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Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) vs Huawei P9 Lite (L53)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia XZs vs Huawei P9 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei P9 Lite X Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) 19Points
5.2"
TFT

1080x1920

19.2
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Huawei P9 Lite (L53) Compare Sony Xperia XZs X
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)

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 XZs (G8231 USA)} 19 Advantages Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA) vs P9 Lite (L53)} 9 Advantages Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
+4GB LPDDR433%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs3GB LPDDR3
+32GB (20GB available)67%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (12GB available)
+(back) 19.2MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+1/2.3" inches30%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+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 7.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 7.0 Nougat
+(4G LTE-A) 450 Mbps2 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 150 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass 4Advantage
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
2.15GHz 64bit Quad-corevs+2GHz 64bit Octa-core (16nm)6%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
161 grams (5.64 ounces)vs+147 grams (5.15 ounces)10%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)8%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
2900 mAhvs+3000 mAh3%
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 microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

26 Common items in both devices
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
424 PPI
5.2"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
ModelXperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Other model namesSony Xperia XZs G8231 32GB Single-Sim, Sony Keyaki SSHuawei P9 Lite VNS-L53 (3GB RAM), Huawei Venus
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Latin America)USAMexico
(Latin America), USA, Mexico
BrandSonyHuawei
Release date4/1/20175/15/2016, Announced: 4/20/2016
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)72.6 x 146.8 millimeters (2.86 x 5.78 in)
Weight161 grams (5.64 ounces)147 grams (5.15 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI424 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 4Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
System versionAndroid 7.1 NougatAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 7.0 Nougat
User Interfacefeature not registeredEmotion UI 4.1

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 MSM8996 (14nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 650 (16nm)
CPUQuad-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.15GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
2x 1.6GHz Kryo (Dual-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 530ARM Mali-T830 MP2 (900MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark OS II: 1242 (v2)

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
RAM memory4GB LPDDR43GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (20GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload450/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat9 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 Cat4 (2, 4, 5, 7, 12, 17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/2.3" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel
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 on both camerasHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
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 XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
24-bit/192kHz
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, OGG, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.1 + 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 Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2900 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy17.8 hoursfeature not registered
Standby610 hours (25.4 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice 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, Warm Silver, Ice Blue
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Metal body
• Triluminos display
• X-Reality Engine
• Sony Exmor RS camera
• 720p@960fps slow motion
• Fast battery charging
• Quick Charge 3.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio
• IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30min
• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia XZs (G8231 USA)Huawei P9 Lite (L53)
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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