Sony Xperia E3 vs Sony Xperia ZR
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia E3
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia E3
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia ZR
Better display
Sony Xperia ZR
Lighter body
Sony Xperia ZR
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia E3 | Sony Xperia ZR |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4.5 | 4.55 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 1280 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 720 |
| PPI | 218 | 323 |
| Glass Type | Shatter proof glass | Shatter proof glass |
| Screen-to-body | 58.6 | 64.6 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia E3 | Sony Xperia ZR |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 320 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro |
| Process (nm) | 28 | — |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.2 | 4.1.2 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia E3 | Sony Xperia ZR |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 4GB 1GB RAM | 8GB 2GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia E3 | Sony Xperia ZR |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, HDR |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.4 | 13.1 MP, f/2.4 |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia E3 | Sony Xperia ZR |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2330 | 2300 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 49 h | Up to 45 h |
| stand by | Up to 706 h (2G) / Up to 661 h (3G) | Up to 470 h (2G) / Up to 520 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 12 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 41 min (3G) | Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia E3 | Sony Xperia ZR |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Micro-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 137.1 | 131.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 10.5 |
| Weight (g) | 143.8 | 138 |
| Width (mm) | 69.4 | 67.3 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia E3 | Sony Xperia ZR |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, September. Released 2014, September | 2013, May. Released 2013, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia E3 | Sony Xperia ZR |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - D2203 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 - C5503 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - D2203 | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - C5503 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia E3 | Sony Xperia ZR |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia E3 | Sony Xperia ZR |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia E3 | Sony Xperia ZR |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia E3 and Sony Xperia ZR are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia E3 packs a 2330 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia ZR reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 13.1 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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