Garmin
#9670
Sony Xperia E dual
#7812Category Breakdown
Garmin
Sony Xperia E dual
Performance
11.333.1
Camera
11.711.9
Display
33.233.2
Battery
15.215.9
Build
0.214.4
Connectivity
27.428.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
11.717.3
Summary
- The Garmin features a 3.2-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E dual has a slightly larger 3.5-inch TFT display with the same resolution, resulting in lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices have 4GB of RAM, but the Xperia E dual is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 chipset, offering better processing capabilities.
- The Garmin's rear camera is 5 MP, providing higher resolution images compared to the Xperia E dual's 3.15 MP camera, although both lack optical image stabilization.
- The Garmin has a 1500 mAh battery, while the Xperia E dual offers a slightly larger 1530 mAh battery, both lacking fast charging or wireless capabilities.
- The Garmin runs on Android 2.1, whereas the Xperia E dual operates on Android 4.0.4, which can be upgraded, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Garmin
Sony Xperia E dual
General
Release Date
2010
2013
Announced
2010
2012
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
3.2"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT, 256K colors
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~180 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
N/A
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
N/A
Adreno 200
Memory
4GB 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
320p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1530 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1530 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
113.5 x 61.8 x 11 mm (4.47 x 2.43 x 0.43 in)
Weight
N/A
115.7 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, Gold
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.15 W/kg (head) 1.39 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/0.384 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP, EDR
2.1, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Garmin navigation
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.1 (Jelly Bean), Timescape UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, compass
Accelerometer, proximity