Huawei nova 3i vs Huawei P Smart+
The Huawei nova 3i (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Huawei P Smart+ (2018) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei P Smart+ leads — 29/100 vs 28/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei P Smart+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Huawei nova 3i doesn't.
Huawei nova 3i
Huawei P Smart+
- Overall rating 28/100
- Longer battery life (15/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Huawei nova 3i vs the Huawei P Smart+, the Huawei P Smart+ scores 1 points higher (29/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 17/100. In the "battery" category, the Huawei P Smart+ and the Huawei nova 3i are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
| Specification | Huawei nova 3i | Huawei P Smart+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 336905 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 362 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 1222 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | — | |
| Battery | 3340 mAh | 3340 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 10W | |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | Android 8.1 (Oreo); EMUI 8.2 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 157.6×75.2×7.6 mm | 150.1×72.1×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 169 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Huawei nova 3i
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Huawei P Smart+
- Main: 16MP f/f/2.2
- Front: 24MP
Huawei nova 3i
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei P Smart+
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei nova 3i
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Huawei P Smart+
- 3340 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei nova 3i and Huawei P Smart+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 26/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 17/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei P Smart+ and the Huawei nova 3i are nearly equal (15/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
Which is better: the Huawei nova 3i or the Huawei P Smart+?
The Huawei P Smart+ edges out the Huawei nova 3i by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei nova 3i and the Huawei P Smart+?
The Huawei nova 3i has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Huawei P Smart+ — 29/100.
Should you choose the Huawei nova 3i over the Huawei P Smart+?
The Huawei nova 3i is a better fit for everyday use. The Huawei P Smart+ is a better fit for everyday use.