Category Breakdown
LG Tribute
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
54.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.853.8
Summary
- The LG Tribute and Sony Xperia E3 both feature a 4.5-inch IPS LCD display, but the Xperia E3 offers a slightly higher resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset with identical CPU and GPU configurations, ensuring similar performance levels.
- The camera specifications are also comparable, with both offering a 5 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, though the Xperia E3 has a wider aperture.
- Battery capacity differs, with the Xperia E3 housing a 2330 mAh battery compared to the Tribute's 2100 mAh, potentially providing longer usage time.
- Both smartphones run Android 4.4.2, but the Xperia E3 can be upgraded to 4.4.4, offering a slightly enhanced software experience.
- Build quality shows the Xperia E3 is slimmer and slightly heavier, available in more color options than the LG Tribute.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
LG Tribute
Sony Xperia E3
General
Release Date
2014
2014
Announced
2014
2014
Description
Also known as LG Tribute LS660
Also known as Sony D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202
Display
Size
4.5"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~207 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
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
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
2100 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
127.5 x 67.8 x 10.7 mm (5.02 x 2.67 x 0.42 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
138.9 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
CDMA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
LTE, 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, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP, LE
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 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
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

