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Huawei Y5 Prime (2018)

Huawei Y5 Prime (2018)

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Sony Xperia ZR

Sony Xperia ZR

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Category Breakdown

Huawei Y5 Prime (2018)
Sony Xperia ZR
Performance
52.752.0
Camera
27.936.0
Display
41.219.1
Battery
25.120.8
Build
67.982.1
Connectivity
48.155.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
34.128.5

Summary

  • The Huawei Y5 Prime (2018) features a larger 5.45-inch LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1440 pixels, while the Sony Xperia ZR has a 4.55-inch TFT display at 720 x 1280 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Y5 Prime is powered by a Mediatek MT6739 chipset with 1GB or 2GB of RAM, compared to the Xperia ZR's Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro with 2GB of RAM, which may provide better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Xperia ZR has a slightly wider aperture at f/2.4, while the Y5 Prime has a 5 MP front camera versus the Xperia's 0 MP.
  • The Y5 Prime's battery capacity is 3020 mAh, larger than the Xperia ZR's 2300 mAh, potentially offering better longevity.
  • In terms of software, the Y5 Prime runs Android 8.1 (Oreo) with EMUI 8, while the Xperia ZR originally launched with Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) but can be upgraded to 5.1.1 (Lollipop).
  • Both devices have a plastic frame and back, but the Xperia ZR is slightly heavier and thicker.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei Y5 Prime (2018)
Sony Xperia ZR

General

Release Date

2018
2013

Announced

2018
2013

Description

Also known as Huawei Y5 (2018), Huawei Enjoy 8e YouthVersions: DRA-LX2, DUA-LX2, DRA-L01, DUA-L21
Also known as Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Sony Xperia ZR C5503, Sony Xperia ZR LTE, Sony Xperia ZR HSPA+

Display

Size

5.45"
4.55"

Type

LCD
TFT

Resolution

720 x 1440 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~295 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)

PPI

720
720

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

HDR Support

Protection

N/A
Shatter proof glass

Performance

Chipset

Mediatek MT6739 (28 nm)
Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro

CPU

Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait

GPU

PowerVR GE8100
Adreno 320

Memory

16GB 1GB RAM, 16GB 2GB RAM, 32GB 2GB RAM
8GB 2GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

13 MP, f/2.0, AF
13.1 MP, f/2.4, AF

Main Camera Features

LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR

Front Camera

5 MP
VGA

Front Camera Features

LED flash
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR

Selfie Video

1080p@30fps
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

3020 mAh
2300 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 3020 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

146.5 x 70.9 x 8.3 mm (5.77 x 2.79 x 0.33 in)
131.3 x 67.3 x 10.5 mm (5.17 x 2.65 x 0.41 in)

Weight

142 g
138 g

Materials

Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Colors

Black, Gold, Blue
Black, White, Pink, Mint

Foldable

SAR

N/A
1.25 W/kg (head)     0.76 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot

Bluetooth

v4.2, A2DP, LE
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 8.1 (Oreo), EMUI 8
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass