Sony Xperia C

The Sony Xperia C was announced in 2013, June. Released 2013, July With 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio) TFT, Powered by Mediatek MT6589 (28 nm) and running Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 8 MP, f/2.6, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p@30fps video, while the Li-Ion 2390 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

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:

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
  • GPS: Yes, with A-GPS
  • NFC: No
  • Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go

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