Category Breakdown
Huawei Y7
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro)
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.458.4
Summary
- The Huawei Y7 features a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite has a slightly larger 5.84-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, resulting in a sharper image.
- In terms of performance, the Y7 is powered by a Snapdragon 435 chipset with 2GB RAM, whereas the Mi A2 Lite uses a more efficient Snapdragon 625 with options for 3GB or 4GB RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have a 12 MP rear camera, but the Mi A2 Lite includes a secondary depth sensor and supports gyro-EIS for video stabilization, while the Y7 lacks these features.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery, but the Mi A2 Lite supports 10W charging, compared to the Y7's lack of fast charging.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring glass fronts and aluminum backs, but the Mi A2 Lite is slightly lighter and more compact.
- Software-wise, the Y7 runs on Android 7.0 with EMUI, while the Mi A2 Lite offers a cleaner Android One experience with Android 8.1, upgradable to Android 10.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y7
Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Redmi 6 Pro)
General
Release Date
2017
2018
Announced
2017
2018
Description
Also known as Huawei Nova Lite+, Huawei Ascend XT2 (AT&T)
Versions: Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite (Global); Xiaomi Redmi 6 Pro (China, India)
Display
Size
5.5"
5.84"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~432 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8940 Snapdragon 435 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm)
CPU
Octa-core 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Adreno 505
Adreno 506
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF
12 MP, f/2.2, 1.25 μm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
5 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0
5 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
4000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
10W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
153.6 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm (6.05 x 3.01 x 0.33 in)
149.3 x 71.7 x 8.8 mm (5.88 x 2.82 x 0.35 in)
Weight
165 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Grey/Prestige, Gold/Silver
Black, Blue, Gold, Rose Gold, Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM or Hybrid Dual SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
v4.1, A2DP, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12, Android One
OS Version
Android 7.0 (Nougat), EMUI 5.1
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12, Android One
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

