Sony Xperia E3 (3G) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia E3 vs Motorola Moto G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/14/2014 6:40 PM, updated: 8/2/2020 3:49 PM

Compare Motorola Moto G X Sony Xperia E3 (3G) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia E3 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	vs	8 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)36% Thinner	vs	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2330 mAh13% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2070 mAh
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
4GB (1.68GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)7 times More internal storage for applications and files
144 grams (5.04 ounces)	vs	+143 grams (5.01 ounces)1% Lighter
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
218 PPI	vs	+326 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(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
Android 4.4.2 KitKat	vs	+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

26 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core

1GB / 1GB LPDDR2

TFT IPS LCD

16 million

4.5"

(back) 5MP

LED flash

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia E3 D2202, Sony D2202 Xperia E3 Single Sim	Motorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), Brazil, China
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	9/1/2014	11/13/2013
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)	69.4 x 137.1 millimeters (2.73 x 5.4 in)	65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	218 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
System version	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (1.68GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
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 E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2330 mAh	2070 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8.5 hours	24 hours (1 day)
Standby	660 hours (27.5 days)	210 hours (8.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, Lime • USB On-The-Go • 3D Surround Sound • ClearAudio+ • ANT+ support • Java framework	• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel) • Slow motion video • WiFi hotspot • Google Drive 50GB
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia E3 (3G)	Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.79W/kg (head)