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Sony Xperia C3#4947

Released: 2014

Sony Xperia C3

Overall Score

30.2

Category Breakdown

Overall(#4947)30.2
Performance(#6168)43.6
Camera(#2074)44.3
Display(#4147)56.5
Battery(#5422)21.8
Build(#4156)14.5
Connectivity(#3833)52.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Sony Xperia C3 features a sleek design with dimensions of 156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6 mm and a weight of 149.7g, available in Black, White, and Mint colors.
  • It sports a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 267 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and an Adreno 305 GPU, paired with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage.
  • The rear camera is 8 MP with f/2.3 aperture, capable of recording 1080p video, while the front-facing camera is 5 MP, suitable for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 2500 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging options available.
  • It runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), providing a basic software experience.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G support.
  • Notably, the Xperia C3 does not have water resistance or stereo speakers.
  • The device is equipped with a headphone jack, ensuring compatibility with wired audio accessories.
  • Overall, the Xperia C3 combines a decent display and camera with adequate performance for everyday tasks.

Specifications

General

Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Xperia C3 D2533

Display

Size5.5"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, f/2.3, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera5 MP, f/2.3
Front Camera FeaturesLED flash
Video Recording1080p, HDR
Selfie Video720p
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Weight149.7 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Mint
Foldable✗
SAR0.91 W/kg (head)     1.24 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass