Celkon A518
#6635
Sony Xperia E1
#8677Category Breakdown
Celkon A518
Sony Xperia E1
Performance
57.351.3
Camera
41.941.9
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.152.3
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
Main Camera Details
3.15 MP
3.15 MP, f/2.5
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
SVGA@20fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Blue, White
Black, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Timescape UI
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Timescape UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes