Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) vs Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ion vs Huawei P20 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/29/2018 2:08 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Compare Huawei P20 Lite X Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1900
mAh

(Non removable)

23Points Huawei P20 Lite (LX1) Compare Sony Xperia ion X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2280

16
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 Lite (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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	vs	23 Advantages Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
+144 grams (5.04 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core148% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR33 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (11.49GB available)	vs	+64GB (51GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)43% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
319 PPI	vs	+435 PPI36% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.6"	vs	+5.8"26% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP49% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 1.3MP	vs	+(front) 16MP11 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1900 mAh	vs	+3000 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated 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.
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
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

BSI sensor

Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	P20 Lite (LX1)
Other model names	Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked LT28i, Sony Aoba	Huawei P20 lite ANE-LX1 64GB, ANE-L21, Huawei Anne
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe)
Brand	Sony	Huawei
Release date	6/4/2012	3/19/2018
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)	71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	145 grams (5.08 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.6" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~79.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)	64GB (51GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 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 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (4, 17)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.1" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	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	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	28mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + 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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	17 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • PlayNow • SE Timescape • Java framework	• Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue • 2.5D curved glass back • EMUI 8.0
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28i)	Huawei P20 Lite (LX1)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head)	feature not registered