Celkon A42
#7982
Sony Xperia E3
#7020Category Breakdown
Celkon A42
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Celkon A42 features a smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E3 has a larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia E3 is equipped with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset and a quad-core CPU, providing superior processing power compared to the dual-core CPU of the Celkon A42.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Celkon A42 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Xperia E3 also boasts a significantly larger 2330 mAh battery compared to the 1400 mAh battery of the Celkon A42, enhancing its longevity.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Celkon A42 on an older version (4.2.2) compared to the Xperia E3, which can be upgraded to 4.4.4, offering a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A42
Sony Xperia E3
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202
Display
Size
4"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
124.5 x 63.5 x 10.2 mm (4.90 x 2.5 x 0.40 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
N/A
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Yellow, Blue, White
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes