Category Breakdown
Huawei Y6II Compact
Sony Xperia L1
Performance
49.352.6
Camera
24.219.1
Display
56.556.5
Battery
20.422.6
Build
67.967.9
Connectivity
47.661.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
33.635.4
Summary
- The Huawei Y6II Compact features a 5.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, while the Sony Xperia L1 has a larger 5.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but a lower pixel density of 267 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Y6II Compact is powered by a Mediatek MT6735 chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core CPU, whereas the Xperia L1 utilizes a slightly faster Mediatek MT6737T at 1.45 GHz.
- Both phones have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Xperia L1 supports 1080p video recording compared to the Y6II's 720p.
- The Xperia L1 also has a larger battery capacity of 2620 mAh compared to the Y6II's 2200 mAh.
- On the software side, the Y6II runs Android 5.1 (upgradable to 6.0), while the Xperia L1 comes with Android 7.0, providing a more updated software experience.
- Both devices have similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Xperia L1 is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Y6II Compact
Sony Xperia L1
General
Release Date
2016
2017
Announced
2016
2017
Description
N/A
Versions: G3311, G3312 (ЕМЕА); G3313 (USA)
Display
Size
5"
5.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~294 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass (> 6H)
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6735 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6737T (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53
GPU
Mali-T720MP2
Mali-T720MP2
Memory
16GB 2GB RAM
16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, f/2.2, AF
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
LED flash
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2200 mAh
2620 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2200 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2620 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
143.8 x 72 x 8.9 mm (5.66 x 2.83 x 0.35 in)
151 x 74 x 8.7 mm (5.94 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
Weight
140 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Black, White, Gold
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow), EMUI 3.1
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

