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.
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.
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 |
Screen size (inches) | 5.00 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 540x960 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 220 |
Processor | 1.2GHz quad-core |
RAM | 1GB |
Internal storage | 4GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 32 |
Rear camera | 8-megapixel |
Rear flash | LED |
Front camera | 0.3-megapixel |
Operating system | Android 4.2 |
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 |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | No |
Gyroscope | No |
Barometer | No |
Temperature sensor | No |