Huawei Mate 8 vs Huawei P9 vs Sony Xperia Z5 vs ZTE Axon Elite: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Huawei Mate 8 vs Huawei P9 vs Sony Xperia Z5 vs ZTE Axon Elite. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Technical data sheets

Basics

Huawei Mate 8
Huawei Mate 8
Global · 3GB · 32GB · L29
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Huawei P9
Huawei P9
Global · 3GB · 64GB · L29
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Sony Xperia Z5
Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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ZTE Axon Elite
ZTE Axon Elite
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
6.7 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available 6.6 Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available
Design and Screen score 5.8Design & Materials --Design & Materials 5.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.8Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.7Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 6.1Camera --Camera 5.6Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 7.3 Connectivity -- Connectivity 6.8 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery --Battery 4.8 Battery --Battery

User reviews

User score
8.7
64 reviews
8.3
65 reviews
7.8
67 reviews
8.4
23 reviews

Technical specifications of the Huawei Mate 8 vs Huawei P9 vs Sony Xperia Z5 vs ZTE Axon Elite

Specs where to buy Huawei Mate 8 Huawei Mate 8
Global · 3GB · 32GB · L29
Huawei P9 price compare Huawei P9
Global · 3GB · 64GB · L29
Sony Xperia Z5 price comparison Sony Xperia Z5
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
ZTE Axon Elite price compare ZTE Axon Elite
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 6" 5.2" 5.2" 5.5"
Resolution FHD FHD FHD FHD
Usable surface 78% useful 72% useful 71% useful 72% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 80.6 mm
157.1 mm
7.9 mm
70.9 mm
145.0 mm
6.9 mm
72.0 mm
146.0 mm
7.4 mm
75.0 mm
153.9 mm
9.3 mm
Weight 185 g 144 g 157 g 170 g
Micro Kirin 950
Octa-Core
Kirin 955
Octa-Core
SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
SnapD. 810
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 126.546
v7
128.613
v7
76.862
v6
65.000
v6
Battery 4000 mAh 3000 mAh 2900 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX298 Exmor RS
1
12 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
IMX286
2
1
23 Mpx · ƒ/2.0
IMX300 Exmor RS
1
13 Mpx · ƒ/1.8
IMX214 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 8 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 7.0 Nougat Android 7.0 Nougat Android 5.0 Lollipop

Brand

Brand Huawei Huawei Sony ZTE
Aliases Ascend Mate 8, Mate8, NXT-AL10, NXT-CL00, NXT-DL00, NXT-TL00 -- E6683, E6633 --

Release Date

Release date November 2015,
8 years ago
April 2016,
8 years ago
September 2015,
8 years ago
September 2015,
8 years ago
State On Sale Not available On Sale Not available
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Huawei Mate 8
Huawei P9
Sony Xperia Z5
ZTE Axon Elite
Huawei Mate 8
Huawei P9
Sony Xperia Z5
ZTE Axon Elite
Size
80.6 mm 157.1 mm 7.9 mm
Print 3D Model
70.9 mm 145.0 mm 6.9 mm
Print 3D Model
72.0 mm 146.0 mm 7.4 mm
Print 3D Model
75.0 mm 153.9 mm 9.3 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 185 g 144 g 157 g 170 g
Usable surface 78 % 72 % 71 % 72 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Aluminium alloy Glass Plastic, Aluminium alloy, Magnesium alloy, Faux leather
Resistance - - IP65
IP68
-
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray

Brown

Champagne
Gold
Black

White

Gold

Green
Gold

Screen

Diagonal 6" 5.2" 5.2" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS LCD IPS anti-microbial
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
FHD
1080 x 1920 px
Density 367 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 424 Pixels per inch 401 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • 95% NTSC
  • NTSC
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Chemical tempered glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • X-Reality display
  • Anti-fingerprint coating
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.8
6.9
7.5
5.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.1
8.7
8.4
8.5
Is it comfortable?
8.0
8.9
7.7
7.9
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
7.7
7.8
8.7
Number of reviews
64 reviews
65 reviews
67 reviews
23 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 950 Huawei HiSilicon KIRIN 955 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994
CPU 4x Cortex-A72 2.3 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A72 2.5 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.0 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.55 GHz
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 16 nm 16 nm 20 nm 20 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes Yes Yes

