Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) vs Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 vs Huawei Nova 3e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5"
IPS
IPS
720x1280
23
MP
MP
8mp
3GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
2300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
IPS
IPS
1080x2280
16
MP
MP
24mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Huawei Nova 3e (128GB)
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25 Common items in both devices |
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC |
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
EIS: Digital stabilization |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlightπ± Model features | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
Model | Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Nova 3e (128GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia XA1 Single-Sim G3123, Sony Hinoki SS | εδΈΊ nova 3e ANE-AL00, Huawei P20 Lite, Huawei Anne |
Country or region available | Canada, USA | China, Hong Kong |
Brand | Sony | Huawei |
Release date | 4/1/2017 | 3/19/2018 |
Depth | 8 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 67 x 145 millimeters (2.64 x 5.71 in) | 71.2 x 148.6 millimeters (2.8 x 5.85 in) |
Weight | 143 grams (5.01 ounces) | 145 grams (5.08 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Water splash resistant (don't immerse) | Not supported |
π² Display | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | LTPS IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.9% (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) | 294 PPI | 435 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π€ Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
System version | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 8.0 Oreo |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
βοΈ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm) |
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 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
π½ Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 4GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 32GB (24GB available) | 128GB (115GB available) |
External storage | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
πΆ Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
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) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 300/50 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 | CDMA800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66) | LTE Cat6 850/900/1800/2100 (Bands 1,3,5,8) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41) |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, 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 |
π· Camera | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 23 megapixels | (dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 5520x4144 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | 1Β΅m pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection 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 | Not supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video only main camera | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
πΈ Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 8 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 5632x4224 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
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 |
π Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
π Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.2 + A2DP | 4.2 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
π§ Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
π Battery | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2300 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 10 hours | 17 hours |
Standby | 603 hours (25.1 days) | 454 hours (18.9 days) |
β Other features | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | β’ Colors: Black, White, Gold, Pink β’ USB OTG On-The-Go β’ Fast battery charging β’ Pump Express+ 2.0 β’ Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera β’ Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera | β’ Colors: Black, Gold, Sakura Pink, Klein Blue β’ USB OTG On-The-Go β’ Aluminum frame β’ 2.5D curved glass back β’ EMUI 8.0 β’ Fast battery charging 9V/2A β’ VoLTE |
β’οΈ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia XA1 (G3123) | Huawei Nova 3e (128GB) | |
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 |