Overall Score
54.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#6188)54.5
Performance(#11231)54.3
Camera(#6215)42.1
Display(#5571)70.5
Battery(#11737)43.5
Build(#9808)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia C3 Dual
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia C3 Dual 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.
- Its 5.5-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing decent clarity at approximately 267 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, a quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 CPU, and 1GB of RAM, which is adequate for basic tasks but may struggle with demanding applications.
- The rear camera is an 8 MP unit capable of 1080p video recording, while a 5 MP front camera caters to selfie enthusiasts.
- The 2500 mAh battery supports standard usage but lacks fast or wireless charging features.
- Running on Android 4.4.2, it can be upgraded to 5.1, offering a relatively dated software experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The absence of stereo speakers may limit audio quality, though it retains a headphone jack for wired listening.
- Overall, the Xperia C3 Dual is a functional device with a focus on basic performance and photography.
- Special features are minimal, with no water resistance or HDR support on the display.
Specifications
General
Release Date2014
Announced2014
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Xperia C3 Dual D2502
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
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 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