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Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) vs Huawei Ascend G740

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia R1 vs Huawei Ascend G740 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Ascend G740 X Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) 16Points
5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
03Points Huawei Ascend G740 Compare Sony Xperia R1 X
5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)

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Xperia R1 (G2199)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 (G2199) vs Ascend G740} 3 Advantages Huawei Ascend G740
+1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core82%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (9GB available)125%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+154 grams (5.39 ounces)1%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4%
Thinner
vs9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
+5.2"4%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 8MP7 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1MP
+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2620 mAh9%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2400 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
282 PPIvs+294 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) HD (1280x720)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
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ModelXperia R1 (G2199)Ascend G740
Other model namesSony Xperia R1 16GB + 2GB RAM, Sony G2199Huawei Ascend G740-L00, Ascend G740 4G LTE, Orange Yumo
Country or region availableIndia
India
feature not registered
BrandSonyHuawei
Release date11/1/201711/1/2013
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)71.5 x 139.5 millimeters (2.81 x 5.49 in)
Weight154 grams (5.39 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)282 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
System versionAndroid 7.1.2 NougatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8930
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 505 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 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 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
LTE 800/1800/2600
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels1 megapixels
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels1280x768 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
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

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2620 mAh2400 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
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
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Silver
• 2.5D curved glass
• Exmor Sony sensor
• 4G VoLTE
• WiFi Miracast
• WiFi hotspot
• Colors: White
• Huawei Emotion UI 1.5
• DTS technology
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia R1 (G2199)Huawei Ascend G740
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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