Sony Xperia C

Name: Sony Xperia C
Brand: Sony
SKU: SKU887
Rating: 3.6 (562 reviews)

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Last Updated: 3rd November 2024

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Key Specs

Display 5.00-inch (540x960)
Processor 1.2GHz quad-core
Front Camera 0.3MP
Rear Camera 8MP
RAM 1GB
Storage 4GB
Battery Capacity 2390mAh
OS Android 4.2

Market Status Released

Release Date June 2013

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Sony Xperia C Review

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good build quality
Impressive battery performance

Bad
Display not impressive
Camera performance below par
Often lags while multitasking

Mid-range smartphones might not attract as much attention as their flagship or high-end counterparts, but there is no denying that in markets like India, they are in massive demand.
Sony's new smartphone, the Xperia C is the company's attempt to win back some of the market share in mid-range segment it has lost over the past few years. The Sony Xperia C is also company's first tryst with a MediaTek processor.
Can the Xperia C with Xperia's signature design, dual-SIM support, and MediaTek quad-core processor deliver where the company's dual-core devices failed in the same segment? We try to find out.

Design/ Build
Sony seems to be following a consistent design strategy across the new Xperia range - the Xperia C boasts Sony's OmniBalance design, first seen in its flagship phone, Xperia Z, but misses out the rear glass panel and aluminium frames. The front and back of the Xperia C have a smooth finish, though the display is fingerprint magnet.When we said it borrows design cues from its high-end Xperia siblings we weren't kidding, especially the distinctive metal power / lock button which is located half way down the right panel of the Xperia C. The power button protrudes out and was first seen in the Sony Xperia Z, although it's much smaller this time. Further, much like other Xperia handsets, this one also features a volume rocker and dedicated camera button on the right panel, all of which are easy to hit one-handed.

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Sony Xperia C Summary

Sony Xperia C mobile was launched in June 2013. The phone comes with a 5.00-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 540x960 pixels at a pixel density of 220 pixels per inch (ppi). Sony Xperia C is powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core processor. It comes with 1GB of RAM. The Sony Xperia C runs Android 4.2 and is powered by a 2390mAh non-removable battery.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Sony Xperia C on the rear packs 8-megapixel camera. It sports a 0.3-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.

Sony Xperia C is based on Android 4.2 and packs 4GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB). The Sony Xperia C is a dual-SIM (GSM and GSM) mobile that accepts Micro-SIM and Micro-SIM cards. The Sony Xperia C measures 141.50 x 74.20 x 8.90mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 153.00 grams. It was launched in Black and White and Purple colours.

Connectivity options on the Sony Xperia C include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v4.00, FM radioWi-Fi Direct, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.

As of 3rd November 2024, Sony Xperia C price in India starts at Rs. 13,990.

Sony Xperia C Full Specifications

General

Brand	Sony
Model	Xperia C
Price in India	₹13,990
Release date	June 2013
Form factor	Bar
Dimensions (mm)	141.50 x 74.20 x 8.90
Weight (g)	153.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	2390
Removable battery	No
Colours	Black, White and Purple

Display

Screen size (inches)	5.00
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	540x960 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	220

Hardware

Processor	1.2GHz quad-core
RAM	1GB
Internal storage	4GB
Expandable storage	Yes
Expandable storage type	microSD
Expandable storage up to (GB)	32

Camera

Rear camera	8-megapixel
Rear flash	LED
Front camera	0.3-megapixel

Software

Operating system

Android 4.2

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 b/g/n
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 4.00
NFC	No
Infrared	No
USB OTG	No
Headphones	3.5mm
FM	Yes
Number of SIMs	2
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No
SIM 1
SIM Type	Micro-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No
SIM 2
SIM Type	Micro-SIM
GSM/CDMA	GSM
3G	No
4G/ LTE	No
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	No

Sensors

Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	No
Gyroscope	No
Barometer	No
Temperature sensor	No

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I'm not happy with internal memory

Rushikesh Mandare (May 30, 2014) on Gadgets 360

As per specification internal memory 4GB but Xperia c only 1GB for application memory. I can't use more applications.

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good phone

Anmol Bansal (May 20, 2014) on Gadgets 360

Sony Xperia C is a great device with 5" display that provides almost all premium features of a high end smartphone. If we talk about display quality, this phone lightens enough pixels to provide good viewing angles even in sunlight. I am totally impressed with its smooth functioning, premium UI, good battery life, large display size and good camera. I recommend this phone for everyone looking for a budget phone. Have a nice day

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Never ever buy a sony xperia phone

Priankush Chakraborty (May 31, 2014) on Gadgets 360

Never ever buy a sony xperia phone . Its a total faulty device . I bought an xperia c three months back and while talking to my client the phone suddenly died . I tried to restart it with all efforts ranging from hard reset ( followed the procedure stated at sony mobile's website) but it did not helped . Now i have just submitted my phone in my nearest authorized sony service center and the service guy asked a time frame of 3 to 4 days to resolve my issue without even giving a replacement device to use during that time period ......... And now why i said that xperia is a faulty device because there were other customers with the same issue standing in Que .... and i also went through several similar complaints in the internet about this device ...... I have already lost a lot of clients due to this and i don't want others to suffer ...... I think 'll have to buy another device because the service center guy told me that i case of a hardware fault i will get a refurbished one .......

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Very Nice Phone

Jignesh Patel (Sep 15, 2014) on Gadgets 360

Sony Xperia C mobile is very useful by their features and technology like long life battery of smart phone, high MP camera and more technology that i use , I really like this phone and i buy this phone at Infibeam Sony xperia mobile store that we have see all sony xperia model at one place. I really like this.

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It should be remastered

Philip Michael (Sep 5, 2017) on Gadgets 360

It has great looks . But it has many faults like its android version is jelly bean and its storage is very less. It also hangs in multitasking.

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