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Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860) vs Sony Xperia E3 (3G)

Side by side comparison between Motorola Atrix vs Sony Xperia E3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia E3 X Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860) 09Points
4"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1930
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Sony Xperia E3 (3G) Compare Motorola Atrix X
4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia E3 (3G)

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Atrix 4G (MB860)} 9 Advantages Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860) vs Xperia E3 (3G)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
+16GB (13GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (1.68GB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)7%
Lighter
vs144 grams (5.04 ounces)
+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+275 PPI26%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Mini HDMI Type CAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core47%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
10.95 millimeters (0.43 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)29%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
4"vs+4.5"13%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 2.3.6 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1930 mAhvs+2330 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

24 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
ModelAtrix 4G (MB860)Xperia E3 (3G)
Other model namesAT&T Motorola Atrix 4G MB860, Motorola OlympusSony Xperia E3 D2202, Sony D2202 Xperia E3 Single Sim
Country or region availableUSA
USA
feature not registered
BrandMotorolaSony
Release date2/1/20119/1/2014
Depth10.95 millimeters (0.43 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)63.5 x 117.75 millimeters (2.5 x 4.64 in)69.4 x 137.1 millimeters (2.73 x 5.4 in)
Weight135 grams (4.73 ounces)144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59% (screen-to-body ratio)~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)275 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
System versionAndroid 2.2.1 FroyoAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.6 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Chipset32bit: NVIDIA Tegra 2 250 AP20H32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerNVIDIA GeForceQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)4GB (1.68GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.8 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMini HDMI Type CNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Fingerprint sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BH6X
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1930 mAh2330 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours8.5 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)660 hours (27.5 days)

➕ Other features

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Motorola MOTOBLUR UI with Live Widgets
• Dock connector
• Speech recognition
• Google Maps Navigation
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Video recording at 1080p via Android 2.3 update
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Lime
• USB On-The-Go
• 3D Surround Sound
• ClearAudio+
• ANT+ support
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Motorola Atrix 4G (MB860)Sony Xperia E3 (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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