Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Sony Xperia E1 II
Performance
51.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
52.953.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Core LTE features a 4.5-inch PLS display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Sony Xperia E1 II has a slightly smaller 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~275 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy Core LTE is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the Xperia E1 II utilizes a quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU, potentially offering better multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E1 II includes a 2 MP front camera for selfies, which the Galaxy Core LTE lacks.
- The Galaxy Core LTE is equipped with a 2100 mAh battery, while the battery capacity for the Xperia E1 II is unspecified.
- Both phones run on older versions of Android, with the Galaxy Core LTE on Android 4.2.2 and the Xperia E1 II on Android 4.4.4, featuring different user interfaces.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Core LTE
Sony Xperia E1 II
General
Release Date
2014
2015
Announced
2014
2015
Description
Also known as:Samsung G386FSamsung Galaxy Core 4G
Unofficial preliminary specifications
Display
Size
4.5"
4"
Type
PLS
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
N/A
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Front Camera
N/A
2 MP
Front Camera Details
VGA
2 MP
Video Recording
720p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2100 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2100 mAh, removable
Li-Ion, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
132.9 x 66.3 x 9.8 mm (5.23 x 2.61 x 0.39 in)
N/A
Weight
137 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black
Black, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, 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
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Timescape UI
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.4.4 (KitKat), Timescape UI
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

