Huawei Nova 2i vs Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Huawei Nova 2i and Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 2i has better resolution of 2160 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1650 x 720. Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Huawei Nova 2i
| Name | Huawei Nova 2i | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 5.9 in | 6.88 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 5200 mAh |
| Camera | 16 MP + 2 MP Dual | 32 MP |
| Price | Rs. 17258 | Rs. 7499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October, 2017. The cost of Huawei Nova 2i is Rs. 17258. The launch Date of the second phone is March 21, 2025. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 7499.
Display comparison
Huawei Nova 2i has screen size of 5.9 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.88 inch screen. Both the phones have IPS Screen Type. Huawei's phone has display density of 409 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 262 PPI display density. Huawei Nova 2i has 18:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Huawei Nova 2i (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 32 MP Rear Camera outclasses Huawei Nova 2i's 16 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Huawei Nova 2i will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP + 2 MP Dual Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 7.1 and the second one on 15 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Huawei Nova 2i | Xiaomi Redmi A5 4G (4GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | 25028RN03I | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October, 2017 | March 21, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, 15W Charger, Type C USB Cable, Sim Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75 x 156.19 x 7.5 mm | 77.8 x 171.7 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 164 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Jaisalmer Gold, Pondicherry Blue, Just Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS Screen (16M colors Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 5.9 inches, 1080 x 2160 pixels | 6.88 inches, 720 x 1650 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 409 PPI | ~ 262 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 84.1% | |
| Features | 600nits Peak Brightness, TUV Eye Care Triple Certification | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot) | Yes, upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Supports 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Dual Band | |
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes, v5.2 |
| USB | Yes | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS Support | GPS, AGPS, GLONASS, BEIDOU |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass | Virtual Proximity Sensor, Virtual Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | eMMC 5.1, 2 Android Major Updates, 4 Years of Security Patch Updates | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 16 MP + 2 MP | 32 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, Panorama, Touch to focus | Photo Mode, Ultra HD Mode, Portrait Mode, Night Mode, Timelapse, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP + 2 MP | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v7.1 (Nougat) | Android v15 |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 659 | Unisoc T7250 |
| CPU | 2.36 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | MMS | |
| Yes, with Push Email | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, eAAC+, WAV | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, H.264 | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes, with FM Recording |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3340 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5200 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | |