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Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) vs Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia M2 Aqua vs Huawei Mate 9 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Mate 9 Lite X Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) 06Points
4.8"
IPS

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB) Compare Sony Xperia M2 Aqua X
5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)

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Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406) vs Mate 9 Lite (64GB)} 16 Advantages Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
+149 grams (5.22 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs162 grams (5.67 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass 3Advantage
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
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.1GHz 64bit Octa-core149%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR33 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5GB available)vs+64GB (54GB available)10 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)5%
Thinner
540x960 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels3 times
Higher resolution screen
229 PPIvs+401 PPI75%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.8"vs+5.5"15%
Larger screen
(back) 8MPvs+(dual camera) 12MP + 2MP73%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 8MP25 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipopvs+Android 6.0.1 MarshmallowAdvantage
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAhvs+3340 mAh45%
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.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
+20 specs and more in the table below

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๐Ÿ“ฑ Model features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
ModelXperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Other model namesT-Mobile Sony Xperia M2 Aqua 4G, Sony D2406Huawei GR5 2017 BLL-L23, Huawei Brooklyn
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)
(Latin America)
BrandSonyHuawei
Release date9/1/201411/1/2016
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 140 millimeters (2.83 x 5.51 in)76.2 x 150.9 millimeters (3 x 5.94 in)
Weight149 grams (5.22 ounces)162 grams (5.67 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

๐Ÿ“ฒ Display

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.8" inches5.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)229 PPI401 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿค– Operating System

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updateAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

โš™๏ธ Processor

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 655 (16nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 400MhzARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ’ฝ Memory and storage

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR24GB LPDDR3
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)64GB (54GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

๐Ÿ“ถ Mobile networks

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 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 850/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 (Bands 2, 4, 7, 17)LTE Cat4 900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8)
TD-LTE 2600 (Bands 38)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

๐Ÿ“ท Camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels(dual camera)
12 megapixels
2MP
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.9" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.25ยตm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: 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/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ“ธ Front camera

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

๐Ÿ”‰ Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

๐Ÿ”Œ Connectivity

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

๐Ÿงญ Sensors

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

๐Ÿ”‹ Battery

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2300 mAh3340 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12 hours23 hours
Standby640 hours (26.7 days)650 hours (27.1 days)

โž• Other features

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
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, White
โ€ข Sony Exmor RS sensor
โ€ข ANT+
โ€ข Miracast
โ€ข Colors: Black/gray, White/silver, White/gold
โ€ข Metal body
โ€ข Emotion UI 4.1
โ€ข 2.5D glass screen
โ€ข LED notification
โ€ข DTS audio

โ˜ข๏ธ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia M2 Aqua (D2406)Huawei Mate 9 Lite (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.69W/kg (head), 1.25W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.66W/kg (head), 0.86W/kg (body)feature not registered
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