Category Breakdown
Philips D833
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 Philips D833 features a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E3 has a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, both offering similar pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the D833 is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz CPU, whereas the E3 utilizes a more capable quad-core 1.2 GHz Snapdragon 400 chipset, providing better overall responsiveness.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording compared to the D833's 480p.
- The D833 has a 2400 mAh battery, slightly larger than the E3's 2330 mAh, but both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- The D833 runs on Android 4.0, while the E3 comes with Android 4.4.2, which is upgradable, offering a more modern software experience.
- In terms of build quality, the D833 is heavier and thicker than the lighter and slimmer Xperia E3.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Philips D833
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 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~217 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
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
N/A
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB
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
N/A
VGA
Video Recording
480p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2400 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2400 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
128 x 67.3 x 12.1 mm (5.04 x 2.65 x 0.48 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
163 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Gray
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / EVDO
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
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
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.0, 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 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
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

