Apple iPhone 14 Plus (256GB) vs Sony Xperia C (C2304)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 14 Plus vs Sony Xperia C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/8/2022 10:04 AM, updated: 9/12/2023 7:06 PM

Compare Sony Xperia C X Apple iPhone 14 Plus (256GB) 29Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
OLED

1284x2778

12
MP

12mp

6GB
RAM

Hexa-core

4323
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sony Xperia C (C2304) Compare Apple iPhone 14 Plus X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

29 Advantages Apple iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2304)
+3.23GHz 64bit Hexa-core (5nm)2 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+6GB LPDDR4X5 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+256GB (234GB available)116 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Super Retina XDR OLEDAdvantage Super Retina XDR OLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+1284x2778 pixels6 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+457 PPI108% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+6.7"34% Larger screen	vs	5"
+(dual camera) 12MP + 12MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	EIS: Digital stabilization
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+f/1.5 (aperture)73% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+(dual front camera) 12MP + 0.3MP39 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Full HD (1920x1080)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)26 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps118 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4323 mAh81% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2390 mAh
+e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
203 grams (7.11 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)33% Lighter
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
proprietary audio output	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

13 Common items in both devices

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

Compass

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Xperia C (C2304)
Other model names	iPhone 14 Plus (A2632, A2885, A2886, A2887, A2896)	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2304, Sony Pelican
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Apple	Sony
Release date	9/16/2022, Announced: 9/7/2022	7/1/2013
Depth	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	78.1 x 160.8 millimeters (3.07 x 6.33 in)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)
Weight	203 grams (7.11 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Display type	Super Retina XDR OLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1284x2778 pixels (19.5:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	457 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Ceramic Shield	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	800nits[typ], 1200nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10 Oleophobic coating screen True-tone Wide color gamut	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
System version	iOS 16	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 17	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A15 Bionic (5nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPU	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 3.23GHz Avalanche (Dual-core) 4x 1.82GHz Blizzard (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Apple GPU (5-core)	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 798167 (v9) Geekbench: 4582 (v5.1) GFXBench: 60fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
RAM memory	6GB LPDDR4X	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (234GB available) NVMe (SSD)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	e-SIM (Eletronic)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	42/11 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 VoLTE A2886, A2887, A2888 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2632, A2885 version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 53)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	A2886, A2887, A2888 version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79) A2632 version: SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261) A2885 version: SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 12 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.413mm120°	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.5 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.7" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.9µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	1080p@240fps ProRes RAW Cinematic mode	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 12 megapixels 0.3MP SL 3D	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	23mm lens	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound Dolby Atmos	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	proprietary audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Gyroscope Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4323 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	20W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	12.4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	605 hours (25.2 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight, Purple, Starlight, Blue, Red • Apple Pay • Face ID • MagSafe	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 14 Plus (256GB)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head)