Sony Xperia C
#7132
Sony Xperia SX SO
#8095Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia C
Sony Xperia SX SO
Performance
54.351.3
Camera
42.142.1
Display
67.067.0
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.852.9
Summary
- The Sony Xperia C features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display compared to the 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD of the Xperia SX SO, offering a more immersive viewing experience despite both having the same resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia C is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a quad-core CPU, while the Xperia SX SO utilizes a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus with a dual-core CPU, resulting in the Xperia C generally providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera with 1080p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Xperia C has a larger 2390 mAh battery compared to the 1500 mAh battery of the Xperia SX SO, which may lead to longer usage times.
- Software-wise, the Xperia C runs on Android 4.2.2, offering a slightly more updated experience than the Xperia SX SO's Android 4.0.
- Build quality favors the Xperia C with its larger dimensions and weight, while the Xperia SX SO is more compact and lightweight.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia C
Sony Xperia SX SO
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia C HSPA+ C2305
For Japan
Display
Size
5"
3.7"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~298 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Yes
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
Adreno 225
Memory
4GB 1GB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Main Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.6, AF
8 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
VGA
VGA
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2390 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2390 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
141.5 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (5.57 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
115 x 54 x 9.4 mm (4.53 x 2.13 x 0.37 in)
Weight
153 g
95 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple
Black, White, Pink, Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
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 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 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
3.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS Version
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes