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LG Optimus F3

LG Optimus F3

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Sony Xperia E3

Sony Xperia E3

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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