Category Breakdown
LG Optimus F3
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 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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Purple, Titanium, Black (T-Mobile)
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.1.2 (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

