Sony Xperia E
#7802
ZTE Director
#7599Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia E
ZTE Director
Performance
33.134.1
Camera
12.739.6
Display
33.216.0
Battery
15.915.2
Build
15.314.2
Connectivity
26.026.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.318.2
Summary
- The Sony Xperia E and ZTE Director both feature a 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, offering similar visual experiences.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia E is powered by a Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 chipset, while the Director uses the MSM7626A, both with a 1.0 GHz CPU and 4GB of storage.
- The camera specifications are identical, with both devices sporting a 3.15 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E records video at 480p@30fps, whereas the Director's video capabilities are unspecified.
- The Xperia E has a slightly larger battery capacity at 1530 mAh compared to the Director's 1500 mAh.
- In terms of software, the Xperia E runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) with Timescape UI, while the Director operates on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), indicating a more updated software experience for the Xperia E.
- Build quality shows the Xperia E is lighter and more compact, whereas the Director is slightly bulkier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia E
ZTE Director
General
Release Date
2013
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
N/A
For U.S. Cellular
Display
Size
3.5"
3.5"
Type
TFT, 256K colors
TFT
Resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI
320
320
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
MSM7626A
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 200
N/A
Memory
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
3.15 MP
3.15 MP
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1530 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1530 mAh, removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
113.5 x 61.8 x 11 mm (4.47 x 2.43 x 0.43 in)
118.1 x 62.5 x 12.2 mm (4.65 x 2.46 x 0.48 in)
Weight
115.7 g
140 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Pink, White
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.15 W/kg (head) 0.79 W/kg (body)
1.20 W/kg (head) 1.40 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Non-removable
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, EDR
3.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), Timescape UI
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity
Accelerometer, proximity