Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2
#6392
Sony Xperia E3
#5965Category Breakdown
Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
35.940.1
Camera
39.619.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
14.020.9
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
30.154.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.925.8
Summary
- The Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2 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 slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, providing a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Roma R2 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 chipset, whereas the Xperia E3 utilizes a more capable quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, resulting in better multitasking and graphics performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording, unlike the Roma R2.
- The Xperia E3 also boasts a significantly larger 2330 mAh battery compared to the 1400 mAh in the Roma R2, offering better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Roma R2 runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean), while the Xperia E3 comes with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), which is upgradable, providing a more modern software experience.
- Overall, the Xperia E3 offers superior build quality, display size, performance, camera capabilities, and battery life.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Gigabyte GSmart Roma R2
Sony Xperia E3
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
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
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
N/A
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
Colors
Black, White, Blue, Red
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.79 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
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
3.0
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass