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Huawei nova 11i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R

What nova 11i does better (6) and where Redmi Note 12R wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Huawei nova 11i
Huawei · 2023nova 11i
5.9Score
6 advantages≈ $150
vs
Xiaomi Redmi Note 12R
Xiaomi · 2023Redmi Note 12R
6.0Score
8 advantages≈ $160
Higher score
5.8Display5.6
5.0Camera4.1
6.4Battery4.6
3.5Features5.7
Dimensions

Size comparison

nova 11iRedmi Note 12R
75.6 × 164.68.676.3 × 168.68.2
nova 11iRedmi Note 12RDifference
Height164.6 mm168.6 mm−4 mm
Width75.6 mm76.3 mm−0.7 mm
Thickness8.6 mm8.2 mm+0.4 mm
Weight193 g199 g−6 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is nova 11i better than Redmi Note 12R?

  1. Wired charging40 W vs 18 W2.2×
  2. Selfie camera16 MP vs 5 MP3.2×
  3. Charged in 30 min60% vs 30%2×
  4. CPU frequency2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz+9%
  5. Weight193 g vs 199 g+3%
  6. Screen-to-body ratio90% vs 85.1%+6%

Why is Redmi Note 12R better than nova 11i?

  1. 5GNo · nova 11i: Yes
  2. NFCNo · nova 11i: Yes
  3. Main camera48 MP vs 50 MP+4%
  4. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · nova 11i: Yes
  5. Pixel density385 ppi vs 396 ppi+3%
  6. Process6 nm vs 4 nm+50%
  7. Bluetooth5 vs 5.3+6%
  8. Thickness8.6 mm vs 8.2 mm+5%
Specifications

Side by side

Huawei nova 11iHuawei nova 11i≈ $1505.9
Design
Weight193 g199 g
Thickness8.6 mm8.2 mm
Height164.6 mm168.6 mm
Width75.6 mm76.3 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Glass
Ingress protection—IP53
Water resistance (IPx)—IPx3
ColoursStarry Black, Mint GreenBlack, Blue, Silver
Display
Screen size6.8″6.8″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,388 px2,460 px
Pixel density385 ppi396 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Peak brightness—550 nits
Screen-to-body ratio90%85.1%
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 680 4GQualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process6 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.2 GHz
GPUAdreno 610Adreno 613
AnTuTu score—555,822
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)—2,249
Memory
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage type—UFS 2.2
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Rear cameras11
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera16 MP5 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging40 W18 W
Charged in 30 min60%30%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth55.3
NFCNoYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
USB version22
Infrared port—Yes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Software
OS at launchEMUI 13Android 13
PlatformOtherAndroid
InterfaceEMUI 13MIUI 14
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