Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB) vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Nexus 6P vs Sony Xperia XZ Premium phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/3/2017 7:58 PM, updated: 9/22/2022 10:33 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XZ Premium X Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
AMOLED

1440x2560

12.3
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3450
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141) Compare Huawei Nexus 6P X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3230
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)

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7 Advantages Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	vs	15 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
+128GB (118GB available)136% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	64GB (50GB available)
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+5.7"4% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+3450 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3230 mAh
2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)37% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
1440x2560 pixels	vs	+2160x3840 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
515 PPI	vs	+801 PPI56% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 12.3MP	vs	+(back) 19.2MP56% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 6.0 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+PedometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	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	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

1/2.3" inches

f/2.0 (aperture)

4K UHD (3840x2160)

4G LTE-A

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 6P (128GB)	Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Other model names	Google Nexus 6P H1511, Nexus 6P H1512, Huawei Angler	Xperia XZ Premium Single-SIM, Sony Maple SS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), USA
Brand	Huawei	Sony
Release date	10/1/2015	6/1/2017, Announced: 2/27/2017
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	77.8 x 159.3 millimeters (3.06 x 6.27 in)	77 x 156 millimeters (3.03 x 6.14 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 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
📲 Display
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.7" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	2160x3840 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	515 PPI	801 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR10 Triluminos display X-Reality Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
System version	Android 6.0 Marshmallow	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 (20nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-core) 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 430	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	Geekbench: 5459 (v4.4), 1604 (v5.1) GFXBench: 25fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	128GB (118GB available)	64GB (50GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 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 800/1900, 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	H1511 model: LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1800/1900/2100/2300/2600 (Bands 2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,25,26,29,30), TD-LTE 2500 (Bands 41) H1512 model: LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,17,19,20,28), TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Back camera (main camera)	12.3 megapixels	19.2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4096x3000 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/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	25mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@30fps 720p@960fps Exmor RS
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	22mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz
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, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 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	5.0 + A2DP/LE
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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, WiFi Display, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Pedometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3450 mAh	3230 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	23 hours	feature not registered
Standby	440 hours (18.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
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	• Colors: Black, Gray, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Oleophobic coating • Fingerprint sensor • 1.55µm pixel size back camera • 1.4µm pixel size front camera	• Colors: Black, Silver, Pink • PS4 Remote Play
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Nexus 6P (128GB)	Sony Xperia XZ Premium (G8141)
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