Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
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Sony Xperia E3
#5965Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Reverb M950
Sony Xperia E3
Performance
44.840.1
Camera
11.919.1
Display
54.454.4
Battery
16.720.9
Build
15.315.4
Connectivity
30.554.1
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.325.8
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
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, AF
5 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black
Black, White, Yellow, Copper
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.69 W/kg (head) 1.01 W/kg (body)
0.79 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity, compass