Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Y9 (2018) vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2018 10:41 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:18 PM

Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Plus X Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.93"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426) Compare Huawei Y9 (2018) X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)

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!

9 Advantages Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	vs	7 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner	vs	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+407 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	401 PPI
+5.93"8% Larger screen	vs	5.5"
+(dual front camera) 8MP + 2MP25% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer	vs	Android 7.0 Nougat
+4000 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3430 mAh
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP	vs	+(back) 23MP55% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
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 supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

32GB (22GB available) / 32GB (24GB available)

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Other model names	Huawei Y9 FLA-LX1, Huawei Florida	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus G3426 Dual-Sim, Sony SM11L
Country or region available	Egypt	(Latin America), Brazil, Hong Kong, India, Japan
Brand	Huawei	Sony
Release date	4/1/2018	9/21/2017
Depth	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 157.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.19 in)	75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)
Weight	170 grams (5.95 ounces)	189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.93" inches	5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2160 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	407 PPI	401 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	32GB (24GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)	LTE Cat6 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 2MP	23 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	5520x4144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm lens	24mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 8 megapixels 2MP	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	23mm lens
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4000 mAh	3430 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	22 hours
Standby	feature not registered	781 hours (32.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Gold, Blue • 2.5D curved glass screen • 18:9 screen • EMUI 8.0	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • LED notification • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera • WiFi Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Y9 2018 (LX1)	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (Dual G3426)
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