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Sony Xperia E3

Sony Xperia E3

#7020
ZTE Blade Q Mini

ZTE Blade Q Mini

#8053

Category Breakdown

Sony Xperia E3
ZTE Blade Q Mini
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.042.0
Display
67.367.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.852.9

Summary

  • The Sony Xperia E3 features a slightly larger 4.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the ZTE Blade Q Mini has a smaller 4.0-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, resulting in a higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Xperia E3 is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 400 chipset, compared to the dual-core Mediatek MT6572 in the Blade Q Mini, which may offer better multitasking capabilities.
  • Both phones have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia E3 supports 1080p video recording, whereas the Blade Q Mini's video capabilities are unspecified.
  • The Xperia E3 also has a larger 2330 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery of the Blade Q Mini, likely providing longer usage time.
  • Software-wise, the Xperia E3 runs Android 4.4.2, which is a newer version than the Android 4.2 on the Blade Q Mini, potentially offering a more refined user experience.
  • In terms of build quality, the Xperia E3 is slightly heavier and larger, while the Blade Q Mini is more compact and lighter.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Sony Xperia E3
ZTE Blade Q Mini

General

Release Date

2014
2014

Announced

2014
2013

Description

Also known as Sony D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202
N/A

Display

Size

4.5"
4"

Type

IPS LCD
IPS LCD

Resolution

480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)

PPI

480
480

Refresh Rate

60Hz
60Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

Protection

Shatter proof glass
N/A

Performance

Chipset

Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Mediatek MT6572 (28 nm)

CPU

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A7

GPU

Adreno 305
Mali-400

Memory

4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM

Expandable Storage

Card Slot

microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera

5 MP
5 MP

Main Camera Details

5 MP, f/2.4, AF
5 MP, AF

Front Camera

N/A
N/A

Front Camera Details

VGA
N/A

Video Recording

1080p@30fps
Yes

Selfie Video

N/A
N/A

OIS

Night Mode

RAW Support

Battery

Capacity

2330 mAh
1500 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 1500 mAh, removable

Charging Details

N/A
N/A

Fast Charging

Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions

137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in)
125.5 x 63.9 x 8.9 mm (4.94 x 2.52 x 0.35 in)

Weight

143.8 g
126 g

Materials

N/A
N/A

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Black, White, Yellow, Copper
White, Black

Foldable

Connectivity

SIM

Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, 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, hotspot

Bluetooth

4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP

NFC

USB

microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0

IR Blaster

Headphone Jack

Radio

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS
GPS

Software

Operating System

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

OS Version

Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)

Security

Fingerprint

Face Unlock

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity

Audio

Stereo Speakers

Loudspeaker

Yes
Yes

Audio Jack

Yes
Yes