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 Sony Xperia E3 |
 Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra |
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|---|---|---|
| Price (USD) | $170.00 | $507.90 |
| Network | ||
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - D2203 | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - D2203 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - International |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| 5G bands | - | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International |
| Launch | ||
| Announced | 2014, September. Released 2014, September | 2024, January 17 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2024, January 24 |
| Body | ||
| Dimensions | 137.1 x 69.4 x 8.5 mm (5.40 x 2.73 x 0.33 in) | 162.3 x 79 x 8.6 mm (6.39 x 3.11 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 143.8 g (5.08 oz) | 232 g or 233 g (8.18 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - INT · Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) - USA · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM - CN |
| Build | - | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Armor), glass back (Corning Gorilla Armor), titanium frame (grade 2) |
| Features | - | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) Stylus (Bluetooth integration, accelerometer, gyro) |
| Display | ||
| Type | IPS LCD | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) |
| Size | 4.5 inches, 55.8 cm2 (~58.6% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.8 inches, 113.5 cm2 (~88.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~218 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~505 ppi density) |
| Protection | Shatter proof glass | Corning Gorilla Armor |
| Features | - | DX anti-reflective coating |
| Platform | ||
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to Android 4.4.4 (KitKat) | Android 14, up to 7 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) | Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | 8-core (1x3.39GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.1GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.9GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.2GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Adreno 750 (1 GHz) |
| Memory | ||
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Internal | 4GB 1GB RAM | 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 12GB RAM |
| Features | eMMC 4.5 | UFS 4.0 |
| Main Camera | ||
| Single | 5 MP, f/2.4, AF | - |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS |
| Quad | - | 200 MP, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 0.6µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS 10 MP, f/2.4, 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.52", 1.12µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 50 MP, f/3.4, 111mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.52", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, Super Steady video |
| Selfie camera | ||
| Single | VGA | 12 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF |
| Features | - | HDR, HDR10+ |
| Video | - | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Sound | ||
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
| Features | - | High-bitrate audio support |
| Comms | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, DisplayPort 1.2, OTG |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Features | ANT+ | Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX (desktop experience support) Ultra Wideband (UWB) support |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Li-Ion 2330 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Stand-by | Up to 706 h (2G) / Up to 661 h (3G) | - |
| Talk time | Up to 12 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 41 min (3G) | - |
| Music play | Up to 49 h | - |
| Charging | - | 45W wired, PD3.0, 65% in 30 min 15W wireless (Qi) 4.5W reverse wireless |
| Misc | ||
| Colors | Black, White, Yellow, Copper | Titanium Black, Titanium Gray, Titanium Violet, Titanium Yellow, Titanium Blue, Titanium Green, Titanium Orange |
| Models | D2203, D2206, D2243, D2202 | SM-S928B, SM-S928B/DS, SM-S928U, SM-S928U1, SM-S928W, SM-S928N, SM-S9280, SM-S928E, SM-S928E/DS |
| SAR | 0.79 W/kg (head) 1.32 W/kg (body) | 1.26 W/kg (head) 0.62 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.41 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body) | 1.06 W/kg (head) 1.30 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 170 EUR | $ 507.90 / € 573.22 / £ 494.00 / ₹ 104,999 |
| Our Tests | ||
| Performance | Basemark X: 1577 | AnTuTu: 1453497 (v9), 1823822 (v10) GeekBench: 7076 (v6) 3DMark: 4983 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Camera | Photo / Video | Photo / Video |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 75h | - |
| Display | - | 1447 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -24.6 LUFS (Very good) |
| Battery | - | Active use score 13:49h |
| — | Performance | Win |
| — | Display | Win |
| — | Camera | Win |
| — | Battery | Win |
| — | Charging | Win |
| — | RAM | — |
| — | 5G | Win |
| Win | Price | — |
- 3.5mm analog headphone jack for lag-free wired audio listening
- Limited to 4G LTE cellular data speeds without 5G support
- IPS LCD screen lacks the deep contrast and saturation of Galaxy S24 Ultra's OLED
- Screen refresh rate capped at 60Hz (less fluid than Galaxy S24 Ultra's 120Hz)
- Future-proof 5G network connectivity (limited to 4G on Xperia E3)
- Adaptive LTPO display technology optimizing power efficiency
- Fluid 120Hz refresh rate providing much smoother motion than Xperia E3's 60Hz
- Higher-tier Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor offering substantial compute superiority
- Dedicated telephoto optical zoom lens for crisp distant shots (missing on Xperia E3)
- Lacks 3.5mm headphone jack (available on Xperia E3)
Both the Sony Xperia E3 and the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra arrive with distinct engineering philosophies. Our head-to-head evaluation breaks down how each contender performs across critical daily benchmarks.
Processing horsepower tilts convincingly toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, driven by its Qualcomm SM8650-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm). It outpaces the Qualcomm MSM8926-2 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) in the Sony Xperia E3 during resource-demanding workflows, offering greater headroom for complex gaming, video encoding, and rapid app switching.
Visual fidelity favors the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, whose LTPO AMOLED display at 120Hz delivers enhanced sharpness, rich color depth, and fluid motion that outclasses the IPS LCD screen found on the Sony Xperia E3.
Imaging capabilities tilt toward the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, highlighted by its 200MP primary camera with OIS stabilization and optical zoom capabilities. It produces crisper snapshots with lively color science and cleaner edge definition compared to the 5MP camera on the Sony Xperia E3.
Longevity and replenishment turnaround favor the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, whose 5000mAh battery and 45W charging provide faster top-ups and reliable stamina compared to the 2330mAh (standard) configuration of the Sony Xperia E3.
Overall Verdict: The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra earns the victory in this head-to-head comparison with 6 category wins versus 1 for the Sony Xperia E3. With decisive strengths in key hardware areas, the Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra delivers greater overall capability and stronger value.
