Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423) vs Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Plus vs Huawei Mate 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/4/2018 5:37 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:31 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 8 X Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3430
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	vs	14 Advantages Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
+401 PPI9% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	367 PPI
+(back) 23MP44% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 16MP
+1/2.3" inches22% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.8" inches
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer	vs	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core5% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+128GB (118GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
189 grams (6.62 ounces)	vs	+185 grams (6.48 ounces)2% Lighter
8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)10% Thinner
5.5"	vs	+6"9% Larger screen
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3430 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh17% 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) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

33 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

+26 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus Single-Sim G3423, Sony SM11L	Huawei Ascend Mate8, Netcom Mate 8 Dual Sim 4GB RAM
Country or region available	Canada, USA	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Sony	Huawei
Release date	9/21/2017	12/1/2015
Depth	8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 155 millimeters (2.95 x 6.1 in)	80.6 x 157.1 millimeters (3.17 x 6.19 in)
Weight	189 grams (6.62 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~78.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	367 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass 4
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (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 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	128GB (118GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated 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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100, TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,12,13,17,28,29,66)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,12,17,18,19,20,26) 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 A, 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 XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	16 megapixels
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	feature not registered
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 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	MicroUSB 2.0
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/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3430 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	22 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	781 hours (32.5 days)	528 hours (22 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Gold, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum frame • LED notification • Fast battery charging • Pump Express+ 2.0 • Exmor RS IMX-300 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 front camera • WiFi Miracast	• Colors: Gold, Silver, Gray, Brown • USB OTG On-The-Go • Emotion 4.0 UI • Metallic body • Sony sensor camera • Fingerprint sensor • Fast battery charging: 37% in 30min • nanoSim2 or microSD (shared slot)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA1 Plus (G3423)	Huawei Mate 8 (NXT-AL10 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