Category Breakdown
Camera
nova 8
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
Civi 4 Pro
Battery capacity (4,700 mAh)
WinsCharging
Civi 4 Pro
Wired charging speed (67W)
WinsPerformance
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AnTuTu benchmark
—Display
nova 8
Screen size (6.57")
WinsWeight
nova 8
Total weight (169g)
WinsValue
Civi 4 Pro
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | nova 8 | Civi 4 Pro |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.57" | 6.55" | |
| 1,080 × 2,340 | 1,236 × 2,750 | |
| OLED | AMOLED | |
| 90Hz | 120Hz | |
| — | 3,000 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| — | 2x | |
| No | Yes | |
| Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | Fingerprint (under display, Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, compass, gyro, optical), proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Kirin 820E (7 nm) | Qualcomm SM8635 Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 (4 nm) | |
| 8 GB | 16 GB | |
| 256 GB | 512 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 3,800 mAh | 4,700 mAh | |
| 66W | 67W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 169g | 179.3g | |
| 7.6mm | 7.5mm | |
| glass front and back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame | |
| none | — | |
| Mid-Range | Mid-Range | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Xiaomi Civi 4 Pro
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei nova 8
Highest resolution main camera.