Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6018)54.5
Performance(#7937)54.3
Camera(#5500)42.1
Display(#4093)70.5
Battery(#6383)43.5
Build(#4969)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia C3
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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details8 MP, f/2.3, AF
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/2.3
Video Recording1080p, HDR
Selfie Video720p
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2500 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Weight149.7 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Mint
Foldable✗
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
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
OS VersionAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes