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Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) vs Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZ2 vs Huawei MediaPad X1 devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei MediaPad X1 X Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) 26Points
5.7"
IPS

1080x2160

19.2
MP

5mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3180
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
04Points Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G) Compare Sony Xperia XZ2 X
7"
LTPS

1200x1920

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)

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!

Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)} 26 Advantages Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K) vs MediaPad X1 (3G)} 4 Advantages Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
+2.7GHz 64bit Octa-core138%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.6GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)
+4GB LPDDR4100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+64GB (50GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC15 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+198 grams (6.93 ounces)21%
Lighter
vs239 grams (8.37 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsLTPS LCD
+1080x2160 pixels1%
Higher resolution screen
vs1200x1920 pixels
+424 PPI31%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs323 PPI
+(back) 19.2MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+f/2.0 (aperture)10%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.2 (aperture)
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsFull HD (1920x1080)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps28 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Digital TV FullSegAdvantage
Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
vs802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+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
11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)54%
Thinner
5.7"vs+7"23%
Larger screen
3180 mAhvs+5000 mAh57%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera
(front) 5MP
+10 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
ModelXperia XZ2 (SO-03K)MediaPad X1 (3G)
Other model namesNTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia XZ2 4GB RAM, Sony PF22MediaPad Honor X1 7D-501U
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyHuawei
Release date4/5/20184/1/2014, Announced: 2/28/2014
Depth11.1 millimeters (0.44 inches)7.2 millimeters (0.28 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 153 millimeters (2.83 x 6.02 in)103.9 x 183.5 millimeters (4.09 x 7.22 in)
Weight198 grams (6.93 ounces)239 grams (8.37 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDLTPS LCD
Screen size5.7" inches7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~76.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~74.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2160 pixels1200x1920 pixels (16:10)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI323 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
System versionAndroid 8.0 OreoAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredEmotion UI 2.0

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)32bit: HiSilicon Kirin 910 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.7GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 630 710MhzARM Mali-450 MP4 (533MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR42GB LPDDR3
Internal storage64GB (50GB available)16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload1200/150 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat18 (Bands 1,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,19,21,28)
TD-LTE (Bands 38,39,40,41,42)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)19.2 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5056x3792 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length25mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
DTS
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVDigital TV FullSegNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity3180 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered504 hours (21 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
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: Black, Silver, Deep Green, Ash Pink
• Aluminum frame
• Front/back glass
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• HDR display
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Fast battery charging (Power delivery)
• Qi wireless charging
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• WiFi miracast
• IP68 certified: dust/water proof up to 1.5m for 30min
• ISDB-T TV
• Colors: Snow White, Diamond Black

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZ2 (SO-03K)Huawei MediaPad X1 (3G)
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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