Graphics

GPU Arm Mali-T880 MP4 Arm Mali-T880 MP4 Qualcomm Adreno 430 Qualcomm Adreno 430

RAM

RAM 3 GB 3 GB 3 GB 3 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Storage

Capacity 32 GB 64 GB 32 GB 32 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card
Yes ,
Independent SD slot
Yes ,
Slot for SD or second SIM card

Security

Fingerprint Yes, in the back Yes, in the back Yes, on the side Yes, in the back

Sensors

Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Gravity
  • Hall
  • Magnetometer
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Pedometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Geomagnetic
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others

Notifications LED Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications Color LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
7.9
7.8
7.8
9.3
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
8.2
8.3
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.8
7.7
7.3
7.8
Number of reviews
64 reviews
65 reviews
67 reviews
23 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Rear camera Double rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx 12 Mpx 23 Mpx 13 Mpx
Sensor Sony IMX298 Exmor RS Sony IMX286 Sony IMX300 Exmor RS Sony IMX214 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.0 ƒ/ 1.8
ISO -- -- 100 - 12800 --
Pixel size 1.12 µm 1.25 µm 1.08 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size 1/2.8" 1/2.9" 1/2.3" 1/3.06"
2
Camera type
--

--
--
Resolution
--
Sensor
Unknown
Type
--
Aperture
ƒ/ --
Pixel size
--
Pixel Binning
--
Sensor size
--

Features

Flash Dual LED Dual LED LED Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes No No No
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • HDR
  • ISO settings
  • Scene mode

Selfie

SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx 5 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type -- -- -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score -- --
87
Mobile
88
Photo
86
Video
--

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
8.8
9.1
9.0
8.9
Quality of nighttime photos
7.4
7.5
7.1
7.1
Quality of selfies
8.2
8.3
7.6
8.1
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
8.5
6.6
9.0
Number of reviews
64 reviews
65 reviews
67 reviews
23 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B34 (TD 2000)
  • B39 (TD 1900+)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Full Active Dual Sim Full Active Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot

Bluetooth

Version Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.2 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • SUPL

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR

European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

1.460 W/Kg on head
0.210 W/Kg on body
-- 0.751 W/Kg on head
0.781 W/Kg on body
--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

1.490 W/Kg on head
0.320 W/Kg on body
1.490 W/Kg on head
0.610 W/Kg on body
0.550 W/Kg on head
0.640 W/Kg on body
1.140 W/Kg on head
1.190 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • OTA sync
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.4
8.7
8.5
9.4
Quality of the GPS
9.0
8.1
8.5
8.9
And the WiFi?
9.1
8.7
8.5
8.6
Number of reviews
64 reviews
65 reviews
67 reviews
23 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
4000 mAh
3000 mAh
2900 mAh
3000 mAh
Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes Yes Yes Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 2%
    Less than half day
  • 3%
    Less than a day
  • 16%
    One day
  • 59%
    More than one day
  • 20%
    Two days or more
  • 8%
    Less than half day
  • 19%
    Less than a day
  • 48%
    One day
  • 25%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
  • 3%
    Less than half day
  • 27%
    Less than a day
  • 33%
    One day
  • 28%
    More than one day
  • 9%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 52%
    More than one day
  • 4%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
64 reviews
65 reviews
67 reviews
23 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 8.0 Oreo
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 7.1.1 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 years ago
  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop
    Android 5.0 Lollipop, 9 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 8%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 2%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 69%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 29%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 7%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 76%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 16%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 83%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 19%
    Never
  • 26%
    Once a year
  • 36%
    Every six months
  • 19%
    Every two months or less
  • 15%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 53%
    Every six months
  • 7%
    Every two months or less
  • 8%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 58%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
  • 35%
    Never
  • 4%
    Once a year
  • 30%
    Every six months
  • 9%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
64 reviews
65 reviews
67 reviews
23 reviews