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Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) vs Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Z3 Compact vs Huawei Honor 5A phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Huawei Honor 5A X Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) 15Points
4.6"
IPS

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21) Compare Sony Xperia Z3 Compact X
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)

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 Compact (D5833)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833) vs Honor 5A (LYO-L21)} 5 Advantages Huawei Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core116%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)
+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (10GB available)
+129 grams (4.52 ounces)9%
Lighter
vs140 grams (4.9 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)5%
Thinner
vs9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+319 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs294 PPI
+(back) 20.7MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2600 mAh18%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2200 mAh
+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
4.6"vs+5"9%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage
The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 2.1MPvs+(front) 5MP137%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
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.

28 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC / Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT IPS LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
 
ModelXperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Other model namesSony Xperia Z3 Compact TD-LTE D5833, Sony D5833Huawei Honor 5A Dual-SIM LYO-L21
Country or region availablefeature not registeredChinaRussia
China, Russia
BrandSonyHuawei
Release date9/1/20146/1/2016
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)72.5 x 144.2 millimeters (2.85 x 5.68 in)
Weight129 grams (4.52 ounces)140 grams (4.9 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4.6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)319 PPI294 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
System versionAndroid 4.4.4 KitKatAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 5.0.2 Lollipopfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredEmotion UI 3.1

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)64bit: MediaTek MT6735P (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 330 578MhzARM Mali-T720 MP1 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (12GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 128GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 128GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
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)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 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 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 700/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,28), TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)LTE Cat4 (1, 3, 7, 8, 20)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, 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 Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Back camera (main camera)20.7 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution5248x3936 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Front camera (secondary)2.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Front camera resolution1920x1080 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedLED
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHL-3Not supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2600 mAh2200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy14 hoursfeature not registered
Standby900 hours (37.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Green, Orange
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• Sony Exmor RS sensor
• PlayStation PS4 remote play
• S-Force front Surround speakers
• BeiDou GPS
• ANT+ support
• Miracast
• HAC M3/T4
• IP68 certified dust proof and water resistant over 1 meter and 30 minutes
• Colors: Black, White, Gold

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia Z3 Compact (D5833)Honor 5A (LYO-L21)
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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