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Sony Xperia C (C2305) vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C vs Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 (2014) devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
19Points Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia C X
8.9"
IPS

2560x1600

8
MP

1.2mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

6000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better device? Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)

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Xperia C (C2305)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305) vs Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)} 19 Advantages Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)154%
Lighter
vs389 grams (13.62 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-corevs+2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core119%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2vs+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (10GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)14%
Thinner
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+2560x1600 pixels7 times
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+339 PPI54%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5"vs+8.9"78%
Larger screen
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/2.2 (aperture)18%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.2MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2390 mAhvs+6000 mAh151%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster

17 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera
Full HD (1920x1080)
+10 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
ModelXperia C (C2305)Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony PelicanVerizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTE
Country or region available(Global, International)Saudi Arabia(Europe)IndiaThailand
(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand
feature not registered
BrandSonyAmazon
Release date7/1/201310/21/2014
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)158 x 231 millimeters (6.22 x 9.09 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)389 grams (13.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches8.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels2560x1600 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI339 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR22GB LPDDR3
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB (10GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/11 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandTri-Band 900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE 700/1700/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity2390 mAh6000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.4 hours14 hours
Standby605 hours (25.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedWireless external keyboard
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony ClearAudio+
• Miracast
• Colors: Black
• Fire OS 4 Sangria UI
• Amazon Appstore
• Amazon Silk
• Dolby Atmos audio
• Free cloud storage for all Amazon content
• Text-to-Speech english-language content reader

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia C (C2305)Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)feature not registered
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