Lenovo S560
#6445
Sony Xperia E3
#5965Category Breakdown
Lenovo S560
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
33.340.1
Camera
11.919.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
18.920.9
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
28.154.1
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
23.725.8
Summary
- The Lenovo S560 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 S560 is powered by a dual-core Mediatek MT6577 chipset, whereas the E3 utilizes a more efficient quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, leading to better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording, significantly enhancing its video capabilities compared to the 480p of the S560.
- The Xperia E3 also has a larger 2330 mAh battery compared to the S560's 2000 mAh, providing potentially longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the S560 runs on Android 4.0, while the E3 comes with Android 4.4.2, offering a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the E3 is lighter and slimmer than the S560, making it more comfortable to handle.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Lenovo S560
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
Mediatek MT6577 (40 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX531u
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
N/A
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
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
125 x 63 x 12.3 mm (4.92 x 2.48 x 0.48 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
155 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Deep Blue
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.79 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA
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
3.0, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 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