Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) vs Huawei Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 1 vs Huawei Honor 9 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/4/2019 9:28 PM, updated: 12/14/2022 3:55 AM

Compare Huawei Honor 9 X Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L) 20Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.5"
OLED

1644x3840

12
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3330
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Huawei Honor 9 (AL00 64GB) Compare Sony Xperia 1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.15"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)

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!

20 Advantages Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	vs	6 Advantages Huawei Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)23% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+6GB LPDDR4X50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	4GB LPDDR4
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
+OLEDAdvantage OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1644x3840 pixels2 times Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x1920 pixels
+643 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	428 PPI
+6.5"26% Larger screen	vs	5.15"
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP13% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP
+OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/1.6 (aperture)38% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+Android 11Advantage Android 11 is newer and safer	vs	Android 9.0 Pie
+(4G LTE-A) 1600 Mbps167% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3330 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3200 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
64GB (48GB available)	vs	+64GB (54GB available)13% More internal storage for applications and files
178 grams (6.23 ounces)	vs	+155 grams (5.43 ounces)15% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)9% Thinner
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
1 slot (Single-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

27 Common items in both devices

Aluminum frame, glass front/back

Digital and optical zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras

(front) 8MP

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
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Model	Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia 1 (NTT DoCoMo) 64GB, Sony Kumano	Huawei Honor 9 STF-AL00 standard edition 4GB RAM (STF-AL00)
Country or region available	Japan	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Sony	Huawei
Release date	5/29/2019, Announced: 2/25/2019	6/27/2017
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 167 millimeters (2.83 x 6.57 in)	70.9 x 147.3 millimeters (2.79 x 5.8 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
Display type	OLED	LTPS LCD
Screen size	6.5" inches	5.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~82% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1644x3840 pixels (21:9)	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	643 PPI	428 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10 100% DCI-P3 HDR BT.2020	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 11	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 960 (16nm)
CPU	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)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)	ARM Mali-G71 MP8
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 356734 (v7), 418206 (v8) Geekbench: 10985 (v4.4), 2753 (v5.1) GFXBench: 33fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	64GB (48GB available) UFS 2.1	64GB (54GB available)
External storage	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	1600/150 Mbps	600/50 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/2100	CDMA2000 EV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat19/13 (1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 19, 21, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.452mm1/3.4"1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.416mm1/3.4"1.0µm	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/2.227mm
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.6 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS (5-axis): Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@24/30fps 1080p@30/60/960fps BIONZ X	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	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	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos	Supported
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.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
USB	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C SlimPort®	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 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
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3330 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Gray, Purple, White	• Colors: Glacier Grey, Sapphire Blue, Midnight Black • Fast battery charging: 40% in 30min • EMUI 5.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia 1 (SO-03L)	Honor 9 (AL00 64GB)
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