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Huawei P9 Lite (L23) vs Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

Side by side comparison between Huawei P9 Lite vs Sony Xperia XZ phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia XZ X Huawei P9 Lite (L23) 08Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
22Points Sony Xperia XZ (F8331) Compare Huawei P9 Lite X
5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

23
MP

13mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)

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!

P9 Lite (L23)} 8 Advantages Huawei P9 Lite (L23) vs Xperia XZ (F8331)} 22 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.15GHz 64bit Quad-core (14nm)
+147 grams (5.15 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs161 grams (5.64 ounces)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8%
Thinner
vs8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+3000 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2900 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)
+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
3GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR4Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (21GB available)75%
More internal storage for applications and files
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 23MP79%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main cameravs+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inchesvs+1/2.3" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
(front) 8MPvs+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)vs+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) HD (1280x720)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougatvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
10Wvs+18W80%
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.
Mono sound (not stereo)vs+Stereo soundAdvantage
Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supportedvs+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supportedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

30 Common items in both devices
eMMC 5.1
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front
60Hz
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
424 PPI
+23 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
ModelHuawei P9 Lite (L23)Xperia XZ (F8331)
Other model namesHuawei P9 Lite VNS-L23 (3GB RAM), Huawei VenusXperia XZ 32GB F8331 Single-SIM, Sony Kagura SS
Country or region available(Global, International)USAParaguayTaiwan
(Global, International), USA, Paraguay, Taiwan
(Europe)(Global, International)BrazilUSA
(Europe), (Global, International), Brazil, USA
BrandHuaweiSony
Release date5/15/2016, Announced: 4/20/201610/3/2016, Announced: 9/1/2016
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)72.6 x 146.8 millimeters (2.86 x 5.78 in)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)
Weight147 grams (5.15 ounces)161 grams (5.64 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels (16:9)1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedTriluminos
X-Reality Engine

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
System versionAndroid 6.0.1 MarshmallowAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
User InterfaceEmotion UI 4.1feature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Chipset64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 650 (16nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 (MSM8996) (14nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T830 MP2 (900MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 530 (624MHz)
Performance (benchmark)Basemark OS II: 1242 (v2)Basemark X: 29548

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR4
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.1
32GB (21GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
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)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps450/50 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 networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 7, 28)LTE Cat9 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels23 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5520x4140 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered24mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3" inches1/2.3" inches
Pixel size1.12ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registered1080p@60fps
Exmor RS

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Pedometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3000 mAh2900 mAh
Charger, watts10W Wired charging18W Wired fast charging
Quick Charge 3
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered17.5 hours
Standbyfeature not registered610 hours (25.4 days)

โž• Other features

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, White, Goldโ€ข Colors: Black, Platinum, Blue, Pink

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Huawei P9 Lite (L23)Sony Xperia XZ (F8331)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.81W/kg (head), 0.35W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.85W/kg (head), 1.2W/kg (body)
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