Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
#5495
Sony Xperia E3
#7020Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
57.354.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
54.753.8
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950 features a 4.0-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.
- In terms of performance, the Reverb is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 chipset with a 1.4 GHz CPU, whereas the Xperia E3 utilizes a more modern Snapdragon 400 with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, offering better efficiency.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording compared to the Reverb's 480p.
- The Xperia E3 also has a larger 2330 mAh battery compared to the Reverb's 1700 mAh, which may lead to better longevity.
- Software-wise, the Reverb runs Android 4.0.4, while the Xperia E3 comes with Android 4.4.2, providing a more updated user experience.
- Build quality is also notable, with the Xperia E3 being lighter and slimmer than the Reverb.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
Sony Xperia E3
General
Release Date
2012
2014
Announced
2011
2014
Description
For Virgin MobileAlso known as Samsung SPH-M950
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
N/A
Shatter proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPU
1.4 GHz Scorpion
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 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, f/2.4, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
VGA
Video Recording
480p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
2330 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
122 x 64 x 11.3 mm (4.80 x 2.52 x 0.44 in)
137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
Weight
129 g
143.8 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
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 a/b/g/n, dual-band, 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, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
OS Version
Android 4.0.4 (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