Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) vs Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium vs Huawei P20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.8"
IPS
IPS
2160x3840
19.2
MP
MP
13mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3540
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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5.8"
IPS
IPS
1080x2244
12
MP
MP
24mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3400
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38)
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27 Common items in both devices |
6GB LPDDR4 |
Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD |
16 million |
5.8" |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera |
+20 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
Model | Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | P20 (AL00 128GB) |
Other model names | KDDI Corporation Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, Sony PF12 | Huawei P20 EML-AL00, Huawei EML-AL00, Huawei Emily |
Country or region available | Japan | China, Hong Kong |
Brand | Sony | Huawei |
Release date | 7/30/2018 | 4/1/2018 |
Depth | 11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches) | 7.65 millimeters (0.3 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 80 x 158 millimeters (3.15 x 6.22 in) | 70.8 x 149.1 millimeters (2.79 x 5.87 in) |
Weight | 236 grams (8.26 ounces) | 165 grams (5.78 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IP?) | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | LTPS IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5.8" inches | 5.8" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~73.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~80.3% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 2160x3840 pixels | 1080x2244 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 760 PPI | 429 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
System version | Android 8.0 Oreo | Android 8.1 Oreo |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 9.0 Pie |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm) | 64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 970 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (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 630 710Mhz | ARM Mali-G72 MP12 850Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4 | 6GB LPDDR4 |
Internal storage | 64GB (50GB available) | 128GB (115GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
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) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 1200/150 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 800/850/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,5,7,13,17,18,26,28) TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41) VoLTE | LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 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, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (dual camera) 19.2 megapixels 12MP mono f/1.61/2.3" | (dual camera) 12 megapixels 20MP mono f/1.627mm |
Main camera resolution | 5056x3792 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 25mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" inches | 1/2.3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 1.55µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital 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 only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 24 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 5632x4224 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 | 1/2.8" inches |
Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.9µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | Not supported |
TV | Digital TV FullSeg | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | 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 | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor Temperature |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 3540 mAh | 3400 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | 22.5W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Qi wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
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: 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: Black, Gold, Pink, Blue, Purple • EMUI 8.1 • Leica optics (camera) • 24-bit/192kHz audio |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium (SOV38) | Huawei P20 (AL00 128GB) | |
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 |