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Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB) vs Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P30 Pro vs Sony Xperia 1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia 1 X Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB) 10Points
6.47"
OLED

1080x2340

40
MP

32mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4200
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Sony Xperia 1 (J8170) Compare Huawei P30 Pro X
6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)

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P30 Pro (L09 256GB)} 10 Advantages Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB) vs Xperia 1 (J8170)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
+8GB LPDDR4X33%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (238GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (111GB available)
+(quad camera) 40MP + 20MP + 8MP + 0.3MP90%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+1/1.7" inches53%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/2.6" inches
+(front) 32MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4200 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3330 mAh
+40W122%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs18W
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
2.6GHz 64bit Octa-corevs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)17%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 256GB nano-Memoryvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)vs+178 grams (6.23 ounces)8%
Lighter
8.41 millimeters (0.33 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)3%
Thinner
16 millionvs+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixelsvs+1644x3840 pixels150%
Higher resolution screen
398 PPIvs+643 PPI62%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.47"vs+6.5"1%
Larger screen
Android 10vs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 1400 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps14%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 6Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

30 Common items in both devices
UFS 2.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED
HDR10
60Hz
Digital and optical zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
ModelP30 Pro (L09 256GB)Xperia 1 (J8170)
Other model namesHuawei P30 Pro VOG-L09 (8GB RAM) Single-sim, Huawei VogueSony Xperia 1 (128GB), Sony Kumano
Country or region availableUSA
USA
USA
USA
BrandHuaweiSony
Release date3/26/20195/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019
Depth8.41 millimeters (0.33 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)73.4 x 158 millimeters (2.89 x 6.22 in)72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)
Weight192 grams (6.72 ounces)178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Display typeOLEDOLED
Screen size6.47" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~88.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~82% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)1644x3840 pixels (21:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)398 PPI643 PPI
Colors16 million1 billion
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR10HDR10
100% DCI-P3
HDR BT.2020

🤖 Operating System

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
System versionAndroid 9.0 PieAndroid 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 10Android 11
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 980 (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
2x 1.92GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G76 MP10 720MhzQualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8)
Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)

💽 Memory and storage

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (238GB available)
UFS 2.1
128GB (111GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1400/200 Mbps1600/150 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkTD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat21 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40)
VoLTE
LTE Cat19/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
40 megapixels
20MP ultrawide f/2.216mm1/2.7"PDAF
8MP telephoto f/3.4125mm1/4"PDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom
0.3MP TOF 3D Time-of-Flight
(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm
Main camera resolution7296x5472 pixels4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.6 (aperture)f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length27mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.7" inches1/2.6" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered4K@24/30fps
1080p@30/60/960fps
BIONZ X

📸 Front camera

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Front camera (secondary)32 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution6528x4896 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens24mm lens
Sensor size1/2.8" inches1/4" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
LoudspeakerSupportedStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Dolby Atmos
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C SlimPort®
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity4200 mAh3330 mAh
Charger, watts40W (10V/4A) Wired fast charging18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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: Black, White, Aurora, Amber Sunrise, Breathing Crystal
• EMUI 9.1
• 19.5:9 ratio display
• DCI-P3, HDR10 display
• Leica optics on camera
• 32-bit/384kHz audio
• Dolby Atmos sound
• Huawei Pay
• Vapor chamber cooling system on processor
• Colors: Black, Gray, Purple, White

☢️ Radiation rate

Huawei P30 Pro (L09 256GB)Sony Xperia 1 (J8170)
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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