Sony Xperia C3

The Sony Xperia C3 was announced in 2014, July. Released 2014, August With 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.8% screen-to-body ratio) IPS LCD, Powered by Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) and running Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), the device delivered smooth performance and multitasking capabilities. Its 8 MP, f/2.3, AF rear camera captured crisp photos and 1080p, HDR video, while the Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable ensured long-lasting usage.

Network

  • Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
  • 2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
  • 3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G bands: 1, 3, 7, 8, 28
  • Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

  • Announced: 2014, July. Released 2014, August
  • Status: Discontinued

Body

  • Dimensions: 156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
  • Weight: 149.7 g (5.29 oz)
  • SIM: Micro-SIM

Display

  • Type: IPS LCD
  • Size: 5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.8% screen-to-body ratio)
  • Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

Platform

  • OS: Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
  • CPU: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
  • GPU: Adreno 305

Memory

  • Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
  • Internal: 8GB 1GB RAM
  • Note: eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

  • Single: 8 MP, f/2.3, AF
  • Features: LED flash, panorama, HDR
  • Video: 1080p, HDR

Selfie camera

  • Single: 5 MP, f/2.3
  • Features: LED flash
  • Video: 720p

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, GLONASS
  • NFC: Yes
  • Radio: FM radio, RDS
  • USB: microUSB 2.0

Features

  • Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass
  • Note: ANT+

Battery

  • Type: Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
  • Stand-by: Up to 1040 h (2G) / Up to 1000 h (3G)
  • Talk time: Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 25 h (3G)
  • Music play: Up to 67 h

Misc

  • Colors: Black, White, Mint
  • Models: D2533
  • SAR: 0.91 W/kg (head)     1.24 W/kg (body)    
  • SAR EU: 0.53 W/kg (head)     0.38 W/kg (body)    
  • Price: About 190 EUR