Lenovo A516
#8001
Sony Xperia E3
#7020Category Breakdown
Lenovo A516
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Lenovo A516 and Sony Xperia E3 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and pixel density, providing similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia E3 is equipped with a quad-core Snapdragon 400 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the dual-core Mediatek MT6572 in the A516.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording, while the A516 does not specify video capabilities.
- The Xperia E3 also has a larger battery capacity at 2330 mAh compared to the A516's 2000 mAh, potentially offering better battery life.
- Software-wise, the A516 runs on Android 4.2.2, while the Xperia E3 starts with Android 4.4.2 and is upgradable, providing a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Xperia E3 is slightly lighter and thinner than the A516, contributing to a more refined feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo A516
Sony Xperia E3
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202
Display
Size
4.5"
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
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
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
Yes
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2000 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2000 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132 x 66.7 x 9.9 mm (5.20 x 2.63 x 0.39 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
146 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pink, White
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
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