Huawei Honor 9 (TL10 64GB) vs Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Honor 9 vs Sony Xperia XA2 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/16/2018 10:34 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:33 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA2 Plus X Huawei Honor 9 (TL10 64GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB) Compare Huawei Honor 9 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x2160

23
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3580
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)

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!

8 Advantages Huawei Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)32% Lighter	vs	204 grams (7.14 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)28% Thinner	vs	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+428 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP40% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 23MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core10% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC56% More external storage for files using memory cards
LTPS LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
5.15"	vs	+6"17% Larger screen
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.
3200 mAh	vs	+3580 mAh12% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

29 Common items in both devices

6GB LPDDR4

64GB (54GB available) / 64GB (53GB available)

Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front

16 million

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera

+22 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

📱 Model features
	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
Other model names	Huawei Honor 9 STF-TL10 premium edition 6GB RAM (STF-TL10)	Sony Xperia XA2+ 6GB RAM
Country or region available	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Sony
Release date	6/27/2017	8/1/2018
Depth	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)	9.6 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)	75 x 157 millimeters (2.95 x 6.18 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	204 grams (7.14 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
Display type	LTPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.15" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	428 PPI	402 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 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)
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 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G71 MP8	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (54GB available)	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 400GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/50 Mbps	600/150 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/2.227mm	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	5520x4144 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	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: 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 and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	3580 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast 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 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black • Fast battery charging: 40% in 30min • EMUI 5.1	• Colors: Silver, Black, Gold, Green • Aluminum frame • Exmor RS camera • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Stereo Bluetooth headset SBH24 • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Honor 9 (TL10 64GB)	Sony Xperia XA2 Plus (64GB)
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