Samsung Galaxy Ace vs Sony Xperia E1 vs Sony Xperia E1 vs Sony Xperia E3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Samsung Galaxy Ace vs Sony Xperia E1 vs Sony Xperia E1 vs Sony Xperia E3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Samsung Galaxy AceSamsung Galaxy AceGlobal · 278MB · 512MB
Sony Xperia E1Sony Xperia E1Global · 512MB · 4GB
Sony Xperia E1Sony Xperia E1Global · 512MB · 4GB · Dual SIM
Sony Xperia E3Sony Xperia E3Global · 1GB · 4GB · 4G
Technical data sheets

Basics
Samsung Galaxy Ace
Samsung Galaxy Ace
Global · 278MB · 512MB
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Sony Xperia E1
Sony Xperia E1
Global · 512MB · 4GB
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Sony Xperia E1
Sony Xperia E1
Global · 512MB · 4GB · Dual SIM
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Sony Xperia E3
Sony Xperia E3
Global · 1GB · 4GB · 4G
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		5.4 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available 5.5 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 4.5Design & Materials 4.5Design & Materials --Design & Materials 4.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.5Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware 4.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.5Camera 4.5Camera --Camera 4.5Camera
Connectivity score 4.5 Connectivity 4.5 Connectivity -- Connectivity 4.6 Connectivity
Battery score 4.5 Battery 4.5 Battery --Battery 4.6 Battery

User reviews
User score
4.1
86 reviews
4.4
32 reviews
4.4
32 reviews
6.5
13 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Ace vs Sony Xperia E1 vs Sony Xperia E1 vs Sony Xperia E3

Specs stores to buy Samsung Galaxy Ace Samsung Galaxy Ace
Global · 278MB · 512MB 		where to buy Sony Xperia E1 Sony Xperia E1
Global · 512MB · 4GB 		Sony Xperia E1 prices Sony Xperia E1
Global · 512MB · 4GB · Dual SIM 		Sony Xperia E3 price comparison Sony Xperia E3
Global · 1GB · 4GB · 4G
Inches 3.5" 4" 4" 4.5"
Resolution LowRes LowRes LowRes LowRes
Usable surface 54% useful 62% useful 62% useful 58% useful
Aspect Ratio 3:2 5:3 5:3 16:9
Dimensions 59.9 mm
112.4 mm
12.0 mm 		62.4 mm
118.0 mm
12.0 mm 		62.4 mm
118.0 mm
12.0 mm 		69.4 mm
137.1 mm
8.5 mm
Weight 113 g 120 g 120 g 143 g
Micro SnapD. S1
Single-Core 		SnapD. 200
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 200
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 400
Quad-Core
RAM 278 MB RAM 512 MB RAM 512 MB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 512 MB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
AnTuTu 6.200
v? 		12.229
v? 		12.229
v? 		18.282
v?
Battery 1350 mAh 1700 mAh 1700 mAh 2330 mAh
Main Camera 1
5 Mpx · Unknow

1
3.2 Mpx · Unknow

1
3.2 Mpx · Unknow

1
5 Mpx · Unknow

Selfie Camera SELF 0 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF -- · ƒ/-- SELF 0 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 0.3 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 2.3 Gingerbread Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Samsung Sony Sony Sony
Aliases GT-S5830, S5830, Galaxy Cooper, Galaxy Ace La Fleur, Galaxy Ace Hugo Boss D2004, D2005 D2004, D2005 D2203, D2206, D2243

Release Date
Release date February 2011,
13 years ago 		January 2014,
10 years ago 		January 2014,
10 years ago 		September 2014,
9 years ago
State On Sale On Sale Not available On Sale
Market Global Global Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy Ace
Sony Xperia E1
Sony Xperia E1
Sony Xperia E3
Samsung Galaxy Ace
Sony Xperia E1
Sony Xperia E1
Sony Xperia E3
Size
59.9 mm • 112.4 mm • 12.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
62.4 mm • 118.0 mm • 12.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
62.4 mm • 118.0 mm • 12.0 mm
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 Print 3D Model
69.4 mm • 137.1 mm • 8.5 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 113 g 120 g 120 g 143 g
Usable surface 54 % 62 % 62 % 58 %
Materials - - - -
Resistance - - - -
Colors
Black

