Huawei Y7 (2019)
#3541
Xiaomi Redmi 8A
#2867Category Breakdown
Huawei Y7 (2019)
Xiaomi Redmi 8A
Performance
62.765.7
Camera
28.428.4
Display
56.567.5
Battery
28.133.7
Build
67.989.1
Connectivity
50.050.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
40.245.6
Summary
- The Huawei Y7 (2019) features a 6.26-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1520 pixels, while the Xiaomi Redmi 8A has a slightly smaller 6.22-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Y7 is powered by a Snapdragon 450 chipset, whereas the Redmi 8A uses a Snapdragon 439, which may offer marginally better efficiency.
- The camera setup on the Y7 includes a 13 MP rear camera and an 8 MP selfie camera, compared to the Redmi 8A's 12 MP rear camera and identical 8 MP front camera.
- Battery capacity is another differentiator, with the Y7 housing a 4000 mAh battery and the Redmi 8A featuring a larger 5000 mAh battery, supporting faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run on different versions of Android, with the Y7 using Android 8.1 and EMUI 8.2, while the Redmi 8A operates on Android 9.0, upgradable to Android 10 with MIUI 12.
- Build quality is also notable, as the Redmi 8A includes Gorilla Glass 5 on the front, enhancing durability compared to the Y7's standard glass front.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y7 (2019)
Xiaomi Redmi 8A
General
Release Date
2019, March 07
2019, September 30
Announced
2019, March 07
2019, September 25
Description
Versions: DUB-LX1
N/A
Display
Size
6.26"
6.22"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM450 Snapdragon 450 (14 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.8 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
Adreno 506
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, f/1.8, PDAF2 MP, (depth)
12 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP, f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
10W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
158.9 x 76.9 x 8.1 mm (6.26 x 3.03 x 0.32 in)
156.5 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.16 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
Weight
168 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Aurora Blue, Midnight Black, Coral Red
Midnight Black, Ocean Blue, Sunset Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.48 W/kg (head) 1.07 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 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
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
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 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 8.2
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass