Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) vs Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z2 vs Huawei P30 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/5/2019 10:17 PM, updated: 7/3/2020 12:46 PM

Compare Huawei P30 Lite X Sony Xperia Z2 (3G) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA) Compare Sony Xperia Z2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.15"
IPS

1080x2312

24
MP

32mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3340
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)

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!

7 Advantages Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	vs	22 Advantages Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
+424 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	415 PPI
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+4GB LPDDR433% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (12GB available)	vs	+128GB (108GB available)8 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
163 grams (5.71 ounces)	vs	+159 grams (5.57 ounces)3% Lighter
8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	vs	+7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)11% Thinner
1080x1920 pixels	vs	+1080x2312 pixels20% Higher resolution screen
5.2"	vs	+6.15"18% Larger screen
(back) 20.7MP	vs	+(triple camera) 24MP + 8MP + 2MP64% Higher resolution main camera
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 on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 32MP14 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3200 mAh	vs	+3340 mAh4% 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.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

25 Common items in both devices

TFT IPS LCD / LTPS IPS LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) Full HD (1920x1080)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z2 (3G)	P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z2 D6502 L50w, Sony Xperia Z2 HSPA, Sony Sirius	Huawei P30 Lite MAR-L21MEA, Marie-L21MEA (Dual-sim 24MP)
Country or region available	feature not registered	Saudi Arabia, Egypt, United Arab Emirates
Brand	Sony	Huawei
Release date	3/1/2014	4/5/2019
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	7.4 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	73.3 x 146.8 millimeters (2.89 x 5.78 in)	72.7 x 152.9 millimeters (2.86 x 6.02 in)
Weight	163 grams (5.71 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	6.15" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~69.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x2312 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	415 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AB (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	128GB (108GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	300/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 4, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	(triple camera) 24 megapixels 8MP ultrawide 13mm 2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	5632x4224 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital 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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	32 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	6528x4896 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-2	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) 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	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3200 mAh	3340 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	21 hours
Standby	740 hours (30.8 days)	293 hours (12.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 X-Reality • Sony TRILUMINOS display • 3D Surround Sound • Sony Clear Audio+ • HD Voice • Miracast • ANT+ support • IP58 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1m and 30min • Java framework	• Colors: Peacock Blue, Midnight Black, Pearl White • EMUI 9.0 • 3D curved glass • Oleophobic coating screen • Supported games: PUBG Mobile, Mobile Legends, Arena of Valor, Rules of Survival, Vainglory e NBA2K18
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z2 (3G)	Huawei P30 Lite (L21MEA)
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