Category Breakdown
Orange Hiro
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 Orange Hiro features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E3 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution, resulting in a lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the Hiro is equipped with a dual-core Mediatek MT6572 processor, whereas the Xperia E3 offers a more powerful quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400.
- Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 can record video at 1080p, compared to the Hiro's 720p capability.
- The Xperia E3 also has a larger battery capacity of 2330 mAh versus the Hiro's 1700 mAh.
- Software-wise, the Hiro runs on Android 4.1, while the Xperia E3 comes with Android 4.4.2, which can be upgraded, providing a more updated software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the Xperia E3 is heavier and slightly larger than the Hiro, which may affect portability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Orange Hiro
Sony Xperia E3
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202
Display
Size
4.3"
4.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~228 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
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 512MB 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
Yes
VGA
Video Recording
720p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1700 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
127.1 x 62 x 8 mm (5.00 x 2.44 x 0.31 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
96 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Yes
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
Yes
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 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.1 (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

