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Gionee Ctrl V3

Gionee Ctrl V3

#7986
Sony Xperia E3

Sony Xperia E3

#7020

Category Breakdown

Gionee Ctrl V3
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 Gionee Ctrl V3 features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E3 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering a marginally better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Ctrl V3 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 processor, whereas the Xperia E3 utilizes a more efficient quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7, providing superior multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording compared to the Ctrl V3's lower video capabilities.
  • The Xperia E3 also boasts a larger 2330 mAh battery compared to the Ctrl V3's 1800 mAh, which may enhance its longevity.
  • Lastly, the Ctrl V3 runs on Android 4.0, while the Xperia E3 comes with Android 4.4.2, allowing for a more updated software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Gionee Ctrl V3
Sony Xperia E3

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2013
2014

Description

N/A
Also known as Sony D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202

Display

Size

4.3"
4.5"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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

Corning Gorilla Glass
Shatter proof glass

Performance

Chipset

N/A
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

N/A
Adreno 305

Memory

4GB 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Main Camera Details

5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, AF

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

VGA
VGA

Video Recording

Yes
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

1800 mAh
2330 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1800 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

130 x 67 x 9.8 mm (5.12 x 2.64 x 0.39 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

Black
Black, White, Yellow, Copper

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
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

4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS
GPS, GLONASS

Software

Operating System

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)

OS Version

Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes