Sony Xperia C
#7619
ZTE Era
#8509Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia C
ZTE Era
Performance
39.047.1
Camera
19.119.1
Display
17.717.7
Battery
21.01.6
Build
17.40.2
Connectivity
38.931.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
18.114.9
Summary
- The Sony Xperia C features a larger 5.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, while the ZTE Era has a smaller 4.3-inch TFT display with the same resolution but a higher pixel density of ~256 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia C is powered by a Mediatek MT6589 chipset with a quad-core 1.2 GHz CPU, whereas the ZTE Era utilizes an Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset with a slightly faster quad-core 1.3 GHz CPU and more RAM at 8GB.
- Both devices have an 8 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording, but neither offers optical image stabilization.
- The Xperia C has a 2390 mAh battery, while the ZTE Era's battery capacity is unspecified.
- Both run on older Android versions, with the Xperia C on Android 4.2.2 and the ZTE Era on Android 4.0, providing a basic software experience without modern features.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia C
ZTE Era
General
Release Date
2013
2012
Announced
2013
2012
Description
Also known as Sony Xperia C HSPA+ C2305
N/A
Display
Size
5"
4.3"
Type
TFT
TFT
Resolution
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~256 ppi density)
PPI
540
540
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Yes
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
Nvidia Tegra 3
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
Quad-core 1.3 GHz
GPU
PowerVR SGX544
ULP GeForce
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
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2390 mAh
N/A
Battery Details
Li-Ion 2390 mAh, non-removable
Removable Li-Ion battery
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)
7.8 mm thickness
Weight
153 g
N/A
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Purple
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.54 W/kg (head) 0.36 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Mini-SIM
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 b/g/n, DLNA, UMA, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass