Samsung Z1
#7469
Sony Xperia E1 dual
#8181Category Breakdown
Samsung Z1
Sony Xperia E1 dual
Performance
28.136.3
Camera
11.312.4
Display
40.016.9
Battery
15.217.0
Build
16.615.0
Connectivity
30.133.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.716.0
Summary
- The Samsung Z1 and Sony Xperia E1 dual both feature a 4.0-inch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, but the Z1 uses PLS LCD technology while the E1 employs TFT.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 processors, but the Xperia E1 has a slightly more capable Adreno 302 GPU compared to the Mali-400 in the Z1.
- Both smartphones have a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the E1 can record video at a higher frame rate of 20fps compared to the Z1's 15fps.
- The Xperia E1 also has a larger battery capacity at 1750 mAh versus the Z1's 1500 mAh.
- Regarding software, the Z1 runs on Tizen 2.3, while the E1 operates on Android 4.3, which is upgradable to KitKat, offering a more versatile software experience.
- Build quality is similar, with the Z1 being slightly lighter at 112g compared to the E1's 122g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Z1
Sony Xperia E1 dual
General
Release Date
2015
2014
Announced
2015
2014
Description
Also known as Samsung Z1 Z130H, Z130H/DS
N/A
Display
Size
4"
4"
Type
PLS LCD
TFT
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Spreadtrum SC7727S
Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 (28 nm)
CPU
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
Mali-400
Adreno 302
Memory
4GB 768MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash
HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps
SVGA@20fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
120.4 x 63.2 x 9.7 mm (4.74 x 2.49 x 0.38 in)
118 x 62.4 x 12 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.47 in)
Weight
112 g
122 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Black, Wine Red
Black, Purple, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.90 W/kg (body)
0.72 W/kg (head) 1.35 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Tizen 2.3
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.4.2 (KitKat), Timescape UI
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass