Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123) vs Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XA2 vs Honor 400 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/5/2025 9:55 AM, updated: 6/6/2025 2:50 AM

Compare Honor 400 X Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

23
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

27Points Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB) Compare Sony Xperia XA2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.55"
AMOLED

1264x2736

200
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

5300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)

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 XA2 (H3123)	vs	27 Advantages Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+171 grams (5.99 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Virtual proximity sensor
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+2.63GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)21% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR4	vs	+12GB LPDDR53 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (21GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)33% Thinner
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
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1264x2736 pixels67% Higher resolution screen
424 PPI	vs	+460 PPI8% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.2"	vs	+6.55"26% Larger screen
(back) 23MP	vs	+(dual camera) 200MP + 12MP8 times Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
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	+1/1.4" inches64% 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) 50MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 9.0 Pie	vs	+Android 15Advantage Android 15 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps2 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+5300 mAh61% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+66W3 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)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
5.0 + A2DP/LE	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP65 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

LED flash

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

4K UHD (3840x2160)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XA2 (H3123)	400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XA2 H3123 (Single-Sim), Sony SM12	Huawei Honor 400 DNY-NX9
Country or region available	Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Honor
Release date	2/16/2018	5/23/2025, Announced: 5/22/2025
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	70 x 142 millimeters (2.76 x 5.59 in)	74.6 x 156.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.16 in)
Weight	171 grams (5.99 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP65 certified: dust proof and protection from short-term exposure to water jets
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.55" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)	~90.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1264x2736 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	460 PPI
Colors	16 million	1 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	5000nits[peak] HDR8
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 15
Firmware update	Android 9.0 Pie	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	MagicOS 9
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (SM7550-AB) (4nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.63GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Single-core) 3x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 508 650Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 720 (676MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 854878 (v10) Geekbench: 3133 (v6)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR4	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	32GB (21GB available)	256GB (220GB available) UFS 2.2
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
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) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat13 (Bands 2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 17, 28, 29, 66)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA (1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 19, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Back camera (main camera)	23 megapixels	(dual camera) 200 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.2112°AF
Main camera resolution	5520x4144 pixels	20000x10000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 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	1/1.4" inches
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	OIS: Optical 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
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
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, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.4 + 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 XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Virtual proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	5300 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging	66W Wired fast charging 5W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	29 hours (1.2 days)	feature not registered
Standby	991 hours (41.3 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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: 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: Midnight Black, Meteor Silver, Desert Gold, Tidal Blue
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XA2 (H3123)	Honor 400 (DNY-NX9 256GB/12GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.07W/kg (head), 1.48W/kg (body)	feature not registered