Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121) vs Honor V40 5G (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 vs Honor V40 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/29/2021 10:21 AM, updated: 10/24/2021 5:12 PM

Compare Honor V40 5G X Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

25Points Honor V40 5G (256GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.72"
AMOLED

1236x2676

50
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor V40 5G (256GB)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	vs	25 Advantages Honor V40 5G (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)30% Lighter	vs	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Water splash resistant (don't immerse)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.6GHz 64bit Octa-core30% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR4X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+256GB (230GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
16 million	vs	+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1236x2676 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
294 PPI	vs	+439 PPI49% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"	vs	+6.72"34% Larger screen
(back) 23MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 8MP + 2MP162% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/2.3" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches47% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)5% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh74% 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)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

20 Common items in both devices

8 millimeters (0.31 inches)

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

Multitouch

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA1 (G3121)	V40 5G (256GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3121, Sony Hinoki SS	Huawei Honor V40 5G, 荣耀V40 5G YOK-AN10
Country or region available	(Europe)	China, Hong Kong, Taiwan
Brand	Sony	Honor
Release date	4/1/2017	1/22/2021
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in)	74.26 x 163.07 millimeters (2.92 x 6.42 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	186 grams (6.51 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Water splash resistant (don't immerse)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5" inches	6.72" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~91.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1236x2676 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	439 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	800nits[peak] HDR10
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 10
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)	64bit: Mediatek Dimensity 1000+ MT6889Z (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.6GHz ARM Cortex-A77 (Quad-core) 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz	ARM Mali-G77 MC9
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	256GB (230GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE Cat (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 18, 19, 26) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.4120°17mm 2MP macro f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/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	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	16 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	66W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	50W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	feature not registered
Standby	603 hours (25.1 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, White, Gold, Pink • USB OTG On-The-Go • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera	• Colors: Midnight Black, Rose Gold, Titanium Silver • Magic UI 4.0 • Screen protection film applied • TPU case included • Stereo speakers
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA1 (G3121)	Honor V40 5G (256GB)
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