Category Breakdown
Huawei Ascend Y550
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
44.440.1
Camera
15.419.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.920.9
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
45.054.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.925.8
Summary
- The Huawei Ascend Y550 and Sony Xperia E3 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Y550 is powered by a Snapdragon 410 chipset with a Cortex-A53 CPU, while the E3 uses a Snapdragon 400 with a Cortex-A7 CPU, resulting in comparable performance levels.
- Both smartphones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 can record video at 1080p, whereas the Y550 is limited to 720p.
- The Xperia E3 has a larger battery capacity of 2330 mAh compared to the Y550's 2000 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Both devices run Android 4.4.2, but the E3 can be upgraded to Android 4.4.4, providing a slightly more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the E3 is slightly lighter and thinner than the Y550, which may enhance its portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei Ascend Y550
Sony Xperia E3
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 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 MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A53
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 306
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB 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
2 MP
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
2000 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133 x 68 x 9.5 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.37 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
153 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.79 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
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
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), EMUI 2.3
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

