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Sharp Aquos S3 mini vs Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)

Side by side comparison between Sharp Aquos S3 mini vs Sony Xperia E phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia E X Sharp Aquos S3 mini 30Points
5.5"
IGZO

1080x2040

16
MP

20.2mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3020
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim) Compare Sharp Aquos S3 mini X
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sharp Aquos S3 mini

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Aquos S3 mini} 30 Advantages Sharp Aquos S3 mini vs Xperia E (Dual-sim)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)
+6GB LPDDR4X11 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR
+64GB (51GB available)25 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs4GB (2GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)41%
Thinner
vs11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsPlastic body, glass front
+TFT-IGZOAdvantage
TFT-IGZO display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+1080x2040 pixels13 times
Higher resolution screen
vs320x480 pixels
+420 PPI155%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs165 PPI
+5.5"57%
Larger screen
vs3.5"
+(back) 16MP4 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 20.2MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)6 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+Android 7.1.1 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.1 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage
The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+3020 mAh97%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1530 mAh
+10W100%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
vs5W
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
140 grams (4.9 ounces)vs+116 grams (4.06 ounces)21%
Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

16 Common items in both devices
Only digital zoom
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
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ModelAquos S3 miniXperia E (Dual-sim)
Other model namesSharp Aquos S3 mini 6GB RAM + 64GB FS8018Sony Xperia E C1605, Sony Nanhu DS
Country or region availableChinaSouth KoreaHong KongTaiwanVietnam
China, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSharpSony
Release date3/1/20181/1/2013
Depth7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)11 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)73 x 142.7 millimeters (2.87 x 5.62 in)61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)
Weight140 grams (4.9 ounces)116 grams (4.06 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/backPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Display typeTFT-IGZOTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~77.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~52% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2040 pixels320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)420 PPI165 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
System versionAndroid 7.1.1 NougatAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 SDM630 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 508 650MhzQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredAnTuTu: 1153 (v3)

💽 Memory and storage

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR4X512MB LPDDR
Internal storage64GB (51GB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload300/50 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
C1605 model:
UMTS 900/2100
C1604 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat6 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Back camera (main camera)16 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution4608x3456 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Front camera (secondary)20.2 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution5184x3888 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Not supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size2µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity3020 mAh1530 mAh
Charger, watts10W (5V/2A) Wired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.3 hours
Standbyfeature not registered530 hours (22.1 days)

➕ Other features

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Blue, Gold
• 2.5D glass screen
• Quick Charge 3.0
• Colors: Black, Gold
• Sony xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• HD Voice
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sharp Aquos S3 miniSony Xperia E (Dual-sim)
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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