HTC Desire VC
#5481
Sony Xperia E3
#7020Category Breakdown
HTC Desire VC
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.753.8
Summary
- The HTC Desire VC features a 4.0-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, providing a marginally better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia E3 is equipped with a more powerful Snapdragon 400 chipset and a quad-core CPU, compared to the Desire VC's single-core Snapdragon S1.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Desire VC does not specify video capabilities.
- The Xperia E3 also boasts a larger 2330 mAh battery compared to the Desire VC's 1650 mAh, likely offering better longevity.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the Desire VC on Android 4.0 and the Xperia E3 on Android 4.4.2, which is upgradable.
- Overall, the Xperia E3 presents a more modern build and enhanced specifications across the board.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Desire VC
Sony Xperia E3
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2012
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 200
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
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1650 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
119.5 x 62.3 x 9.5 mm (4.70 x 2.45 x 0.37 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
119 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), Sense UI 4
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes