Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Huawei Honor 3

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs Huawei Honor 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/29/2013 8:46 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 4:32 PM

Compare Huawei Honor 3 X Sony Xperia ZR (3G) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Huawei Honor 3 Compare Sony Xperia ZR X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2150
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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10 Advantages Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	vs	5 Advantages Huawei Honor 3
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+323 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	312 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2300 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2150 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
8GB (4.49GB available)	vs	+8GB78% More internal storage for applications and files
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	vs	+9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)6% Thinner
4.55"	vs	+4.7"3% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera

33 Common items in both devices

1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)

2GB LPDDR2

138 grams (4.83 ounces)

TFT LCD

16 million

720x1280 pixels

(back) 13MP

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
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Model	Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
Other model names	Sony Xperia ZR C5502, Xperia ZR M36h C5502, Sony Dogo	Huawei Honor 3 HN3-U01, Huawei Honor 3 3G
Country or region available	(Global, International)	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Huawei
Release date	6/1/2013, Announced: 5/24/2013	8/1/2013
Depth	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.3 x 131.3 millimeters (2.65 x 5.17 in)	67.2 x 133 millimeters (2.65 x 5.24 in)
Weight	138 grams (4.83 ounces)	138 grams (4.83 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.55" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	323 PPI	312 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)	32bit: Huawei K3V2 HiSilicon Hi3620
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)	Vivante GC4000
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4.49GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	Honor 3
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	Sweep panorama	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
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)	Honor 3
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2300 mAh	2150 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	13 hours	13 hours
Standby	520 hours (21.7 days)	541 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
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: White • Emotion UI 1.6 • WiFi hotspot • IP57 certified: dust and water resistant Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ZR (3G)	Honor 3
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

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Sony Xperia ZR (3G) vs Huawei Honor 3

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia ZR vs Huawei Honor 3 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate