightly larger 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the nova 6 SE is powered by the Kirin 810 chipset, offering superior processing capabilities compared to the Mediatek Helio G80 in the Realme 6i.
- Both phones have a 48 MP main camera, but the Realme 6i includes additional features like gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- The nova 6 SE has a 4200 mAh battery with 40W fast charging, whereas the Realme 6i boasts a larger 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging.
- Both devices run Android 10, but the nova 6 SE uses EMUI 10, while the Realme 6i operates on Realme UI, providing different software experiences.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and plastic backs, though the Realme 6i is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 6 SE
Realme 6i
General
Release Date
2019
2020, March 17
Announced
2019
2020, March 17
Description
Versions: JNY-AL10, JNY-TL10 (China)
Not to be confused with Realme 6i for Indian market
Display
Size
6.4"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MP6
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP B/W, f/2.4
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4200 mAh, non-removable
5000 mAh
Charging Details
40W wired
18W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
164.4 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
183 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, Emerald Green, Light Pink/Blue
White Milk, Green Tea, Blue Soda
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 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 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Android 10, Realme UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass