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Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.
| Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 78.7 mm (millimeters) 7.87 cm (centimeters) 0.26 ft 3.1in |
| Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 156.2 mm (millimeters) 15.62 cm (centimeters) 0.51 ft 6.15in |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 7.6 mm (millimeters) 0.76 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft 0.3in |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 149 g (grams) 0.33 lbs 5.28oz |
| Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 93.43 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.67 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | Black White Green |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often referred to as a 2G mobile network. It is enhanced by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services) and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G standard for mobile networks. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It is developed as an alternative to the W-CDMA standard in China by the China Academy of Telecommunication Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA. | TD-SCDMA 1880-1920 MHz (S55t) TD-SCDMA 2010-2025 MHz (S55t) |
| UMTS UMTS is short for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is to provide more speed and spectral efficiency with W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent development of technologies is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 800 MHz (D2533) LTE 850 MHz (D2533) LTE 900 MHz (D2533) LTE 1800 MHz (D2533; S55t; S55u) LTE 2100 MHz (D2533; S55t; S55u) LTE 2600 MHz (D2533; S55t; S55u) LTE 700 MHz (B28) (D2533) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) (S55t; S55u) LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) (S55t) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) (S55t) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) (S55t) |
Mobile technologies and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.
| SoC (System on a Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 28 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) of a mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | ARM Cortex-A7 |
| Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance than 32-bit processors, which, in turn, are more productive than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| First level cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently accessed data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for them in the L2 cache. With some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes) |
| Second level cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or RAM. | 1024 KB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel. | 4 |
| Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1200 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. IN mobile devices ah it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
| Number of GPU cores Like the CPU, the GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle the graphical calculations of different applications. | 1 |
| Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted. | 1 GB (gigabytes) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | IPS |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches. | 5.5in 139.7 mm (millimeters) 13.97 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate Screen Width | 2.7in 68.49 mm (millimeters) 6.85 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate Screen Height | 4.79in 121.76 mm (millimeters) 12.18 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means sharper image detail. | 720 x 1280 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 267 ppi (pixels per inch) 104 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device. | 68.06% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | capacitive Multitouch |
| Sony BRAVIA Mobile engine 2 Triluminos display for mobile |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.
Main camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the case and is used for taking photos and videos.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera. | Sony Exmor RS |
| Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take pictures. The sensor, as well as the optics, is one of the main factors in the quality of a camera in a mobile device. | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Flash type | LED |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which indicates the number of pixels in the horizontal and vertical direction of an image. | 3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution for video recording by the device. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard shooting and video playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality. | autofocus Burst shooting digital zoom Digital Image Stabilization geo tags panoramic shooting HDR shooting Touch focus Face recognition Adjusting the white balance ISO setting Exposure compensation Self-timer |
Additional camera
Additional cameras are usually mounted above the screen of the device and are mainly used for video calls, gesture recognition, etc.
| Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile devices cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes give a softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting. | LED |
| Image Resolution Information about the maximum resolution of the secondary camera when shooting. In most cases, the resolution of the secondary camera is lower than that of the main camera. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum resolution supported when shooting video with the optional camera. | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the optional camera when shooting video at the maximum resolution. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Focal length (35 mm equivalent) - 25 mm |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, making it easier to discover and connect devices. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.0 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols for faster data transfer, power savings, better device discovery, and more. Some of the profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) GAP (Generic Access Profile) HDP (Health Device Profile) HFP (Hands Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) SPP (Serial Port Protocol) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.
| Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2500 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-polymer (Li-polymer) |
| Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 2G network. | 11 o'clock (hours) 660 min (minutes) 0.5 days |
| 2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 1040 h (hours) 62400 min (minutes) 43.3 days |
| 3G talk time Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 3G network. | 25 h (hours) 1500 min (minutes) 1 days |
| 3G standby time The 3G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 1000 h (hours) 60000 min (minutes) 41.7 days |
| 4G standby time The 4G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network. | 862 h (hours) 51720 min (minutes) 35.9 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional features of the device's battery. | Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
SAR levels refer to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum allowable SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards following the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines. | 0.527 W/kg (watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum allowed SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC following the 1998 ICNIRP guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.375 W/kg (watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are controlled by the CTIA and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 0.907 W/kg (watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest acceptable SAR value in the US is 1.6 W/kg per gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA controls whether mobile devices comply with this standard. | 1.244 W/kg (watt per kilogram) |
Those familiar with Sony's smartphone range will recognize the 5.5-inch Sony Xperia C3 as the design of the Sony Xperia T3. And in general, it looks in the spirit of the company's smartphones: there are cut-out speakers at the top and bottom of the front panel, a "classic" round power button with a volume rocker underneath it. The side frames do not look thick due to the convex ends. The ends of the device are decorated with inserts similar in color to metal. Perhaps this is the only thing that distinguishes the Xperia C3 from other Sony smartphones. The back is made of matte plastic, in our opinion, a more practical option - during the tests it remained like new. At the bottom of the rear panel is a line of speaker holes under the Xperia branding (although the sound only comes from a small area on the right).
The weight of the smartphone is 152 grams, which is comparable to the weight of 5-inch devices, for example, the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime (155 grams), and in height - with the 6-inch Lenovo Vibe Z2 Pro (both 156 mm high), in width (79 mm ) - with Samsung Galaxy Note 4 . Case thickness - up to 7.9 mm. Calling Sony Xperia C3 compact does not work, you can’t use it with one hand.
Unlike the flagships of the company, the smartphone is not protected from water. The main body material is plastic, the build quality is average. The sample that we took for tests slightly bent and crunched under pressure - the price for a thin case with a large diagonal. The body of the Sony Xperia C3 is expectedly non-separable, so the battery is also non-removable.
Sony Smartphone The Xperia C3 is available in three colors: white, black and mint.
Screen - 3.7
The diagonal of the Sony Xperia C3 display is 5.5 inches - you can say "phablet". The resolution for such a diagonal is average - 1280 × 720 pixels, with a pixel density of 267 pixels per inch, in our opinion, about 300 pixels per inch is optimal for a display. Here it is a little lower, which is noticeable on small icons and fonts. IPS matrix type, viewing angles are average, IPS matrices can be wider. The display does not have an oleophobic coating, so fingerprints easily remain on the screen, but are also easily rubbed off.
According to the test results, the maximum brightness of the display reached 484 cd / m2 - brightness with a margin, and the minimum white brightness (28 cd / m2) can be uncomfortable in the dark. In the sun, the information remains readable, but some more effective anti-glare filter would obviously not hurt here - reading is difficult. The display has automatic brightness adjustment, it works quickly, but in a relatively small range of brightness. According to consumer reviews, for many, the mode of operation with gloves is important, there is such a mode here and it works not only in thin fabric gloves, but also in rather thick leather ones! Typing a message can be inconvenient, but viewing mail, notifications, launching the desired application or answering a call is more than enough.
Camera
The Sony Xperia C3 has an 8 MP main camera and a 5 MP front camera. Both cameras have a flash (not often seen on front cameras) and a wide range of options. True, we still do not understand why the front camera does not record Full HD video. Among the features can be called a "camera" button on the body to start the camera and shoot. Like on the Sony Xperia M2 Aqua, in the automatic "super" mode, the photo resolution is reduced from a maximum of 3264 × 2448 to 5 MP photos (3104 × 1746 pixels).
The camera has the typical set of features: face and smile detection, autofocus, panorama shooting, HDR mode for shooting video and image stabilization.
The front camera, in our opinion, lacks autofocus and Full HD video recording. As always, Sony has provided cameras with various modes, such as virtual scenes on top of the video being shot, etc.
The main camera shoots Full HD video at 30 frames per second, stereo sound and tracking focus. The front shoots only in HD (1280 × 720), the same 30 frames per second. As for the quality of the photo, it is average, some frames lack sharpness, noise is visible even in good light. For the sake of a good frame, you have to try, in any case, the auto mode does not do the best job, but you will have enough for frames for social networks and passing shots.
Photos from the camera Sony Xperia C3 - 3.5
Working with text - 5.0
The pre-installed keyboard on the Sony Xperia C3 smartphone is convenient due to the large screen size and wide customization options. The keyboard supports the function of continuous text input (Swype), work with dictionaries (writing style, individual words typed by you personally) and has several covers for the keyboard. In the settings, you can select a phone keyboard for the portrait (vertical) orientation of the smartphone, marking additional characters on the keys and the ability to add a separate row of icons with numbers. Switching between languages is easy - there is a separate key for this. In addition, there is a keyboard mode for one hand. It can be moved to the right or left to make it easier to type texts with one hand. True, you should not delude yourself - the size of the icons becomes too small to fit "under one hand", so it's better to work with text with both hands. The keyboard is generally comfortable for typing text messages, not least due to the large diagonal.
Internet - 3.0
Sony Xperia C3 has one browser pre-installed - Google Chrome, it supports tab sync with desktop version. We checked its work, in our tests the browser did not work perfectly fast and “hung” on the pages with active browsing. There is no multiple scaling of pages or a separate reading mode, for this you will have to download a separate browser, which does not present any problem. But there is a one-time scaling to a pre-selected size - for this you just need to double-click on the screen. In addition, the browser has a search on the page and a traffic reduction mode.
Interfaces
Smartphone Sony Xperia C3 is equipped with a good set of ports and interfaces. We can note the support of Russian frequencies LTE, NFC, USB-Host and OTG for connecting peripherals. Otherwise, everything is standard, as is often the case, the device did not get dual-band Wi-Fi. WiFi Mode modem and support for 802.11 (b / g / n), Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP profile support for fast music transfer, A-GPS with GLONASS support - all or almost all of this is on any smartphone. However, support for DLNA and Wi-Fi Direct, like the Sony Xperia C3, is no longer available for every device. Sony Xperia C3 works with Micro-SIM cards and microSD cards up to 32 GB.
Multimedia - 3.8
The Sony Xperia C3 audio player supports many formats and plays MP3, FLAC, WAV files and a number of less popular formats. The device in the tests played video up to Full HD resolutions, as well as the MOV format, but could not cope with MPEG, TS and WMV formats. The video player supports internal subtitles. At the same time, we didn’t like the fact that not all videos can be easily rewound - many films simply “hung” when trying to rewind further and had to start the movie from the beginning. But the smartphone has excellent sound in compact headphones, and in the pre-installed Walkman player, you can choose the settings yourself, in particular, adjust the frequencies in the equalizer. In our opinion, a smartphone can easily replace a high-quality music player.
Battery - 3.4
The Sony Xperia C3 smartphone is quite thin, but the diagonal is not at all small and the case is high, it “hid” a non-removable 2500 mAh battery. We tested the phone in our standard tests - the smartphone performed well in terms of battery life. The device played HD video at maximum brightness for up to 8 hours. In the mode of listening to music in the "airplane" mode with the screen turned off, the device was discharged in 71 hours - and this is almost three days! In the simple use mode, we had enough smartphone for a day and a half. When the battery level is low, you can use the STAMINA power saving mode, which can extend the operation of the device for several hours.
Performance - 2.1
Sony Xperia C3 is positioned as a smartphone for selfies, maybe that's why the company did not equip the device with a powerful stuffing. The chipset here is a mediocre, quad-core Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400, 1 GB of RAM and an Adreno 305 graphics accelerator. This is enough for normal operation at everyday use from calls, SMS messages to working with settings and installing, for example, "live", animated wallpapers. But if you open a gallery with a couple of hundreds of photos that are not the lightest “by weight” or open several pages in the browser, then performance is already beginning to be insufficient for fast work.
The device is suitable for most games and applications, but fans of heavy games would be better off paying attention to something more powerful. According to the results of our synthetic tests, the smartphone received results slightly below average. For example, in the AnTuTu benchmark, it has up to 18,000 points, while most "average" smartphones with similar fillings got up to 20,000. In the 3D Mark Ice Storm Unlimited Xperia C3 test, it got 4600 - 4700 points, the results are slightly below average. Casual games (for example, Minion Rush) went well, and Asphalt 8 is better to play at low graphics settings, at medium fps it is already starting to “sag”.
Memory - 3.5
The total amount of built-in memory in the Sony Xperia C3 is small and limited to 8 GB, of which about 4.4 GB is available to the user. It's even a little sad, but memory cards are now inexpensive, the smartphone supports Micro SD cards up to 32 GB. It also supports "hot swapping" of a memory card without turning off the device - to do this, you just need to open the corresponding plug and insert / change the card.
Peculiarities
The main feature of the Sony Xperia C3 smartphone can be called a front camera for selfies, 5 MP and flash, which is not often found on front cameras. Thanks to this, the phone is positioned as a large "selfie phone". A nice addition was the mode of operation in gloves.
The device runs Android 4.4.2 and is currently not on the list of Sony smartphones that will receive the update to Android 5.0 Lollipop. Everything in Sony's proprietary shell standard applications have been redesigned and have the original look. The dialer has Russian letters, which is convenient for finding the right contact, the music player can search for album covers and much more. From the pre-installed applications, you can mark Lifelog for recording the events of your life, radio (you need a headset), office suite OfficeSuite with document viewer, Smart Connect to connect devices, file manager and an application for the Play Station 4. In the display settings, you can smoothly adjust the white balance. As you can understand, a lot of applications are preinstalled on the smartphone, which take up a lot of space on the already not very large amount of internal memory.
World smartphone Xperia C3, distinctive feature which was a 5-megapixel front camera with a soft LED flash, and today we managed to get to know him better in the Moscow office of Sony Mobile and form a preliminary opinion. The phone turned out to be very interesting in many aspects.
Specifications Sony Xperia C3:
- Network: GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900MHz), WCDMA/HSPA (850/900/1700/1900/2100MHz), LTE
- Platform (at the time of announcement): Android 4.4 KitKat
- Display: 5.5", 1280 x 720 pixels, IPS, Triluminos
- Camera: 8 MP, Exmor RS sensor, LED flash, Full HD video recording, autofocus
- Front camera: 5 MP, autofocus, LED flash, 80-degree field of view
- Processor: 4 cores, 1.4 GHz, Snapdragon 400
- Graphics Chip: Adreno 305
- RAM: 1 GB
- Internal memory: 8 GB
- Memory card: microSD (up to 32 GB)
- A-GPS and GLONASS
- Bluetooth 4.0
- WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
- microUSB
- 3.5mm jack
- Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, sensor magnetic field(compass), ambient light sensor
- Battery: 2500 mAh
- Dimensions: 156 x 78.5 x 7.6mm
- Weight: 150 g
- Form factor: monoblock with touchscreen
- Type: smartphone
- Announcement date: July 08, 2014
First, a little about positioning. The Sony Xperia C smartphone (review) was the first company phone based on the MediaTek chip and at the same time one of the brand's most popular devices. The model was available only for the markets of China, Russia and the CIS countries, where it gained great success - the phone was sold out like hot cakes. The emergence of Xperia C3 as a successor to the popular smartphone is designed to strengthen Sony's position in the mid-price segment around the world. Why is there a 3 in the title? Sony begins preparing the line for the arrival of the flagship Xperia Z3. We've already seen the Xperia T3, now we've got the C3 as well. The launch of models with the numbers 1 or 2 is no longer relevant, so by the fall we will have a fully formed new line of Xperia T3, C3, Z3 and Z3 Compact (at least, according to the latest rumors).
In comparison with the Xperia C, absolutely everything has been improved in the new product. The filling is now from Qualcomm (Snapdragon 400, 1 GB of RAM and Adreno 305), the screen has increased to 5.5", the resolution has grown to HD, and the bezel around the display has noticeably decreased. In addition, the display has also changed technology - now there is an IPS matrix (albeit very inexpensive with a noticeable inversion) instead of TFT TN.The body of the smartphone has become much thinner (only 7.6 mm here), but still remains the same practical thanks to matte plastic.In addition, the C3 has got a wonderful soft mint coloring, in addition to traditional black and white, which will definitely appeal to the beautiful half of humanity.
The observant reader will notice that the novelty is very similar to another recent device of the company - Xperia T3 (preview). There are definitely some similarities, but there are also a few key differences. The screen size of the Xperia C3 is 5.5" as opposed to the 5.3" of the T3, and the bezel around the display on the C3 is smaller. The Xperia T3 has an oleophobic coating on the screen, and the body received steel side inserts, while the C3 cannot boast of excellent oleophobic properties, and the body is completely plastic with chrome inserts. The main difference between smartphones will be the price - Xperia C3 promises to be very affordable and massive. Well, do not forget about the C3's main trump card - an advanced front camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels and a soft LED flash.
