Sony Xperia C3

Sony Xperia C3
Display
5.5"
IPS LCD
Battery
2500
mAh
RAM
1GB
Camera
8 MP
Selfie

Pros

  • Excellent 5MP wide-angle front-facing camera with flash for high-quality selfies.
  • Large 5.5-inch display is great for media consumption.
  • Slim and lightweight design for a comfortable feel in hand.
  • Affordable price point for the features offered.

Cons

  • The chipset and RAM are not suited for heavy multitasking or gaming.
  • Low screen resolution compared to modern devices.
  • No fast charging support, which is a drawback.
  • Battery life may not be sufficient for a full day of heavy use.
General
BrandSony
ModelSony Xperia C3
ColourBlack, White, Mint
ModelsD2533, D2502
Launch
AnnouncedJuly, 2014
StatusDiscontinued
Network
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - D2502, D2533
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - D2502, D2533
4G bandsLTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - D2502, D2533
5G bandsN/A
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Body
Dimensions156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Weight149.7 g (5.29 oz)
BuildPlastic body
SIMNano-SIM
Display
TypeIPS LCD
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.4% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Platform
OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8928 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
Memory
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Variant
  • 8GB 1GB RAM
Primary Camera
Single8 MP, f/2.0, 28mm (wide), AF
Video1080p*30fps
Selfie Camera
Single5 MP, f/2.4, 25mm (wide), AF
Video720p*30fps
Communication
WifiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP, aptX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
NFCYes (D2533 model)
RadioFM radio with RDS
Infrared portNo
Battery
TypeLi-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
ChargingNormal charging
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Price
PriceAround $200 / €180 / £160 / ₹13,000

Frequently Asked Questions

The Sony Xperia C3 is known as a "selfie phone" due to its powerful 5 MP front-facing camera with a wide-angle lens and a dedicated LED flash, perfect for taking high-quality self-portraits.

The Sony Xperia C3 features a large 5.5-inch display.

Yes, the Sony Xperia C3 supports expandable storage via a microSDXC card slot.

The Sony Xperia C3 runs on Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), which is upgradable to Android 5.1 (Lollipop).

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