Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) vs Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 vs Huawei Honor 8 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/26/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 12:28 PM

Compare Huawei Honor 8 X Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

14Points Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
LTPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)

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!

11 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	vs	14 Advantages Huawei Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	LTPS LCD
+1/2.3" inches26% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.9" inches
+f/2.0 (aperture)10% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.2 (aperture)
+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
+3100 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	3000 mAh
+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
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core29% 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	+64GB (53GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
(back) 20.7MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP15% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
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	+USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connectorAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

29 Common items in both devices

16 million

1080x1920 pixels

424 PPI

5.2"

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF: laser detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Z3 D6603, Sony Xperia Z3 D6653, Sony Pegasus	Huawei Honor 8 Premium edition Dual-Sim FRD-L14
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Africa, Canada, (Europe), Taiwan	USA
Brand	Sony	Huawei
Release date	9/1/2014	7/1/2016
Depth	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)	7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)	71 x 145.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.73 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	LTPS LCD
Screen size	5.2" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~72.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	424 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
System version	Android 4.4.4 KitKat	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 950 (16nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.3GHz ARM Cortex-A72 (Quad-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz	ARM Mali-T880 MP4 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	16GB (12GB available)	64GB (53GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
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) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) and nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	300/50 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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	D6603 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 D6653 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 D6603 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,13,17,20) D6653 model: LTE 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28) TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)	LTE Cat6 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,17,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
Back camera (main camera)	20.7 megapixels	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP f/2.2
Main camera resolution	5248x3936 pixels	3968x2976 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	35mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.3" inches	1/2.9" inches
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.25µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF: laser 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
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, MKV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 3.1 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL-3	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3100 mAh	3000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	16 hours	feature not registered
Standby	740 hours (30.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Black, White, Copper, Silver Green • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony TRILUMINOS display • Sony Exmor RS sensor • PlayStation PS4 remote play • S-Force front Surround speakers • ANT+ support • Miracast • HAC M3/T3 • IP68 certified: dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes	• Colors: White, Black, Blue, Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • NEG glass-backed • Emotion UI 4.1 • Dual back camera 12MP • Smart Power 4.0 • DTS sound • Custom function back button • Fast battery charging: 47% in 30min
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)	Honor 8 (Dual 64GB L14)
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