Celkon A518
#7161
Sony Xperia E1
#8242Category Breakdown
Celkon A518
Sony Xperia E1
Performance
25.836.3
Camera
39.612.4
Display
34.116.9
Battery
18.916.7
Build
0.215.1
Connectivity
25.430.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
20.215.8
Summary
- The Celkon A518 features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E1 has a smaller 4.0-inch TFT display at 480 x 800 pixels, offering slightly higher pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A518 is powered by a Spreadtrum 7715 chipset with a 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the Xperia E1 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 with a 1.2 GHz dual-core CPU, which may provide better efficiency.
- Both devices have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E1's camera has a wider aperture of f/2.5.
- The A518 has a larger 2000 mAh battery compared to the 1700 mAh in the Xperia E1.
- Both run Android KitKat, but the Xperia E1 originally shipped with Jelly Bean and features Timescape UI.
- Build quality favors the Xperia E1, which is lighter and more compact than the A518.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A518
Sony Xperia E1
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~196 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum 7715
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, f/2.5
Main Camera Features
LED flash
HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
SVGA@20fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
1700 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
145 x 73 x 9.8 mm (5.71 x 2.87 x 0.39 in)
118 x 62.4 x 12 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.47 in)
Weight
164 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Black, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.71 W/kg (head) 1.33 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Timescape UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass