Sony Xperia C
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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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Specification source: GSMArena device record.

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Full Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100
SpeedHSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps

Launch

Announced2013, June. Released 2013, July
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions141.5 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (5.57 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight153 g (5.40 oz)
SIMDual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)

Battery

TypeTFT
Talk timeUp to 14 h (2G) / Up to 12 h 25 min (3G)
Stand-byUp to 588 h (2G) / Up to 605 h (3G)
Music playUp to 111 h

Display

Size5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~65.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~220 ppi density)
ProtectionYes

Platform

OSAndroid 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
ChipsetMediatek MT6589 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUPowerVR SGX544

Memory

Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal4GB 1GB RAM

Selfie camera

Single8 MP, f/2.6, AF
Video1080p@30fps

Sound

Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
PositioningGPS
NFCNo
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass

Misc

ColorsBlack, White, Purple
PriceAbout 220 EUR
ModelsC2305
SAR EU0.52 W/kg (head)    
SAR0.54 W/kg (head)     0.36 W/kg (body)    

Main Camera

FeaturesLED flash, HDR

Tests

DisplayContrast ratio: 962:1 (nominal), 1.283 (sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 75dB
Audio qualityNoise -83.5dB / Crosstalk -80.1dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 68h