Category Breakdown
LG Optimus F3
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
39.740.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
21.420.9
Build
0.215.4
Connectivity
53.254.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.925.8
Summary
- The LG Optimus F3 features a compact build with dimensions of 116.1 x 62 x 10.1 mm and weighs 113.4g, while the Sony Xperia E3 is larger at 137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm and heavier at 143.8g.
- Both devices have IPS LCD displays, but the E3 offers a slightly larger 4.5-inch screen with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels compared to the F3's 4.0-inch display at 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia E3 has a quad-core CPU, providing better multitasking capabilities than the F3's dual-core processor.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the E3's f/2.4 aperture may offer slightly better low-light performance.
- The F3 has a 2460mAh battery, which is larger than the E3's 2330mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Software-wise, the F3 runs on Android 4.1.2, while the E3 comes with Android 4.4.2, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Optimus F3
Sony Xperia E3
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
LS720 - for SprintAlso available for Virgin Mobile, MetroPCS (LG MS659) and T-Mobile USA
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
Corning Gorilla Glass 2
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8930 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 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, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2460 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2460 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116.1 x 62 x 10.1 mm (4.57 x 2.44 x 0.40 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
113.4 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Purple, Titanium, Black (T-Mobile)
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 / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 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, DLNA, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

