Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Essential Phone PH-1

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs Essential Phone PH-1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/20/2017 5:31 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:32 PM

Compare Essential Phone PH-1 X Sony Xperia ZR (3G) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

25Points Essential Phone PH-1 Compare Sony Xperia ZR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.71"
IPS

1312x2560

13
MP

8mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3040
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Essential Phone PH-1

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!

8 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	vs	25 Advantages Essential Phone PH-1
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+138 grams (4.83 ounces)34% Lighter	vs	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	IP54 certified
1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)	vs	+2.45GHz 64bit Octa-core (10nm)139% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR2	vs	+4GB LPDDR4100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (4.49GB available)	vs	+128GB (114GB available)24 times More internal storage for applications and files
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)35% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1312x2560 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen
323 PPI	vs	+504 PPI56% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.55"	vs	+5.71"25% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 13MP + 13MP102% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	vs	+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps23 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
2300 mAh	vs	+3040 mAh32% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

23 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Capacitive

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
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Model	Xperia ZR (3G)	Phone PH-1
Other model names	Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony Dogo	Essential PH-1 Unlocked
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Canada, USA, Japan
Brand	Sony	Essential
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013	8/1/2017, Announced: 5/8/2017
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)	71.1 x 141.5 millimeters (2.8 x 5.57 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	185 grams (6.48 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Titanium frame, glass front, ceramic back
Protection against water and others	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	IP54 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
Display type	TFT LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4.55" inches	5.71" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1312x2560 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	323 PPI	504 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2	500nits[typ]
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 7.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 10
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 (MSM8998) (10nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.45GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core) 4x 1.9GHz Kryo 280 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 540 (670-710MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage	8GB (4.49GB available)	128GB (114GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 13 megapixels 13MP mono f/1.91/3.1"PDAF/Laser
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	Sweep panorama	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound with dual speakers
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	3040 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	27W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	feature not registered
Standby	520 hours (21.7 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink, Mint Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Stellar Gray, Ocean Depths
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Essential Phone PH-1
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.25W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head)	feature not registered