Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) vs Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ1 vs Huawei Mate 10 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

1/1/2018 9:01 PM, updated: 5/10/2020 6:22 PM

Compare Huawei Mate 10 Pro X Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341) 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

2700
mAh

(Non removable)

13Points Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09) Compare Sony Xperia XZ1 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6"
AMOLED

1080x2160

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)

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9 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	vs	13 Advantages Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
+2.35GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)7% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+155 grams (5.43 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)7% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+424 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	402 PPI
+1/2.3" inches26% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+(front) 13MP62% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+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
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.2 + A2DP
TFT IPS LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2160 pixels13% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6"15% Larger screen
(back) 19.2MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 20MP66% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.6 (aperture)25% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 8.0 Oreo	vs	+Android 9.0 PieAdvantage Android 9.0 Pie is newer and safer
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps17% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2700 mAh	vs	+4000 mAh48% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

29 Common items in both devices

4GB LPDDR4 / 4GB LPDDR4X

64GB (51GB available) / 64GB (52GB available)

16 million

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera

4K UHD (3840x2160)

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE-A

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Mate 10 Pro (A09)
Other model names	Sony Xperia XZ1 Single-Sim G8341, Sony PF31	AT&T Huawei Mate 10 Pro BLA-A09-att-us, Huawei Blanc
Country or region available	(Global, International), Brazil, Canada, USA, (Europe)	USA
Brand	Sony	Huawei
Release date	9/19/2017	1/1/2018
Depth	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.4 x 148 millimeters (2.89 x 5.83 in)	74.5 x 154.2 millimeters (2.93 x 6.07 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	5.2" inches	6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~80.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2160 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	402 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 8.0 Oreo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 9.0 Pie
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.35GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (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	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)	ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	4GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	64GB (51GB available)	64GB (52GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
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	1024/150 Mbps	1200/150 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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 700/800/850/900/1500/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,26,28,29,32) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat18 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32) TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40) 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	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 XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
Back camera (main camera)	19.2 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm1/2.7"PDAF/LaserOISwide
Main camera resolution	5056x3792 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.6 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus	PDAF on back camera and autofocus front camera
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: 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 only main camera	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4160x3120 pixels	3264x2448 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	22mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
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, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
USB	USB 3.1 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	5.0 + A2DP/LE	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) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2700 mAh	4000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	22.5W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
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: Black, Silver, Pink, Blue • USB OTG On-The-Go • Aluminum body • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • HDR10 compliant • Triluminos display • X-Reality Engine • PS4 Remote Play • Slow motion 720p@960fps • 24-bit/192kHz audio • WiFi Miracast • IP68 certified: dust and water proof over 1.5 meter and 30min	• Colors: Gray, Brown, Pink, Blue • EMUI 8.0 • Leica optics camera • HDR10 18:9 display • 32-bit/384kHz audio • Fast battery charging: 58% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia XZ1 (G8341)	Huawei Mate 10 Pro (A09)
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