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Sony Xperia C

Sony Xperia C

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Sony Xperia M2 dual

Sony Xperia M2 dual

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Category Breakdown

Sony Xperia C
Sony Xperia M2 dual
Performance
39.043.6
Camera
19.136.0
Display
17.717.7
Battery
21.020.8
Build
17.415.0
Connectivity
38.947.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.122.0

Summary

  • The Sony Xperia C features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the Xperia M2 dual has a slightly smaller 4.8-inch display with the same resolution but a marginally higher pixel density.
  • In terms of performance, the Xperia C is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset, whereas the Xperia M2 dual utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, offering better graphics performance with its Adreno 305 GPU and more RAM at 8GB.
  • Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but the M2 dual supports HDR for enhanced image quality.
  • The Xperia C has a slightly larger 2390 mAh battery compared to the M2 dual's 2300 mAh, though both lack fast charging and wireless capabilities.
  • Software-wise, the Xperia C runs Android 4.2.2, while the M2 dual starts with Android 4.3 and can be upgraded to 5.1, providing a more recent software experience.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Sony Xperia C
Sony Xperia M2 dual

General

Release Date

2013
2014

Announced

2013
2014

Description

Also known as Sony Xperia C HSPA+ C2305
Also known as Sony Xperia M2 dual D2302

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 MSM8226-0 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)

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, 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)
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Network

GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA

Network Speed

HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
HSPA 21.1/5.76 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