HMD Global announced a brand new midrange for the Asian market which will probably hit the global market soon under another moniker. The Nokia X71 is a very interesting handset for both its aesthetics and camera department, and it will be an important competitor of both the Huawei P30 Lite and the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE that represent some of the most important mid-end devices of the moment. Here is a specs comparison that will clear your ideas about these three well-balanced phones. After reading the comparison and discovering who is the winner, you can let us know if you agree with us by using the comment box under the article.
Nokia X71 vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
| Nokia X71 | Huawei P30 Lite | Xiaomi Mi 9 SE | |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT | 157.2 x 76.5 x 8 mm, 180 grams | 152.9 x 72.7 x 7.4 mm, 159 grams | 147.5 x 70.5 x 7.5 mm, 155 grams |
| DISPLAY | 6.39 inches, 1080 x 2316p (Full HD+), 400 ppi, IPS LCD | 6.15 inches, 1080 x 2312p (Full HD+), 415 ppi, IPS LCD | 5.97 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 432 ppi, 19.5:9 ratio, Super AMOLED |
| PROCESSOR | Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Huawei HiSilicon Kirin 710, octa-core 2.2 GHz | Qualcomm Snapdragon 712, octa-core 2.3 GHz |
| MEMORY | 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot | 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB |
| SOFTWARE | Android 9 Pie | Android 9 Pie, EMUI | Android 9 Pie, MIUI |
| CONNECTIVITY | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS |
| CAMERA | Triple 48 + 8 + 5 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 24 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera |
Triple 48 + 13 + 8 MP f/1.8, f/2.4 and f/2.4 20 MP f/2.0 front camera |
| BATTERY | 3500 mAh, fast charging 18W | 3340 mAh, fast charging 18W | 3070 mAh, Fast Charging 18W |
| ADDITIONAL FEATURES | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Hybrid Dual SIM slot | Dual SIM slot |
Design
When it comes to the look it is all about tastes, but I personally prefer the most innovative designs made with the best material. And that is why I would go for the Nokia X71. It is the first Nokia phone to come with a punch-hole display, something that Xiaomi still did not try. It boasts a glass back and a solid aluminum frame. But someone may prefer the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE due to its clean and reflective glass back, as it comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner and wonderful gradient colors. Even Huawei P30 Lite is all but an ugly phone with its amazing glass back and a high screen-to-body ratio. But the punch-hole display makes me go for the Nokia X71.
Display
While Nokia X71 provides the most gorgeous front panel thanks to the punch-hole display, the phone with the best display quality is definitely the Xiaomi Mi 9 SE. It is the only to boast a Super AMOLED panel made by Samsung which provides more vivid colors as well as deeper blacks. This display is even HDR-compliant, so it comes with outstanding color reproduction, especially in video contents. Nokia X71 and Huawei P30 Lite are more or less at the same level when it comes to the display quality, but the Huawei P30 Lite comes with a smaller display that may be less comfortable for productivity but it is also easier to use with one hand.
Specs & Software
Besides being the clear winner of this comparison, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is also one of the most performing midrange smartphones in the whole market. It is equipped with the best midrange chipset by Qualcomm, which is also the best San Diego giant’s chipset if we exclude the 800 series. That is the reason why Xiaomi Mi 9 SE will be faster and smoother than Nokia X71 and Huawei P30 Lite in most of the scenarios, including gaming. I want to give the second place to the Nokia X71 because, even though the Snapdragon 660 chipset is more or less at the same level as the Kirin 710, it comes with a better GPU. Further, Nokia X71 comes with a stock Android version which is lighter than Huawei’s and Xiaomi’s customized user interfaces.
Camera
Unfortunately, we still did not test the impressive triple camera of the Nokia X71 equipped with Carl Zeiss lenses, but on the paper, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE seems to be a most convincing camera phone. It boasts a main 48 MP sensor with an f/1.8 aperture, a 13 MP ultrawide sensor and a telephoto lens for optical zoom. Nokia X71 is not so different as it comes with a similar setup but it has a lower resolution for the ultrawide lens, as well as a lower resolution for the front camera (16 MP vs 20 MP). Huawei P30 Lite may be a better phone for selfies given its whopping 32 MP front camera, but its rear camera should be inferior to both Xiaomi Mi 9 SE and Nokia X71.
Battery
With its bigger 3500 mAh battery, Nokia X71 should be able to last more. Huawei P30 Lite stops at the average capacity of 3340 mAh, while Xiaomi Mi 9 SE’s battery is definitely its weakest point with just 3070 mAh.
Price
Nokia X71 debuted in Taiwan with a price tag of about €350/$392, Huawei P30 Lite costs just €290/$325 globally and Xiaomi Mi 9 SE is available in China for about €300/$335. Overall, Xiaomi Mi 9 SE wins the comparison with a better display, a higher-end chipset and an amazing camera department.
Nokia X71 vs Huawei P30 Lite vs Xiaomi Mi 9 SE: PROs and CONS
Nokia X71
PROs
- Great design
- Bigger battery
- 128 GB
- Nice cameras
CONS
- Costlier
Huawei P30 Lite
PROs
- Compact
- Great cameras
- Nice design
- Good price
CONS
- Lower-end hardware
Xiaomi Mi 9 SE
PROs
- Better display
- Nice cameras
- Higher-end hardware
- Under-display fingerprint reader
CONS
- Smaller battery
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