Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113) vs Huawei Honor 9i

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 vs Huawei Honor 9i phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/24/2018 9:47 PM, updated: 4/7/2020 9:01 PM

Compare Huawei Honor 9i X Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

09Points Huawei Honor 9i Compare Sony Xperia XA2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.9"
IPS

1080x2160

16
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)

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!

12 Advantages Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	vs	9 Advantages Huawei Honor 9i
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+424 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	409 PPI
+(back) 23MP28% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 16MP + 2MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer	vs	Android 8.0 Oreo
+(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+4GB LPDDR333% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+64GB (52GB available)148% More internal storage for applications and files
171 grams (5.99 ounces)	vs	+164 grams (5.74 ounces)4% Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+5.9"13% Larger screen
(front) 8MP	vs	+(dual front camera) 13MP + 2MP85% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
3300 mAh	vs	+3340 mAh1% 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) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

28 Common items in both devices

Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum body, glass front

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

+21 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
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Model	Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA2 H3113 (Single-Sim), Sony SM12	Huawei Honor 9i RNE-L22, Mate 10 Lite, Huawei Rhone
Country or region available	United Arab Emirates, (Europe)	India
Brand	Sony	Huawei
Release date	2/16/2018	11/1/2017
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)	75.2 x 156.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.15 in)
Weight	171 grams (5.99 ounces)	164 grams (5.74 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)	~76.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	409 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 7.0 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 8.0 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz 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	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz	ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available)	64GB (52GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
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	600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38)	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, 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
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 2MP depth
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 pixels	4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 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)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
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	Not 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 XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	(dual front camera) 13 megapixels 2MP depth
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
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, DivX, XviD	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) 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
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	20 hours
Standby	991 hours (41.3 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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	• Colors: Silver, Black, Blue, Pink • Aluminum frame • Plastic back • Exmor RS camera • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • Mono Bluetooth Headset MBH22 • WiFi Miracast	• Colors: Black, Prestige Gold, Aurora Blue • EMUI 5.1
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3113)	Honor 9i
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 1.43W/kg (body)	feature not registered