In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA X Compact and Honor 9X Pro. 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 | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Honor 9X Pro |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | F5321 | - | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 129 mm | 163.5 mm | Honor 9X Pro has greater height than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Width | 65 mm | 77.3 mm | Honor 9X Pro has greater width than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Depth | 9.5 mm | 8.8 mm | Honor 9X Pro is narrower than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Weight | 135 g | 202 g | Sony XPERIA X Compact is lighter than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Body Colour | White | Blue mist | Universe black | Phantom purple | |
| Body Material | - | Dual 3D curved glass | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 1.25 W/kg (body), 1.08 W/kg (head) | 1.09 W/kg (body), 3.19 W/kg (limb), 0.76 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
| SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Honor 9X Pro |
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| Display Type | LCD display | LCD display | |
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| Display Technology | IPS | LTPS | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.6" | 6.59" | Honor 9X Pro has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Honor 9X Pro has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Display Format | HD | - | |
| Pixel Density | - | 391 ppi | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Super Vivid mode, Dynamic Contrast Enhancement | Blue light filter | |
| Display Features | 2.5D curved glass | FullView Display | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Honor 9X Pro |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | Hisilicon Kirin 810 | |
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| Processor Number | MSM8956 | - | |
| Clock Speed | - | 2.27 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | 6-core | 8-core | Honor 9X Pro has higher processor core quantity than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Sony XPERIA X Compact has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 510 | - |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Honor 9X Pro |
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| RAM | 3 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Honor 9X Pro has more RAM than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 256 GB | Honor 9X Pro has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| User Memory | 20 GB | - | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Honor 9X Pro |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 23 Megapixel | 48 Megapixel | Honor 9X Pro has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/2" | |
| Sensor Type | - | CMOS | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS sensor | Sony Exmor RS IMX582 sensor | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.8 | Honor 9X Pro has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 120 mm | - | |
| Digital Zoom | 8x | - | |
| Special Effects | HDR, Night Scene | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction, Sweep Panorama, AR Effect mode, SteadyShot, manual mode, Intelligent Active Mode, Timeshift video, Style Portrait | 3D Portrait Lighting, Portrait | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | - | Sony XPERIA X Compact has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Quick Launch, Superior Auto, Object tracking, G lens, Scene recognition, BIONZ image processing engine, Sound Photo, Touch Capture, Hand Shutter, Triple sensing technology, Stereo Audio Recording, Predictive Hybrid Autofocus | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), EIS video stabilisation, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AIS Super Night mode, AI video stabilisation |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 8 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Super wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Distortion correction |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 2 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.4 | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | Depth camera | |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Bokeh effect |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Front Camera Design | - | Pop-up | |
| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Honor 9X Pro has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS sensor | - | |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Sony XPERIA X Compact has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | 3D Portrait Lighting | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | G lens | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Honor 9X Pro |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2700 mAh | 4000 mAh | Honor 9X Pro has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA X Compact. |
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| Standby Time | 750 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 846 minutes | - | |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 660 min Standby (GSM): up to 710 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 846 min Standby (WCDMA): up to 750 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 670 hrs Playback (Music): up to 65 hrs Playback (video): up to 10.8 hrs |
Playback (video): up to 10 hrs Gaming: up to 10 hrs Navigation: up to 12 hrs Playback (Music): up to 100 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Honor 9X Pro |
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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 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| User Interface | - | EMUI 9.1 | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Honor 9X Pro |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, GATT, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC | - | |
| Messaging Services | Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Honor 9X Pro |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AIFF, ASF, PCM, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, XMF, AAC +, eAAC+, MKA, MIDI, M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSDIFF, DSD, LDAC, MXMF, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, ALAC, OPUS | MP3, OGG, MIDI, MP4, 3GP | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, M4V, TS, WebM, VP8, 3GP2, H.265 | 3GP, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | 3D surround sound (VPT) | Surround sound |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Honor 9X Pro |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, 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, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), geomagnetic sensor | - | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), sharing media via DLNA, Screen capture, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), Wi-Fi Miracast, battery STAMINA mode, Glove mode, TRILUMINOS display, X-Reality engine, Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Dynamic normaliser, Digital Noise Cancelling (DNC), Hi-Res Audio, Low power audio playback, Smart backlight control, Wi-Fi Passpoint, S-Force Front surround, Read Mode, Alarm Clock, PS4 Remote Play, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging | Liquid cooling, GPU Turbo 3.0 technology, AI Signal Enhancer, HUAWEI AppGallery |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA X Compact | Honor 9X Pro |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, USB-C cable | |
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| Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification |
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