Sony became the first company among A-brands to equip a smartphone not only with a high-resolution front module, but also with a flash. A similar solution can be found in some Chinese models, and front cameras can be found "more megapixel" there (8 megapixels are already becoming the standard), but no one has ever had such a thing among first-tier companies. Most likely, other brands will catch up in the very near future, because the worldwide resilient trend for selfie-style shots dictates its own rules and not paying attention to it means falling behind the market. Sony has worked hard on the front camera and, despite the fact that it is too early to evaluate the quality of the resulting images, a lot of interesting software solutions can be noted. To create a picture, just tap twice on the back of the device (this is very convenient, given its size), the advanced face retouching mode allows you not only to soften the skin tone and tighten the oval of the face, but also to apply artificial makeup (it turns out very naturally), to replace the pupils of your eyes cartoonish or otherwise funny, add frames, augmented reality effects - all this is done in real time. Another interesting feature was voice prompts for the main 8-megapixel camera module. You can point the phone at yourself by selecting the single photo or two-person mode, and the smartphone itself will tell you how to turn and position yourself in the frame in a very friendly tone. Despite the early state of the software, tooltips already work perfectly in Russian - without an accent and a "machine" effect.
In terms of software, this is a smartphone based on Android 4.4.2 KitKat with all the latest Sony innovations and an updated interface. Like the Xperia T3, there is a different font here - the standard elongated for KitKat, and not the usual one for Xperia Home. Which of them will remain in the final firmware is a question. Of the software chips specific to this model, one-handed control mode can be noted, in which, for example, you can double-tap the Home button to lower the notification shade and the status bar with controls. We have already seen this in the Xperia T2 Ultra (
Type
Deciding on the type of device (phone or smartphone?) is quite simple. If you need a simple and inexpensive device for calls and SMS, it is recommended to stop the choice on the phone. A smartphone is more expensive, but it offers a wide variety of options: games, videos, the Internet, thousands of programs for all occasions. However, its battery life is significantly less than that of a regular phone.
smartphone operating system Android OS version at launch Android 4.4 Case Type Classic Control On-Screen Buttons Number of SIM cards 1 SIM card type
In modern smartphones, not only conventional SIM cards can be used, but also their more compact versions of micro SIM and nano SIM. eSIM is a SIM card integrated into the phone. It takes up almost no space and does not require a separate tray for installation. eSIM is not yet supported in Russia. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
micro SIM Weight 150 g Dimensions (WxHxD) 78.7x156.2x7.6 mmScreen
Screen type color TFT, 16.78 million colors, touch Type touch screen multi-touch, capacitive Diagonal 5.5 inches. Image size 1280x720 Number of pixels per inch (PPI) 267 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Automatic screen rotation There isMultimedia features
Number of main (rear) cameras 1 Resolution of the main (rear) camera 8 MP Flash front and rear, LED Functions of the main (rear) camera autofocus, digital Zoom 16x Face recognition Video recording There is Max. video resolution 1920x1080 Geo Tagging is Front-camera Yes, 5 MP Audio MP3, AAC, WMA, FM radio Headphone jack 3.5mmConnection
Standard GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G, 4G LTE Support for LTE bands Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 28 Interfaces
Almost all modern smartphones have Wi-Fi and USB interfaces. Slightly less common are Bluetooth and IRDA. Wi-Fi is used to connect to the internet. USB is used to connect your phone to a computer. Many phones also have Bluetooth. It is used to connect wireless headphones, to connect your phone to wireless speakers, and to transfer files. A smartphone equipped with an IRDA interface can be used as a universal remote control remote control. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile phones
Wi-Fi 802.11n, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.0, USB, ANT+, NFC satellite navigation
Built-in GPS and GLONASS modules allow you to determine the phone's coordinates from satellite signals. In the absence of GPS, a modern smartphone can determine its own location based on signals from the base stations of a mobile operator. However, finding coordinates from satellite signals is usually much more accurate. Glossary for the category Mobile Phones
GPS/GLONASS A-GPS system yes DLNA support yesMemory and processor
CPU
Modern phones and smartphones usually use special processors - SoC (System on Chip, system on a chip), which, in addition to the processor itself, houses the graphics core, memory controller, I / O device controller, etc. Therefore, the processor largely determines the set of functions and device performance. Glossary of terms for the category Mobile Phones
Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926, 1200 MHz Number of processor cores 4 Video processor Adreno 305 Built-in memory 8 GB RAM 1 GB Memory card slot Yes, up to 32 GBNutrition
Battery capacity 2500 mAh Talk Time 11 o'clock Standby time 1040 h Music listening time 93 h Charging connector type micro USBOther features
Control voice dialing, voice control Airplane Mode Yes Sensors illumination, proximity, compass There is a flashlightThe growing love of users for portrait photography is pushing manufacturers to create smartphones with powerful front cameras, and the Japanese have not decided to lag behind the global trend by releasing their own version of a selfie smartphone that deserves attention. And today we decided to talk about this particular model - SonyXperiaC3 review in detail. The phone, of course, came out interesting: stylish appearance, optimal performance and, of course, a high-quality front camera, which is complemented by a flash, which is a rare occurrence for modern smartphones. But about all the nuances of the model in order.
