Sony Xperia C

Specifications
Sony Xperia C
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  • 5.0" 540x960 pixels
  • 8MP 1080p
  • 1GB RAM MT6589
  • 2390mAh
Released 2013, July 153g, 8.9mm thickness Android 4.2.2 4GB 1GB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
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Also known as Sony Xperia C HSPA+ C2305

Network
Technology GSM / HSPA
2G bands GSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bands HSDPA 900 / 2100
Speed HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps
Launch
Announced 2013, June. Released 2013, July
Status Discontinued
Body
Dimensions 141.5 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (5.57 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight 153 g (5.40 oz)
SIM Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
Type TFT
Size 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
Protection Yes
Platform
OS Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPU Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPU PowerVR SGX544
Memory
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 4GB 1GB RAM
Main Camera
Single 8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Features LED flash, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Selfie Camera
Single VGA
Video
ADVERTISEMENT
Sound
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
Comms
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS
NFC No
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG
Features
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Battery
Type Li-Ion 2390 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by Up to 588 h (2G) / Up to 605 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 12 h 25 min (3G)
Music play Up to 111 h
Misc
Colors Black, White, Purple
Models C2305
SAR 0.54 W/kg (head)     0.36 W/kg (body)    
SAR EU 0.52 W/kg (head)    
Price About 220 EUR
Tests
Display Contrast ratio: 962:1 (nominal), 1.283 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 65dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 75dB
Audio quality Noise -83.5dB / Crosstalk -80.1dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 68h

User opinions and reviews

  • Jazib
  • 04 Aug 2023
  • 6Pf

Quality phone. Just too good

  • Axel
  • 04 Apr 2023
  • xCC

Best Phone

  • Xperia c2305 user
  • 26 Feb 2022
  • v$C

Purchased this phone in December 2013 and its still working smooth as of now in Feb 2022. I Had some initial regrets because of no proper android updates. It was struck at android 4.2.2 even today. But boy oh boy, this phone is almost invincible to m...

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