Huawei Ascend G300
#5482
Sony Xperia E3
#7020Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend G300
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 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
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 (2.5GB user available), 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
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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Silver
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 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