Sony Xperia C
#7619
Sony Xperia M2
#6688Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia C
Sony Xperia M2
Performance
39.043.6
Camera
19.136.0
Display
17.717.7
Battery
21.020.8
Build
17.415.0
Connectivity
38.958.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.122.6
Summary
- The Sony Xperia C features a 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Xperia M2 has a slightly smaller 4.8-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~229 ppi.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with quad-core processors, but the Xperia M2 utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 chipset, offering better graphics performance with its Adreno 305 GPU compared to the PowerVR SGX544 in the Xperia C.
- Both phones have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the M2's camera has a wider aperture of f/2.4, potentially improving low-light performance.
- The Xperia C has a slightly larger battery capacity at 2390 mAh compared to the M2's 2300 mAh, although both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
- Software-wise, the Xperia C runs Android 4.2.2, while the M2 comes with Android 4.3 but can be upgraded to 5.1, providing a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia C
Sony Xperia M2
General
Release Date
2013
2014
Announced
2013
2014
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia C HSPA+ C2305
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.8"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~229 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Yes
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2303, D2306)Qualcomm MSM8226 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) (D2305)
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 305
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP, f/2.6, AF
8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video
N/A
480p
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2390 mAh
2300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2390 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 2300 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
141.5 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (5.57 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
139.7 x 71.1 x 8.6 mm (5.5 x 2.80 x 0.34 in)
Weight
153 g
148 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple
Black, White, Purple
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
0.70 W/kg (head) 1.13 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 42.2(D2303, D2306)/21.1(D2305)/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, aptX
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.3 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass