Huawei Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 9 vs Sony Xperia XZ1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
,
5.15"
LTPS
LTPS
1080x1920
12
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3200
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
5.2"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2700
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)
The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!
26 Common items in both devices |
4GB LPDDR4 |
64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (51GB available) |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
16 million |
1080x1920 pixels |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
+19 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Model | Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Xperia XZ1 (G8341) |
Other model names | Huawei Honor 9 STF-AL00 standard edition 4GB RAM (STF-AL00) | Sony Xperia XZ1 Single-Sim G8341, Sony PF31 |
Country or region available | China, Hong Kong, Taiwan | (Global, International), Brazil, Canada, USA, (Europe) |
Brand | Huawei | Sony |
Release date | 6/27/2017 | 9/19/2017 |
Depth | 7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches) | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in) | 73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in) |
Weight | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) | 155 grams (5.43 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Waterproof (IP?) |
📲 Display | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Display type | LTPS LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.15" inches | 5.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x1920 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 428 PPI | 424 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | Android 9.0 Pie | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 4GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (54GB available) | 64GB (51GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 600/50 Mbps | 1024/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/2.227mm | 19.2 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 5056x3792 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.22µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4160x3120 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | 22mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3200 mAh | 2700 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black • Fast battery charging: 40% in 30min • EMUI 5.1 | • Colors: Black, Silver, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • HDR10 compliant • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • PS4 Remote Play • Slow motion 720p@960fps • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast • IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) | Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |