Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00) vs Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 8 vs Sony Xperia Z2 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/26/2016 8:18 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:28 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Z2 X Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE) Compare Huawei Honor 8 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)

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!

15 Advantages Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	vs	10 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	3GB LPDDR3
+32GB (21GB available)75% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (12GB available)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner	vs	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP15% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 20.7MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 2.1MP
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
LTPS LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1/2.9" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches26% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3000 mAh	vs	+3200 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

424 PPI

5.2"

Only digital zoom

LDAF: laser detection autofocus / Autofocus

+23 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 8 Standard edition Dual-Sim FRD-AL00	Sony Xperia Z2 D6543 TV Brazil, Sony D6543, Sony Sirius Viv
Country or region available	China, USA, Hong Kong	feature not registered
Brand	Huawei	Sony
Release date	7/1/2016	3/1/2014
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in)	73.3 x 146.8 millimeters (2.89 x 5.78 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
Display type	LTPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
System version	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB (28nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
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) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	150/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,12,17)	LTE Cat4 850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.2	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3968x2976 pixels	5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	35mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.9" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	1.25µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF: laser detection autofocus	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	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL-2
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	19 hours
Standby	feature not registered	740 hours (30.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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: White, Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • NEG glass-backed • Emotion UI 4.1 • Dual back camera 12MP • Smart Power 4.0 • DTS sound • Custom function back button • Fast battery charging: 47% in 30min	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 X-Reality • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound • Sony Clear Audio+ • HD Voice • Miracast • ANT+ support • IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 8 (Dual 32GB AL00)	Sony Xperia Z2 (TV 4G LTE)
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