Overall Score
57.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#4153)57.1
Performance(#4330)60.3
Camera(#3998)42.4
Display(#4098)70.5
Battery(#6390)43.5
Build(#1205)77.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra features a sleek design with dimensions of 164.2 x 79.6 x 8.2 mm and a weight of 187 grams, utilizing a glass front and plastic back.
- Its 6.0-inch IPS LCD display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, providing sharp visuals at approximately 367 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Mediatek MT6752 chipset with an octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 CPU and 2GB of RAM, which supports decent multitasking.
- The camera system includes a 13 MP rear camera with f/2.0 aperture and a 13 MP front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording.
- Battery capacity stands at 2930 mAh, supporting standard charging without wireless options.
- The device runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop, upgradeable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow, offering a user-friendly experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, and NFC, but it lacks 5G support.
- The phone is available in Black, White, and Mint colors, adding to its aesthetic appeal.
- Notably, it does not feature water resistance or stereo speakers.
- Overall, the Xperia C5 Ultra combines a large display with solid performance and camera capabilities.
Specifications
General
Release Date2015
Announced2015
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Xperia C5 E5553, E5506
Display
Size6"
TypeIPS LCD
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
CPUOcta-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T760MP2
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, f/2.0, 25mm (wide), AF
Front Camera13 MP
Front Camera Details13 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), AF
Video Recording1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity2930 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2930 mAh, non-removable
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions164.2 x 79.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.13 x 0.32 in)
Weight187 g
MaterialsGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Mint
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
OS VersionAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes