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Huawei Ascend W1

Huawei Ascend W1

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Sony Xperia E3

Sony Xperia E3

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Category Breakdown

Huawei Ascend W1
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
39.540.1
Camera
15.419.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.120.9
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
27.054.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
21.425.8

Summary

  • The Huawei Ascend W1 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, offering a marginally better pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Ascend W1 is powered by a dual-core Snapdragon 400 chipset, whereas the Xperia E3 benefits from a quad-core variant of the same chipset, providing improved multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording compared to the W1's 720p.
  • The Xperia E3 also has a larger 2330 mAh battery compared to the W1's 1950 mAh, likely offering better endurance.
  • Software-wise, the W1 runs on Windows Phone 8, while the E3 operates on Android 4.4.2, allowing for a more versatile app ecosystem.
  • In terms of build quality, the Xperia E3 is slightly heavier and thicker than the W1, but both devices lack water resistance.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Huawei Ascend W1
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

Qualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

CPU

Dual-core 1.2 GHz Krait
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Adreno 305
Adreno 305

Memory

4GB 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

VGA
VGA

Front Camera Features

N/A
N/A

Video Recording

720p@30fps
1080p@30fps

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

Optical Stabilization

Night Mode

Raw Photo Support

Battery

Capacity

1950 mAh
2330 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 1950 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Safety

Dimensions

124.5 x 63.7 x 10.5 mm (4.90 x 2.51 x 0.41 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)

Weight

130 g
143.8 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Colors

Blue, red, black, white
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 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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot

Bluetooth

2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes

Software & Security

Operating System

Microsoft Windows Phone 8
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass