Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221) vs Huawei P20 (L09)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra vs Huawei P20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/8/2018 11:24 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:18 PM

Compare Huawei P20 X Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

16mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Huawei P20 (L09) Compare Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
IPS

1080x2244

12
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3400
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P20 (L09)

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!

7 Advantages Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	vs	20 Advantages Huawei P20 (L09)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+6"3% Larger screen	vs	5.8"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Dual-LED flash
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+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
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR4Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.
32GB (24GB available)	vs	+128GB (115GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
188 grams (6.58 ounces)	vs	+165 grams (5.78 ounces)14% Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)6% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2244 pixels17% Higher resolution screen
367 PPI	vs	+429 PPI17% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 23MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP40% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 16MP	vs	+(front) 24MP49% 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
Android 7.0 Nougat	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+TemperatureAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2700 mAh	vs	+3400 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

18 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

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

OIS: Optical stabilization / OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization

1/2.3" inches

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+11 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	P20 (L09)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra 32GB G3221 Single-Sim, Sony Redwood SS	Huawei P20 EML-L09, Huawei P20 EML-L09C, Huawei Emily
Country or region available	(Europe)	Australia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe), Israel, (Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Huawei
Release date	5/1/2017	4/1/2018
Depth	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	79 x 165 millimeters (3.11 x 6.5 in)	70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in)
Weight	188 grams (6.58 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	6" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2244 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	367 PPI	429 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
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
System version	Android 7.0 Nougat	Android 8.1 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6757 Helio P20 (16nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
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-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T880 MP2 900Mhz	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	32GB (24GB available)	128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	600/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.55µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS (6-axis): Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	24 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4616x3464 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	23mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.8" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	0.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
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, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	3400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16.3 hours	feature not registered
Standby	708 hours (29.5 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
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-234 front camera	• Colors: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple • EMUI 8.1 • Leica optics (camera) • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra (G3221)	Huawei P20 (L09)
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