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Sony Xperia E (C1504) vs Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia E vs Apple iPhone 3GS phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 3GS X Sony Xperia E (C1504) 16Points
Sony Xperia E (C1504)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1530
mAh

(Removable)

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04Points Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB) Compare Sony Xperia E X
Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.5"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1219
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia E (C1504)

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Xperia E (C1504)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia E (C1504) vs iPhone 3GS (8GB)} 4 Advantages Apple iPhone 3GS (8GB)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core (45nm)75%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster		vs600MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.		vs256MB SDRAM
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards		vsNot supported
+116 grams (4.06 ounces)16%
Lighter		vs135 grams (4.73 ounces)
+11 millimeters (0.43 inches)12%
Thinner		vs12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures		vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video		vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use		vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster		vs3G HSDPA
+1530 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use		vs1219 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily		vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos		vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general		vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster		vs802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.		vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet		vsHTML, XHTML
4GB (2GB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)150%
More internal storage for applications and files
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
22 Common items in both devices
Plastic body, glass front
TFT LCD
60Hz
320x480 pixels
165 PPI
3.5"
(back) 3.1MP
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
ModelXperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia E C1504, Sony Nanhu SSApple iPhone 3GS
Country or region availableUSA
USA		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyApple
Release date1/1/20136/19/2009, Announced: 4/13/2012
Depth11 millimeters (0.43 inches)12.3 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)61.8 x 113.5 millimeters (2.43 x 4.47 in)62.1 x 115.5 millimeters (2.44 x 4.55 in)
Weight116 grams (4.06 ounces)135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52% (screen-to-body ratio)~50.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels (3:2)320x480 pixels (3:2)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 2-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI165 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hz60Hz
Display featuresNot supportedNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
System versionAndroid 4.1.1 Jelly BeaniOS 3.0
Firmware updatefeature not registerediOS 6.0
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 (MSM7227A) (45nm)32bit: Samsung S5PC100
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200 (245MHz)PowerVR SGX535
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 1153 (v3)feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR256MB SDRAM
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)8GB (5GB available)
Flash (EEPROM)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps7.2 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 networkC1505 model:
UMTS 900/2100
C1504 model:
UMTS 850/1900/2100		UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 30 fps
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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
Face/smile detectionNot supportedNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Front camera (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front camera resolutionNot supportedNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMPEG4, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
616-0435
Battery capacity1530 mAh1219 mAh
Charger, watts5W Wired charging5W (5V/1A) Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.3 hours11.7 hours
Standby530 hours (22.1 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized with tutorial
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Pink, White
• Sony xLOUD
• 3D surround sound
• HD Voice
• Wi-Fi hotspot
Java framework		• Colors: Black, White
• Audio/video player
• Image editor
iCloud service
• Google Maps
• Twitter

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia E (C1504)iPhone 3GS (8GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.26W/kg (head), 0.79W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.45W/kg (head), 0.4W/kg (body)
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