In depth comparison and review of Honor 9 and Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Honor 9 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | H8324 | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 147.3 mm | 135 mm | Honor 9 has greater height than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Width | 70.9 mm | 65 mm | Honor 9 has greater width than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Depth | 7.45 mm | 12.1 mm | Honor 9 is narrower than Honor 9. |
Weight | 155 g | 168 g | Honor 9 is lighter than Honor 9. |
Body Colour | Sapphire blue | Black | |
Body Material | Metal, glass | Plastic, aluminium, glass | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68, IP65 | |
SAR Value | - | 1.05 W/kg (body), 0.77 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Honor 9 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | LTPS TFT | TRILUMINOS | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.15" | 5" | Honor 9 has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 2160 x 1080 pixels | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better screen resolution than Honor 9. |
Display Format | Full HD | - | |
Pixel Density | 428 ppi | 483 ppi | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better pixel density than Honor 9. |
Aspect Ratio | - | 18:9 | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
HDR | - | Yes | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has HDR. |
Display Enhancement Technology | - | Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | Honor 9 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Hisilicon Kirin 960 + i6 co-processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali G71 MP8 | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 |
MEMORY | Honor 9 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 64 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 400 GB |
CAMERA | Honor 9 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 20 Megapixel | 19 Megapixel | Honor 9 has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/2.3" | |
Sensor Name | - | Sony Exmor RS sensor | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better lens aperture than Honor 9. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | - | 25 mm | |
Digital Zoom | - | 8x | |
Special Effects | - | HDR | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, night mode, Sound & Shot, Beauty mode, Good food mode, Light Painting mode | AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots | |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 3840 x 2160 (4K), Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 960 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Hybrid Zoom | Quick Launch, G lens, BIONZ image processing engine, Quick Capture, Triple image sensing technology, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus, Predictive Capture, Motion Eye camera, Anti-distortion shutter, Stereo Recording, Autofocus burst, Predictive Capture (motion / smile) |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | - | |
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Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | Dual shooting mode | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Honor 9 has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
Sensor Size (Front) | - | 1/5" | |
Sensor Name (Front) | - | Sony Exmor R sensor | |
Lens Type (Front) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact has better front lens aperture than Honor 9. |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Min Focal Length (Front) | - | 23 mm | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Panoramic selfies | SteadyShot, Intelligent Active Mode, low-light shots | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Honor 9 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3200 mAh | 2870 mAh | Honor 9 has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact. |
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Fast Charging Technology | HUAWEI SuperCharge technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | - |
CELLULAR | Honor 9 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 8.0 Oreo | |
User Interface | HUAWEI Emotion UI 5.1 | - | |
Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Honor 9 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | - | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | - | |
Wireless Interface | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Honor 9 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, OGG, MIDI, 3GA, MP4, RA | FLAC, LPCM, DSD, LDAC, ALAC, apt-X HD, DSEE HX | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | RMVB, RM, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP | - | |
Sound Enhancements | - | S-Force Front surround, Clear Audio+ |
FEATURES | Honor 9 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, colour spectrum sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Active noise-cancellation | X-Reality engine, PS4 Remote Play, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, Smart Stamina, STAMINA Mode, Automatic Headphone Optimisation (AHO), 3D Creator, VirtualPhones technology | |
Android Enterprise Recommended | - | Yes |
OTHERS | Honor 9 | Sony XPERIA XZ2 Compact |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, silicone cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable | Power adapter, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68, IP65 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |