Huawei Y9 (2018)
#3443
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
#3495Category Breakdown
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
Performance
60.360.3
Camera
42.542.4
Display
70.570.5
Battery
51.051.0
Build
79.879.8
Overall
58.458.4
Summary
- The Huawei Y9 (2018) features a larger 5.93-inch IPS LCD display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2160 pixels, compared to the Xiaomi Redmi 7A's 5.45-inch display at 720 x 1440 pixels, resulting in better pixel density and clarity.
- In terms of performance, the Y9 is powered by the Kirin 659 chipset with options for up to 128GB storage and 4GB RAM, while the Redmi 7A uses the Snapdragon 439 with a maximum of 32GB storage and 3GB RAM, making the Y9 more capable for multitasking.
- The camera setup on the Y9 includes a dual rear camera with a 16 MP main sensor, while the Redmi 7A has a single 13 MP rear camera, though the latter offers a 5 MP front camera for selfies.
- Both devices have a 4000 mAh battery, but the Redmi 7A supports 10W charging, whereas the Y9 does not specify fast charging capabilities.
- Build quality differs as the Y9 uses glass and aluminum materials, making it feel more premium compared to the plastic build of the Redmi 7A.
- Lastly, the Y9 runs on Android 8.0 with EMUI 8, while the Redmi 7A offers a more recent Android 9.0 with MIUI 12, providing a potentially more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y9 (2018)
Xiaomi Redmi 7A
General
Release Date
2018
2019, July 04
Announced
2018
2019, May 24
Description
Also known as Huawei Enjoy 8 Plus in China
N/A
Display
Size
5.93"
5.45"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~407 ppi density)
720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 659 (16 nm)
Qualcomm SDM439 Snapdragon 439 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.36 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.7 GHz Cortex-A53)
Octa-core (4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.45 GHz Cortex A53)
GPU
Mali-T830 MP2
Adreno 505
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
16 MP
13 MP
Main Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, (depth)
13 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF - Chinaor12 MP, f/2.2, 1/2.9", 1.25µm, PDAF - Global, India
Front Camera
N/A
5 MP
Front Camera Details
N/A
5 MP, f/2.2, 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
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
157.2 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.19 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
146.3 x 70.4 x 9.6 mm (5.76 x 2.77 x 0.38 in)
Weight
170 g
165 g
Materials
Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gold, Blue
Matte Black, Morning blue, Matte Blue, Matte Gold, Gem Red, Gem Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
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, aptX
4.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
OS Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, MIUI 12
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro (market dependent), proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes