Huawei Nova Plus vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 4
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Huawei Nova Plus and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Huawei Nova Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 3,340 mAh | 4,100 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 10W |
| RAM (max) | — | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 64 GB |
| Screen size | 5.5 in | 5.5 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 160 g | 165 g |
| Released | Oct 2016 | Jan 2017 |
Summary: Huawei Nova Plus is ahead on wired charging, storage (max), main camera, weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is ahead on our rating, battery.
★ Which should you buy? Huawei Nova Plus is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Huawei Nova Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Size | 5.5 inches | 5.5 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD) | 1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD), ~401 ppi density |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | — |
| Features | Multi-touch, 2.5D curved glass | — |
Platform
| Huawei Nova Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| OS | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat (with EMUI 4.1/5) | Android 6.0 Marshmallow (upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat with MIUI 11) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) | Qualcomm MSM8953 Snapdragon 625 (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Adreno 506 | Adreno 506 |
Memory
| Huawei Nova Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| RAM | 3 GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 32 GB | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot, up to 256 GB) | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | — | 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM (eMMC 5.1) |
Main Camera
| Huawei Nova Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Modules | 16 MP, f/2.0, 1/2.8", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS | — |
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 13 MP, f/2.0, PDAF |
Selfie Camera
| Huawei Nova Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Modules | 8 MP, f/2.0 | — |
| Features | Panorama | — |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 5 MP, f/2.0 |
Battery
| Huawei Nova Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 3340 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4100 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging | 10W wired (5V/2A) |
Body
| Huawei Nova Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 151.8 x 75.7 x 7.3 mm (5.98 x 2.98 x 0.29 in) | 151 x 76 x 8.45 mm |
| Weight | 160 g (5.64 oz) | 165 g (Snapdragon variant) |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (Micro-SIM/Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Materials | Airplane-grade full aluminum unibody design | — |
| Build | — | Aluminum body, plastic ends |
Comms
| Huawei Nova Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE | 4.1, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Huawei Nova Plus | Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 |
|---|
| Announced | September 2016 | August 2016 (MediaTek), January 2017 (Snapdragon) |
| Status | Discontinued | Released January 2017 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Huawei Nova Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — 3,340 mAh for the Huawei Nova Plus versus 4,100 mAh for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which is lighter, Huawei Nova Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Huawei Nova Plus — 160 g for the Huawei Nova Plus versus 165 g for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Which is newer, Huawei Nova Plus or Xiaomi Redmi Note 4?
Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 — Oct 2016 for the Huawei Nova Plus versus Jan 2017 for the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4.
Is the Huawei Nova Plus or the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 rated higher?
We rate the Huawei Nova Plus 7/10 and the Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 8/10.
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