Huawei Nova 2i vs Huawei Nova 2 Lite: Specs Comparison

Since the new Huawei Nova 2 Lite shares the name of the impressive Huawei Nova 2i, it’s just right to compare and contrast the two smartphones.

Both have sleek designs thanks to the 18:9 aspect ratio displays and equipped with cameras engineered to produce great selfies. Let’s see which one is the better choice.

 

Comparison Table of Specifications

Features	Huawei Nova 2i	Huawei Nova 2 Lite
Display	5.9-inch FHD+ IPS Display w/ 18:9 Aspect Ratio	5.99-inch HD+ IPS Display w/ 18:9 Aspect Ratio
Front Camera	13 + 2 Megapixels (Dual Camera) with Soft LED Flash	8 Megapixels with Soft LED Flash (Variable Brightness)
Rear Camera	16 + 2 Megapixels (Dual Camera) with LED Flash	13 + 2 Megapixels (Dual Camera) with LED Flash
Processor	2.36 GHz Octa Core Kirin 659	1.4 GHz Octa Core Snapdragon 430
RAM	4 GB	3 GB
OS	Android 7.0 Nougat w/ EMUI 5.1	Android 8.0 Oreo w/ EMUI 8.0
Storage	64 GB with microSD	32 GB with microSD
Connectivity	4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth	4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
SIM	Dual SIM	Dual SIM
USB	microUSB 2.0 w/ USB OTG	microUSB 2.0 w/ USB OTG
Security	Fingerprint and Face Recognition	Fingerprint and Face Recognition
Battery	3340mAh	3000mAh
Official Price	₱14,990.00 ₱13,990.00	₱9,990.00

 

 

Display and Cameras

The Huawei Nova 2i and Nova 2 Lite have similarly sized displays but the latter has lower screen resolution. It does come with newer software versions, Android Oreo and EMUI 8.0, but an update for the Nova 2i is already in the works.

Quad cameras is still one of the defining feature of the Nova 2i while the Nova 2 Lite only has three cameras – two at the back and one on the front. Thankfully, it can still produce good-looking selfies.

 

Performance and Connectivity

Huawei’s own Kirin 659 chipset is powering the Nova 2i while a Snapdragon 430 is at the heart of the Nova 2 Lite. Both phones run smoothly in day to day tasks with minor hiccups when a lot of apps are open.

There’s no issue when it comes to connectivity too. Browsing the internet via mobile data on 4G LTE networks or Wi-Fi is fast as long as the signal is strong.

 

Battery, Security and Sensors

A bigger 3340mAh battery keeps the Nova 2i alive while the Nova 2 Lite has a 3000mAh battery. Both are long lasting thanks to EMUI’s battery optimizations.

Charging time is almost the same at a little over two hours since the smaller battery of the Nova 2 Lite also comes with a slower 5V/1A charger compared to the bundled 5V/2A charger of the Nova 2i.

Both smartphones can also be unlocked via a fingerprint sensor or face recognition. However, the Nova 2 Lite lacks one sensor that may be important for gamers – a gyroscope.

 

Price and Freebies

It’s easy to give this to the Huawei Nova 2 Lite with its sub-10k official price. However, the Huawei Nova 2i is now available for a lower price tag of ₱13,990.00.

Both also come with freebies – a Bluetooth speaker for the Nova 2i and a Bluetooth headset for the Nova 2 Lite.

 

Which is better? Click to vote!

 

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