Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) vs Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 9 vs Sony Xperia 1 IV phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.9"
IPS
IPS
1080x1920
20
MP
MP
8mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.5"
OLED
OLED
1644x3840
12
MP
MP
12mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB)
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22 Common items in both devices |
Digital and optical zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+15 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight๐ฑ Model features | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Model | Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Xperia 1 IV (512GB) |
Other model names | Huawei Mate 9 MHA-L29, MHA-L00, MHA-TL00, Huawei Manhattan | Sony Xperia 1 IV XQCT62-B, XQCT54C0V, XQCT54C0B, XQCT54C0W |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Huawei | Sony |
Release date | 12/1/2016 | 6/11/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 78.9 x 156.9 millimeters (3.11 x 6.18 in) | 71 x 165 millimeters (2.8 x 6.5 in) |
Weight | 190 grams (6.65 ounces) | 185 grams (6.48 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
๐ฒ Display | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | OLED |
Screen size | 5.9" inches | 6.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1644x3840 pixels (21:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 373 PPI | 643 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | 120Hz |
Display features | feature not registered | HDR8 BT.2020 |
๐ค Operating System | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 12 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ๏ธ Processor | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G71 MP8 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 838832 (v9) Geekbench: 3403 (v5.1) GFXBench: 74fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
๐ฝ Memory and storage | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 64GB (53GB available) | 512GB (455GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
๐ถ Mobile networks | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
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 | 600/150 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
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 (L29/L00), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | MHA-L29/MHA-L00 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHA-TL00 model: TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 MHA-L29/MHA-L00 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20,26,28,29) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) MHA-TL00 model: LTE 1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) | LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | America version: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261) Europe version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78) Asia version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) |
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, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | CDMA 800 (L29/L00), GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE Cat20 VoLTE America version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) Europe version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) Asia version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46) |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
๐ท Camera | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 20 megapixels 12MP f/2.2 | (quad camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.385mmf/2.8125mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS5.2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2124ยฐ16mm1/2.5"PDAF 0.3MP depth TOF3D |
Main camera resolution | 5952x3348 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/1.7 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/1.7" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1.8ยตm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 1080p@240fps Zeiss optics Exmor RS |
๐ธ Front camera | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/1.9 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/2.9" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
๐ Sound and multimedia | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Dynamic vibration system |
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.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
๐ Connectivity | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 5.2 + 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/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
๐งญ Sensors | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
๐ Battery | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 30W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 1.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
โ Other features | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | 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 | โข Colors: Black, White, Gray, Silver, Gold, Brown โข Metal body โข EMUI 5.0 โข 2.5D glass screen โข Leica optics camera โข Fast battery charging | โข Colors: Black, White, Violet โข PS5 Remote Play |
โข๏ธ Radiation rate | ||
Huawei Mate 9 (Dual-Sim) | Sony Xperia 1 IV (512GB) | |
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 |