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Huawei Ascend G300

Huawei Ascend G300

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Sony Xperia E3

Sony Xperia E3

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Category Breakdown

Huawei Ascend G300
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
33.240.1
Camera
39.619.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
13.620.9
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
28.154.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.725.8

Summary

  • The Huawei Ascend G300 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.
  • In terms of performance, the G300 is powered by a single-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A5 processor, whereas the E3 utilizes a more efficient quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 chipset, providing better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the E3 supports 1080p video recording, compared to the G300's lower video capabilities.
  • The E3 also boasts a larger 2330 mAh battery, significantly enhancing its longevity over the G300's 1350 mAh.
  • Software-wise, the G300 runs on an older Android 2.3, upgradeable to 4.0, while the E3 starts with Android 4.4.2, offering a more modern user experience.
  • In terms of build, the G300 is slightly smaller and heavier, while the E3 is slimmer and available in more color options.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei Ascend G300
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

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 (2.5GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

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

Main Camera Features

LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama

Front Camera

N/A
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

1350 mAh
2330 mAh

Battery Details

Removable Li-Ion 1350/1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

122.5 x 63 x 10.5 mm (4.82 x 2.48 x 0.41 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)

Weight

140 g
143.8 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, Silver
Black, White, Yellow, Copper

Foldable

SAR

N/A
0.79 W/kg (head)     1.32 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIM

Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE

Network Speed

HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

5G

4G

WiFi

Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass