Category Breakdown
Camera
nova 13i
Main sensor resolution (108 MP)
WinsBattery
nova 13i
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
nova 8i
Wired charging speed (66W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
nova 13i
Screen size (6.7")
WinsWeight
nova 8i
Total weight (190g)
WinsValue
nova 13i
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | nova 13i | nova 8i |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.7" | 6.67" | |
| 1,080 × 2,388 | 1,080 × 2,376 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 90Hz | — | |
Camera | ||
| 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Dual | Quad | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 8 GB | |
| 256 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 4,300 mAh | |
| 40W | 66W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 199g | 190g | |
| 8.4mm | 8.6mm | |
| — | plastic | |
| — | none | |
| Mid-Range | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Huawei nova 13i
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Huawei nova 8i
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei nova 13i
Highest resolution main camera.