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Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116) vs Huawei P40 Lite 5G

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Huawei P40 Lite 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P40 Lite 5G X Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116) 10Points
5.8"
IPS

2160x3840

19.2
MP

13mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3540
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.5"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

16mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P40 Lite 5G

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Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116) vs P40 Lite 5G} 15 Advantages Huawei P40 Lite 5G
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 256GB nano-Memory
+2160x3840 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+760 PPI88%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs405 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
64GB (50GB available)vs+128GB (107GB available)114%
More internal storage for applications and files
236 grams (8.26 ounces)vs+189 grams (6.62 ounces)25%
Lighter
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)vs+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)38%
Thinner
5.8"vs+6.5"12%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 19.2MP + 12MPvs+(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP144%
Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main cameravs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 13MPvs+(front) 16MP25%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 8.0 Oreovs+Android 10Advantage
Android 10 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3540 mAhvs+4000 mAh13%
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 nano-Memory slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adaptervs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
5.0 + A2DP/LEvs+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster

28 Common items in both devices
6GB LPDDR4 / 6GB LPDDR4X
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
 
ModelXperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)P40 Lite 5G
Other model namesSony Xperia XZ2 Premium, Sony PF12Huawei P40 lite 5G (CDY-N29A, CDY-NX9A, 51095MCE, 51095MCA)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyHuawei
Release date7/30/20185/28/2020
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)80 x 158 millimeters (3.15 x 6.22 in)75 x 162.31 millimeters (2.95 x 6.39 in)
Weight236 grams (8.26 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPS IPS LCD
Screen size5.8" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~83.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution2160x3840 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)760 PPI405 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredHDR10

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 10
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 820 (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Single-core)
3x 2.22GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Triple-core)
4x 1.84GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzARM Mali-G57 MP6
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
RAM memory6GB LPDDR46GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)128GB (107GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB nano-Memory
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same nano-Memory slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps2000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,19,20,25,26,28,66)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat11 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 66)
TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 38, 41, 77, 78, 79)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
19.2 megapixels
12MP mono f/1.61/2.3"
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.417mm
2MP macro f/2.4
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels16 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length22mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedUSB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.1 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3540 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging40W Wired fast charging
5W Reverse charging by cable
Inductive / wireless chargingQi wireless chargingNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Chrome Black, Chrome Silver
• HDR10 display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
• Colors: Midnight Black, Crush Green, Space Silver
• EMUI 10.1
• Screen protective film included

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (H8116)Huawei P40 Lite 5G
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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