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Sony Xperia C

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

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Sony Xperia C review: Cash and carry

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Sony Xperia C - user opinions and reviews

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  • Xperia c2305 user
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  • 28 Dec 2024

Still using this Mobile phone legend as on Dec-28-2024.. Its been 11 years... purchased in Dec 2013 and the old machine refuse to go dead.. Almost all android apps including whatsapp stopped working in it as its still running on Android 4.2.2 Jel...

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  • 6Pf
  • 04 Aug 2023

Quality phone. Just too good

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  • 04 Apr 2023

Best Phone

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