Design and dimensions
At the first glance at the phone, you immediately understand whose brainchild it is - the unchanging traditions and characteristic features of OmniBalance design attract the attention of users, especially those who are not yet familiar with the manufacturer's devices. The smartphone looks monolithic and well-coordinated, it is convenient and pleasant to hold it in your hands, because the case is made of plastic High Quality(the Japanese never had a problem with this). The smartphone was released in three colors: white, black and mint.
It is impossible to call Xperia C3 small - its dimensions are 156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6, and its weight is 150 grams. This is not a cruel joke, but a consequence of using a large 5.5-inch display with not the smallest frames around, although this is logical, because a wide-angle lens and a flash flaunt at the top. But the ratio of the screen to the plane of the front is an impressive 67.8%, and the thickness of the smartphone is close to ideal! Shiny metal inserts are applied to the side faces. The verdict here is unequivocal - stylish, fashionable, modern, practical and of high quality. This is what the phone looks like live:
Smartphone display
As already mentioned, the display of the model has a large size - a 5.5-inch IPS matrix with good viewing angles. Despite the fact that its resolution is not the limit for this size and is 1280 by 720 pixels (HD), the pixel density is 267 ppi, the picture on the screen looks great, you are unlikely to notice pixels in everyday use. The Sony Mobile BRAVIA 2 technology is responsible for the image quality: the picture becomes even more contrast, rich in details. Color reproduction is also excellent, which is confirmed by the tests of various laboratories. There are no problems with brightness either.
Hardware and performance
By the way, I want to note right away that the smartphone is produced in two versions: with one SIM card and Sony Xperia C3 Dual, so if you need a phone that supports the ability to use several operator cards, then take a closer look at this model.
The “heart of stone” of the model is the Snapdragon 400 chipset (4 cores at 1.2GHz), which is highly optimized and energy efficient, with Adreno 305 video chip, and 1GB of RAM. According to the results of synthetic tests, the gadget is located in the right place for such characteristics and shows results close to devices with chips with a higher clock frequency.
See how the smartphone handles games:
To store your selfies and applications, the model has an 8 GB drive (about 4.5 GB is available to the user), but you can always expand this memory, because there is a slot for microSD flash drives.
The owner will also be pleased with the endurance of a 2500 mAh battery - in the test, he was able to show very good results for both such parameters and screen sizes (). If you watch an hour of video a day, surf the Internet for an hour and spend the same amount of time talking, then the phone will easily last 3 days on a single charge.
Software and user interface
The quality of the main and front cameras
Well, now let's move on to the review in the Sony Xperia C3 of what many actually buy this model for - its camera. The rear sensor is the well-known 8-megapixel Exmor RS sensor, which has a lot of settings and the ability to choose between automatic and manual shooting modes. Thanks to the mechanical start button, you can quickly launch the camera, which is a definite plus. Camera Interface:
Both automatic and rune modes take photos with good quality for such a resolution: color reproduction and contrast are excellent, images are pleasing to the eye. If you zoom in on the photos, then here you can see too active intervention of the noise reduction, which somewhat spoils the small details. Examples of photos from the main camera:
The front camera is a 5-megapixel sensor with a wide-angle lens, complemented by a soft flash. In front camera mode, there are many options for settings and additional effects, the changes of which you can see right on the tap. The choice of the option of taking a photo is also available, for example, by tapping on back cover finger. The camera takes good photos and is one of the best front cameras on the market at the time of writing this review. Here are a couple of examples:
At the end of the review, I would like to say that even the competitors that Sony Xperia C3 has in this or that parameter lose to the Japanese smartphone. The quality of the front camera for selfies leaves a pleasant impression, photos of good quality and detail. If we consider the device entirely, then it has a number of significant advantages: the presence of Dual SIM version, large high-quality display, beautiful design, good performance and durable battery.
And here's a video review of the Xperia C3:
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