| Physical features | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| Model | Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| Other model names | Sony Xperia Z3 D6603, Sony Xperia Z3 D6653, Sony Pegasus | Huawei Y9 FLA-L22, Huawei Y9 FLA-LX2, Huawei Florida |
| Country or region available |     
(Global, International), South Africa, Canada, Europe, Taiwan |   
India, Malaysia, Thailand, (Global, International) |
| Brand | Sony | Huawei |
| Release date | September, 2014 | April, 2018 |
| Depth | 7.3 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) |
| Weight | 152 grams (5.32 ounces) | 170 grams (5.95 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | Aluminum body, glass front |
| Protection against water and others | Waterproof (IPxx certified) | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| Operating system | Android 4.4.4 KitKat | Android 8.0 Oreo |
| Firmware update | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow | feature not registered |
| Hardware | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| Chipset | 32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm) | 64bit - HiSilicon Kirin 659 (16nm) |
| CPU processor | 2.5Ghz Quad-Core Krait 400 | Octa-Core, 2 processors:
2.36Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53
1.7Ghz Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A53 |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz | ARM Mali-T830 MP2 900Mhz |
| RAM memory | 3GB LPDDR3 | 3GB LPDDR3 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (12GB user free) | 32GB (22GB user free)
eMMC 5.1 |
| External storage | Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| Display type | TFT LCD IPS | TFT LCD IPS |
| Screen size | 5.2" inches | 5.93" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~70.9% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~76.7% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Display resolution | 1080x1920 pixels | 1080x2160 pixels |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 424 PPI | 407 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
| Mobile networks | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot) |
| SIM card | 1 slot
nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots Dual-SIM
nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 150/50 Mbps | 300/50 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse 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 850/900/1900/2100 |
| 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 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28)
TD-LTE 2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,40,41) |
| 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+, TD-LTE, 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 |
| Calling | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
| Camera | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| Back camera (main camera) | 20.7 megapixels | (dual camera)
13 megapixels
2MP |
| Main camera resolution | 5248x3936 pixels | 4128x3096 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/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 25mm lens | 27mm lens |
| 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 only main camera |
| 2ª camera | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| Front camera (secondary) | 2.1 megapixels | (dual front camera)
16 megapixels
2MP |
| Front camera resolution | 1920x1080 pixels | 4608x3456 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| Radio | FM with RDS | FM |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, XviD, H.264, H.263, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC |
| Connectivity | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| TV output | Micro-B USB - MHL-3 | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 4.0 version A2DP | 4.2 version A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac + MIMO (2.4Ghz, 5Ghz) | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) |
| DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
| NFC | Supported | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
| Java / Flash player | Not supported | Not supported |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
Barometer
| Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Fingerprint
|
| Other features | - 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
- WiFi direct, hotspot
- 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
- WiFi direct, hotspot |
| Power supply | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| Battery | Li-Ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Battery model / charger (watts) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time autonomy | 960 minutes | 16 hours | 0.7 day | feature not registered |
| Standby | 44400 minutes | 740 hours | 30.8 days | feature not registered |
| Radiation rate | Sony Xperia Z3 (16GB) | Huawei Y9 2018 (LX2) |
| 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 |