Honor V40 5G (128GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)

Side by side comparison between Honor V40 5G vs Sony Xperia XZ3 phones, differences, pros, cons with full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2021 9:36 AM, updated: 5/29/2021 10:21 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ3 XHonor V40 5G (128GB)19Points

Specifications Compare Models

6.72"
AMOLED

1236x2676

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

64bit Octa

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

09PointsSony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)Compare Honor V40 5G X

Specifications Compare Models

6"
POLED

1440x2880

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

64bit Octa

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor V40 5G (128GB)

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19 Advantages Honor V40 5G (128GB)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
+2.6Ghz 64bit Octa-Core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.7Ghz 64bit Octa-Core
+8GB LPDDR4X100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+128GB (107GB available)114% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+186 grams (6.51 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)24% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+6.72"12% Larger screen	vs	6"
+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 19.2MP
+1/1.56" inches47% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.3" inches
+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 16MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 13MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	4G+ LTE-A
+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G+ LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+4000 mAh21% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3300 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage It's more advantageous to have more than one phone operator in the same device	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMOAdvantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
1236x2676 pixels	vs	+1440x2880 pixels25% Higher resolution screen
439 PPI	vs	+537 PPI22% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

26 Common items in both devices

AMOLED / P-OLED

LED flash

Only digital zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

4K UHD (3840x2160)

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Physical features	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Model	V40 5G (128GB)	Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Other model names	Huawei Honor V40 5G, 荣耀V40 5G YOK-AN10	Sony Xperia XZ3 4GB RAM H8416 (PF42), Sony Akatsuki
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Honor	Sony
Release date	January, 2021	October, 2018
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.26 x 163.07 millimeters (2.92 x 6.42 in)	73 x 158 millimeters (2.87 x 6.22 in)
Weight	186 grams (6.51 ounces)	193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
System (OS)	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Operating system	Android 10	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
Hardware	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Chipset	64bit - Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ MT6889Z (7nm)	64bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)
CPU processor	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.6Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A77 2Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55	Octa-Core, 2 processors: 2.7Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Gold 1.7Ghz Quad-Core Kryo 385 Silver
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G77 MC9	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (107GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (50GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Display	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Display type	AMOLED	P-OLED
Screen size	6.72" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1236x2676 pixels (19.5:9)	1440x2880 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	439 PPI	537 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 5
Display features	120Hz, 800 nits, HDR10	feature not registered
Mobile networks	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum download/upload	2000/1024 Mbps	1200/200 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band detailsCollapse details
GSM Mhz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA (1, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, 5G SA/NSA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
Calling	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Speakerphone	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Camera	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawidef/2.4120º17mm 2MP macrof/2.4	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	8160x6120 pixels	5056x3792 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.56" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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 on both cameras
2ª camera	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Multimedia	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
Connectivity	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Audio output	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
Bluetooth	5.1 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax wifi6 (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) + MIMO
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
NFC	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
Other functions	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Active noise cancellation	Supported	Supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Sensors	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display)	Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope Barometer Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Other features	- Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver - Magic UI 4.0 - Screen protection film applied - TPU case included - Stereo speakers - WiFi direct, hotspot	- Colors: Black, Silver, Green, Red - HDR display - Triluminos display - X-Reality Engine - Power delivery - 24-bit/192kHz audio - WiFi miracast - WiFi direct, hotspot - IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
Power supply	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
Battery	LiPo: Li-Ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3300 mAh
Charger, watts	66W Fast battery charging 50W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging between devices	Standard charging Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
Radiation rate	Honor V40 5G (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ3 (H8416)
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