Huawei nova 4 vs Sony Xperia Z3v: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Width

Xperia Z3v: 1.7 mm narrower

nova 4:

75.1 mm

Xperia Z3v:

73.4 mm
Screen diagonal

Xperia Z3v: 1.2 in smaller diagonal

nova 4:

6.4 in

Xperia Z3v:

5.2 in
Chipset

nova 4:

Hisilicon Kirin 970 (10 nm)

Xperia Z3v:

Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
Rear camera layout

nova 4:

Triple

Xperia Z3v:

Single
Depth

nova 4: 1.1 mm thinner

nova 4:

7.8 mm

Xperia Z3v:

8.9 mm
Height

Xperia Z3v: 8.5 mm shorter

nova 4:

157 mm

Xperia Z3v:

148.5 mm

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. nova 4

Height:

157 mm +8.5 mm versus Xperia Z3v
Width:

75.1 mm +1.7 mm versus Xperia Z3v
Depth:

7.8 mm
2. Xperia Z3v

Height:

148.5 mm
Width:

73.4 mm
Depth:

8.9 mm +1.1 mm versus nova 4

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. nova 4

172 g

+1.4 g versus Xperia Z3v
2. Xperia Z3v

170.6 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

At least two phones need compatible screen dimensions for a drawing.

1. nova 4

nova 4: Screen geometry unavailable or conflicting.
2. Xperia Z3v

Screen diagonal:

5.2 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

74.5 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

Recorded RAM for nova 4, Xperia Z3v, compared at the same storage capacity.
Storage	nova 4	Xperia Z3v
32 GB	Not recorded	3 GB RAM
128 GB	8 GB RAM	Not recorded

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. nova 4

NFC:: Unknown
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB

2. Xperia Z3v

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. nova 4

3750 mAh

+550 mAh versus Xperia Z3v
2. Xperia Z3v

3200 mAh

Specifications

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1. nova 42. Xperia Z3v

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for nova 4, Xperia Z3v.
Specification	nova 4	Xperia Z3v
Dimensions (HxWxD)	157 Х 75.1 Х 7.8 mm	148.5 Х 73.4 Х 8.9 mm
Weight	172 g	170.6 g
Technology	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen size	6.4" inch	5.2" inch
Screen resolution	1080 x 2310 px	1080 x 1920 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	128 GB 8 GB RAM	32 GB 3 GB RAM
Memory card support	microSD up to 512 GB	microSD up to 256 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	3750 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	3200 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 9.0 (Pie)	Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Chipset	Hisilicon Kirin 970 (10 nm)	Qualcomm MSM8974AC Snapdragon 801 (28 nm)
NFC	Unknown	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for nova 4, Xperia Z3v.
Specification	nova 4	Xperia Z3v
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	101.4 cm2	74.5 cm2
Screen format	Unknown	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	86.0%	68.4%
PPI /points per inch/	0 PPI	424 PPI
Screen protection	Unknown	Shatter proof glass

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for nova 4, Xperia Z3v.
Specification	nova 4	Xperia Z3v
Rear camera, main	48 MP Triple	20.7 MP Single
Camera specs	48 MP f/1.8 PDAF -16 MP f/2.2 -2 MP f/2.4 depth sensor	20.7 MP f/2.0 25mm (wide) 1/2.3'' 1.12µm AF
Functions	HDR	LED flash HDR panorama
Video	1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)	1080p@30fps
Front camera, selfie	25 MP Single	2.2 MP Single
Specifications	25 MP f/2.0	2.2 MP f/2.8

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for nova 4, Xperia Z3v.
Specification	nova 4	Xperia Z3v
Processor CPU	Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)	Quad-core 2.5 GHz Krait 400
Graphics processor GPU	Mali-G72 MP12	Adreno 330
Antutu 7 score *	Unknown	38954
Antutu 8 score *	251296	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for nova 4, Xperia Z3v.
Specification	nova 4	Xperia Z3v
Release date	2018 December	2014 October
Colors	Aurora Blue Red White Black	Black White
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	480 EUR	370 EUR
Battery life	Unknown	Stand by time- Up to 840 h (2G) / Up to 760 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 16 h (2G) / Up to 21 h (3G) Music play - Up to 120 h

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for nova 4, Xperia Z3v.
Specification	nova 4	Xperia Z3v
SIM card	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM dual stand-by)	Nano-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 4(1700/2100) 13(700)
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (3CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	Yes	Up to 107 kbps
Edge	Yes	Up to 296 kbps
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band WiFi Direct hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS
USB	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector	microUSB 2.0 (MHL 3 TV-out) USB Host
Bluetooth	4.2 A2DP EDR LE aptX HD	4.0 A2DP aptX
Harmful irradiation	Unknown	SAR - 0.65 W/kg (head) 1.19 W/kg (body)

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for nova 4, Xperia Z3v.
Specification	nova 4	Xperia Z3v
Radio	No	FM radio RDS
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for nova 4, Xperia Z3v.
Specification	nova 4	Xperia Z3v
Dop	Sensors Fingerprint (rear-mounted) accelerometer proximity compass - Fast battery charging 9V/2A 18W	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass barometer - PMA wireless charging -Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 2.0) -ANT+ - IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) - For Verizon Also known as Sony Xperia Z3v D6708

Huawei nova 4 vs Sony Xperia Z3v

Huawei nova 4

Sony Xperia Z3v

Key differences

Width

Screen diagonal

Chipset

Rear camera layout

Depth

Height

Physical size

1. nova 4

2. Xperia Z3v

Weight

1. nova 4

2. Xperia Z3v

Screen size

1. nova 4

2. Xperia Z3v

Memory variants

Practical features

1. nova 4

2. Xperia Z3v

Battery capacity

Recorded battery capacity

1. nova 4

2. Xperia Z3v

Specifications

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