Apple iPhone 5C (16GB) vs Sony Xperia XA (F3111)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 5C vs Sony Xperia XA phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/19/2016 2:03 AM, updated: 10/28/2021 10:42 AM

Compare Sony Xperia XA X Apple iPhone 5C (16GB) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

20Points Sony Xperia XA (F3111) Compare Apple iPhone 5C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia XA (F3111)

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!

5 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (16GB)	vs	20 Advantages Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
+16GB (13GB available)59% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (8.2GB available)
+132 grams (4.62 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT IPS LCD
+326 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	294 PPI
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)	vs	+2GHz 64bit Octa-core122% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR3	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)14% Thinner
640x1136 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels27% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.2" inches	vs	+1/3" inches7% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 1.2MP	vs	+(front) 8MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE) 100 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1510 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh52% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

Full HD (1920x1080)

4G LTE

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Xperia XA (F3111)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532	Sony Xperia XA PP10 F3111, Sony Tuba SS
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), Israel
Brand	Apple	Sony
Release date	9/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013	5/1/2016
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)	66.8 x 143.6 millimeters (2.63 x 5.65 in)
Weight	132 grams (4.62 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x1136 pixels (16:9)	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
System version	iOS 7.0	Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Firmware update	iOS 10	Android 7.0 Nougat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)	64bit: MediaTek MT6755 Helio P10 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core) 4x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)	ARM Mali-T860 MP2 700Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark X: 2225	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5	16GB (8.2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model: UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 A1507/A1529 model: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 A1533 CDMA/A1453 model: CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25) A1456 model: LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26) A1507 model: LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) A1529 model LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20) TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital 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	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Front camera (secondary)	1.2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x960 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1510 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	10 hours	10 hours
Standby	250 hours (10.4 days)	603 hours (25.1 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
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: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink • Oleophobic coating • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: White, Graphite Black, Lime Gold, Rose Gold • USB OTG On-The-Go • PDAF main camera • Exmor RS IMX-258 main camera • Exmor RS IMX-219 main camera • BRAVIA engine 2 display • ClearAudio+ • PS4 integration
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 5C (16GB)	Sony Xperia XA (F3111)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)	0.57W/kg (head), 1.23W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	0.47W/kg (head), 0.47W/kg (body)