Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia X vs Huawei G8
Comparison between Sony Xperia X and Huawei G8: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Huawei.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia X | G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 6.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.9 | 1.5 |
| Camera | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Connectivity | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| Battery & charging | 1.9 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia X, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 64 GB
- against 32 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 441 ppi
- against 401 ppi
Huawei G8, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,620 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 5.5″
- against 5″
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia X | G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 510 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.8 GHz Best value | 1.5 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB Best value | 32 GB |
| CPU Description | Hexa-core processor with four 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and two 1.8 GHz Cortex-A72 cores. | Octa-core CPU: 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and 4 × 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53. |
| Processor Type | Hexa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum memory card | 200 GB Best value | 64 GB |
Design
| Specification | Xperia X | G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold, Rose Gold | Black, White, Gold |
| Body Thickness | 7.7 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 69 mm | 76.5 mm |
| Body Height | 143 mm | 152 mm |
| Weight | 153 g Best value | 167 g |
| Usable Surface | 69.8 % | 71.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia X | G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,620 mAh | 3,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | — |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | Xperia X | G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5″ | 5.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,920 px | 1,920 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 441 ppi Best value | 401 ppi |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,219 :1 Best value | 1,034 :1 |
| Display Features | Scratch Resistant, Oleophobic Coating, Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia X | G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia X | G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia X | G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 6 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 6 Best value | 5.1 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia X | G8 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, GPRS, EDGE, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, DLNA, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.97 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.97 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.72 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.23 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia X | G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX, 24-bit/192kHz Audio Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia X | G8 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | F5122, F5121 | RIO-AL00, RIO-L23 |
