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Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB) vs Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P10 Plus vs Sony Xperia Z2a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z2a X Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB) 21Points
5.5"
IPS

1440x2560

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563) Compare Huawei P10 Plus X
5"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

0.3mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)

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P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)} 21 Advantages Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB) vs Xperia Z2a (D6563)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
+2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+256GB (243GB available)19 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+7 millimeters (0.28 inches)57%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+1440x2560 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+534 PPI21%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP55%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 20.7MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/1.8 (aperture)11%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.0 (aperture)
+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
+(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
vsNot supported
+3750 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3000 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
165 grams (5.78 ounces)vs+163 grams (5.71 ounces)1%
Lighter
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Water splash resistant (don't immerse)vs+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

27 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
4K UHD (3840x2160)
4G LTE-A / 4G LTE
+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
 
ModelP10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Other model namesHuawei P10 Plus VKY-AL00 6GB RAM 256GB Dual-SimSony Xperia Z2A D6563, Sony Canopus
Country or region availableChinaHong KongTaiwan
China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
feature not registered
BrandHuaweiSony
Release date3/1/20177/1/2014
Depth7 millimeters (0.28 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)74.2 x 153.5 millimeters (2.92 x 6.04 in)72 x 137 millimeters (2.83 x 5.39 in)
Weight165 grams (5.78 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWater splash resistant (don't immerse)Waterproof (IP?)

📲 Display

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x2560 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)534 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974AB v3
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G71 MP8Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage256GB (243GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1XEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,9,12,17,18,19,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
LTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,28)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+Not supported

📷 Camera

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12 megapixels
20MP monochrome
20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL-3
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3750 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered19 hours
Standbyfeature not registered700 hours (29.2 days)

➕ Other features

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Ceramic White, Blue, Gold, Black, Silver, Rose Gold, Greenery
• Emotion UI 5.1
• Leica optics
• Fast battery charging
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• Colors: Black, White, Turquoise
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• Sony Exmor RS sensor camera
• Sony Clear Audio+
• 3D Surround Sound
• IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P10 Plus (Dual AL00 256GB)Sony Xperia Z2a (D6563)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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