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Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) vs Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 vs Huawei Y9 (2018) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Y9 (2018) X Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) 13Points
5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 X
5.93"
IPS

1080x2160

13
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)

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 Z3 (16GB)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) vs Y9 2018 (LX2)} 13 Advantages Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
+152 grams (5.32 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs170 grams (5.95 ounces)
+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)8%
Thinner
vs7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+424 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs407 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP40%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(dual camera) 13MP + 2MP
+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)
+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
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
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
2.5GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.36GHz 64bit Octa-core28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
16GB (12GB available)vs+32GB (22GB available)83%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
1080x1920 pixelsvs+1080x2160 pixels13%
Higher resolution screen
5.2"vs+5.93"14%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
(front) 2.1MPvs+(dual front camera) 16MP + 2MP8 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallowvs+Android 8.0 OreoAdvantage
Android 8.0 Oreo is newer and safer
(4G LTE) 150 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
3100 mAhvs+4000 mAh29%
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)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices
3GB LPDDR3
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
ModelXperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z3 D6603, Sony Xperia Z3 D6653, Sony PegasusHuawei Y9 FLA-L22, Huawei Y9 FLA-LX2, Huawei Florida
Country or region available(Global, International)South AfricaCanada(Europe)Taiwan
(Global, International), South Africa, Canada, (Europe), Taiwan
IndiaMalaysiaThailand(Global, International)
India, Malaysia, Thailand, (Global, International)
BrandSonyHuawei
Release date9/1/20144/1/2018
Depth7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)72 x 146 millimeters (2.83 x 5.75 in)75.3 x 157.2 millimeters (2.96 x 6.19 in)
Weight152 grams (5.32 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5.2" inches5.93" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x2160 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)424 PPI407 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 8.0 Oreo
Firmware updateAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallowfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.36GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
RAM memory3GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)32GB (22GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps300/50 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 networkD6603 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
D6653 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE 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 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
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 Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels(dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP
Main camera resolution5248x3936 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 (lens)27mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixelfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels(dual front camera)
16 megapixels
2MP
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels4608x3456 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.2 + 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, GLONASS, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity3100 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy16 hoursfeature not registered
Standby740 hours (30.8 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
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, 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: Black, Gold, Blue
• 2.5D curved glass screen
• 18:9 screen
• EMUI 8.0

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB)Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2)
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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