White

Yellow

Brown

Screen
Diagonal 3.5" 4" 4" 4.5"
Type LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS • TFT LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 3:2 5:3 5:3 16:9
Resolution LowRes
320 x 480 px 		LowRes
480 x 800 px 		LowRes
480 x 800 px 		LowRes
480 x 854 px
Density 165 Pixels per inch 233 Pixels per inch 233 Pixels per inch 218 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
6.5
6.6
6.6
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
5.6
6.8
6.8
7.6
Is it comfortable?
6.9
7.0
7.0
7.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
4.3
4.2
4.2
6.3
Number of reviews
86 reviews
32 reviews
32 reviews
13 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7227-1 Turbo Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210 Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8210 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
CPU 1x ARM11 0.8 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz
Type Single-Core Dual-Core Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 45 nm 28 nm 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits No No No No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 200 Qualcomm Adreno 203 Qualcomm Adreno 203 Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM
RAM 278 MB 512 MB 512 MB 1 GB
Type -- -- -- --

Antutu
Score
6.200
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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12.229
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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12.229
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 0% of devices
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18.282
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 41% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 512 MB 4 GB 4 GB 4 GB
Type -- -- -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- -- -- --
Cooling system No No No No
Gaming buttons No No No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
5.7
6.1
6.1
7.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
3.5
4.2
4.2
6.2
What's your experience been with demanding games?
2.5
2.5
2.5
5.3
Number of reviews
86 reviews
32 reviews
32 reviews
13 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard

Standard

Standard
Resolution 5 Mpx 3.2 Mpx 3.2 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Type Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Aperture Unknow Unknow Unknow Unknow
ISO -- -- -- --
Pixel size -- -- -- --
Pixel Binning -- -- -- --
Sensor size -- -- -- --

Features
Flash LED No No LED
Optical Stabilisation No No No No
Slow Motion Video No,
24 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • White balance settings
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution -- -- -- 0.3 Mpx
Sensor Unknown
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ --
Pixel size --
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size --
Others
--
--
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- -- -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
4.9
4.8
4.8
6.5
Quality of nighttime photos
3.2
2.7
2.7
4.6
Quality of selfies
2.2
1.0
1.0
3.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
4.5
1.5
1.5
5.9
Number of reviews
86 reviews
32 reviews
32 reviews
13 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- -- -- --
4G LTE -- -- --
  • B7 (2600)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim Dual Sim Full Active Single Sim
Type
  • Mini SIM
  • Unknown
  • Mini SIM
  • Mini SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 2.1 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • GAVDP (Generic Audio/Video Distribution Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • SDP (Service Discovery Protocol)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVCTP (Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol)
  • AVDTP (Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • SAP/SIM/rSAP (SIM Access Profile)
  • FTP (File Transfer Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • DUN (Dial-Up Networking Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.840 W/Kg on head
0.623 W/Kg on body 		0.648 W/Kg on head
0.815 W/Kg on body 		0.648 W/Kg on head
0.815 W/Kg on body 		0.538 W/Kg on head
0.664 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 0.690 W/Kg on head
1.310 W/Kg on body 		0.710 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body 		0.710 W/Kg on head
1.330 W/Kg on body 		0.712 W/Kg on head
1.288 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • SyncML
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • SyncML
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.0
7.3
7.3
7.5
Quality of the GPS
5.6
5.7
5.7
6.7
And the WiFi?
6.5
7.1
7.1
7.3
Number of reviews
86 reviews
32 reviews
32 reviews
13 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
1350 mAh
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1700 mAh
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1700 mAh
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2330 mAh
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Type Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion Li-Ion
Fast charge No No No No
Others
  • Removable
  • Removable
  • Removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 27%
    Less than half day
  • 33%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 14%
    More than one day
  • 2%
    Two days or more
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 34%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 25%
    Less than a day
  • 34%
    One day
  • 22%
    More than one day
  • 6%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 54%
    One day
  • 23%
    More than one day
  • 8%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
86 reviews
32 reviews
32 reviews
13 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 2.3.x Gingerbread
    Android 2.3 Gingerbread, 13 years ago
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
  • Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
    Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, 11 years ago
  • Android 4.4 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 4%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 45%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 51%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 56%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 41%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 0%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 62%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 38%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 74%
    Never
  • 12%
    Once a year
  • 11%
    Every six months
  • 2%
    Every two months or less
  • 76%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 7%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
  • 76%
    Never
  • 14%
    Once a year
  • 7%
    Every six months
  • 3%
    Every two months or less
  • 23%
    Never
  • 31%
    Once a year
  • 23%
    Every six months
  • 23%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
86 reviews
32 reviews
32 reviews
13 reviews
Prices
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