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Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia 5 IV vs Huawei P30 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P30 Lite X Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) 28Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2520

12
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) Compare Sony Xperia 5 IV X
6.15"
IPS

1080x2312

24
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)

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!

Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)} 28 Advantages Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72) vs P30 Lite (L21MEA)} 4 Advantages Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)38%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8GB LPDDR5100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs4GB LPDDR4
+256GB (218GB available)102%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs128GB (108GB available)
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vseMMC 5.1
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+OLEDAdvantage
OLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS IPS LCD
+HDR8Advantage
The HDR8 display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsNot supported
+120Hz100%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
vs60Hz
+1 billion62 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs16 million
+1080x2520 pixels9%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2312 pixels
+449 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs415 PPI
+(triple camera) 12MP + 12MP + 12MP7%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 2MP
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+f/1.7 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.8 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 10
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+5000 mAh50%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3340 mAh
+30W67%
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
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.2 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
172 grams (6.02 ounces)vs+159 grams (5.57 ounces)8%
Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)11%
Thinner
6.1"vs+6.15"1%
Larger screen
(front) 12MPvs+(front) 32MP166%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies

25 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
BSI sensor
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
Capacitive
+18 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
ModelXperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Other model namesSony Xperia 5 IV XQCQ72, B2TWCX0, C2TWCX0, G2TWCX0Huawei P30 Lite MAR-L21MEA, Marie-L21MEA (Dual-sim 24MP)
Country or region availableChinaSouth KoreaHong Kong
China, South Korea, Hong Kong
Saudi ArabiaEgyptUnited Arab Emirates
Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates
BrandSonyHuawei
Release date9/22/2022, Announced: 9/1/20224/5/2019
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)67 x 156 millimeters (2.64 x 6.14 in)72.7 x 152.9 millimeters (2.86 x 6.02 in)
Weight172 grams (6.02 ounces)159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Display typeOLEDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size6.1" inches6.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~83.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2520 pixels (21:9)1080x2312 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)449 PPI415 PPI
Colors1 billion16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hz60Hz
Display featuresHDR8
BT.2020
Not supported

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
System versionAndroid 12Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core)
3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core)
4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 730 (818MHz)ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 835038 (v9)
Geekbench: 3448 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 63fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR54GB LPDDR4
Internal storage256GB (218GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (108GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps300/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20)
TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
12 megapixels
12MP telephoto f/2.460mm1/3.5"PDAFOIS
12MP ultrawide f/2.2124ยฐ16mm1/2.5"PDAF
(triple camera)
24 megapixels
8MP ultrawide 13mm
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 120 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.7" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.8ยตm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras4K@24/30/60/120fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Zeiss optics
feature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Front camera (secondary)12 megapixels32 megapixels
Front camera resolution4000x3000 pixels6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.9" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.25ยตm pixelfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
24-bit/192kHz
Supported
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, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5000 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, watts30W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered21 hours
Standbyfeature not registered293 hours (12.2 days)

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
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
Miscellaneousโ€ข Colors: Black, Ecru White, Green
โ€ข PS5 Remote Play
โ€ข Sony Alpha
โ€ข Colors: Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White
โ€ข EMUI 9.0
โ€ข 3D curved glass
โ€ข Oleophobic coating screen
โ€ข Supported games: PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, Vainglory e NBA2K18

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia 5 IV (XQ-CQ72)Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
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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