Honor 9S vs Sony Xperia L3

The Honor 9S (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22, while the Sony Xperia L3 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. Both devices score the same overall rating of 18/100. Key differences: the Sony Xperia L3 has the bigger battery (3300 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 8 MP vs 13 MP; the Sony Xperia L3 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor 9S doesn't.

Both devices scored the same rating of 18/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 9S
Performance 8
Display 40
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 79
Value for money
Sony Xperia L3
Performance 8
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 15
Portability 74
Value for money
What makes Honor 9S better?
  • Lighter: 144g vs 156g

  • Better portability (79/100 vs 74/100)
What makes Sony Xperia L3 better?
  • Bigger battery: 3300 vs 3020 mAh
  • Better main camera: 13MP vs 8MP

  • Better display (43/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict

The Honor 9S and the Sony Xperia L3 received the same MobileRank rating — 18/100. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 8/100. In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia L3 and the Honor 9S are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100. In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100. In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).

Honor 9S: The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia L3: The Sony Xperia L3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 9S Sony Xperia L3
Processor MediaTek Helio P22 MediaTek Helio P22
AnTuTu 156818 156818
Geekbench Single 233 233
Geekbench Multi 723 723
Display 5.5" 5.7" IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
Resolution 720x1440 720x1570
Refresh rate
Battery 3020 mAh 3300 mAh
Charging
Main camera 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 2GB 3GB
Storage 32GB 32GB
OS Android 10; Magic UI 3.1, no Google Play Services Android 8.0 (Oreo)
NFC no yes
Dimensions 146.5×70.9×8.4 mm 154.0×72.0×8.9 mm
Weight 144 g 156 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Honor 9S
  • Main: 8MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Sony Xperia L3
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Honor 9S
  • 5.5"
  • Resolution: 720x1440
  • Refresh rate: —
40
display
Sony Xperia L3
  • 5.7" IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: —
43
display
Battery and charging
Honor 9S
  • 3020 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Sony Xperia L3
  • 3300 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
15
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Honor 9S and Sony Xperia L3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor 9S MediaTek Helio P22
18/100
156818 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia L3 MediaTek Helio P22
18/100
156818 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 8/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia L3 and the Honor 9S are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 10/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 15/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor 9S is a bit better (79/100 vs 74/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 9S or the Sony Xperia L3?

Both devices scored 18/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Sony Xperia L3.

What is the rating of the Honor 9S and the Sony Xperia L3?

The Honor 9S has a MobileRank rating of 18/100, the Sony Xperia L3 — 18/100.

Should you choose the Honor 9S over the Sony Xperia L3?

The Honor 9S is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia L3 is a better fit for everyday use.