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
TFT
540x960
8
MP
MP
0.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
2390
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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8.9"
IPS
IPS
2560x1600
8
MP
MP
1.2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
6000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better device? Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB)
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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 |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
Model | Xperia C (C2305) | Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican | Verizon Amazon Fire HDX 8.9, AT&T Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 LTE |
Country or region available | (Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand | feature not registered |
Brand | Sony | Amazon |
Release date | 7/1/2013 | 10/21/2014 |
Depth | 8.9 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) |
Weight | 153 grams (5.36 ounces) | 389 grams (13.62 ounces) |
Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
Display type | TFT LCD | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 5" inches | 8.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~62.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 540x960 pixels | 2560x1600 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 220 PPI | 339 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
System version | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.4.2 KitKat |
Firmware update | feature not registered | feature not registered |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
Chipset | 32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core) | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.5GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | PowerVR SGX544 | Qualcomm Adreno 420 Blaze |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 2GB LPDDR3 |
Internal storage | 4GB (2GB available) | 16GB (10GB available) |
External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 42/11 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Tri-Band 900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO, UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported | LTE 700/1700/2100 |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo only main camera | HDR photo only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels | 1.2 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels | 1280x960 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) | HD (1280x720) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | Not supported | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263 | MP4, H.264, H.263 |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+ | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3 |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported | Micro-B USB SlimPort |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 2390 mAh | 6000 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 12.4 hours | 14 hours |
Standby | 605 hours (25.2 days) | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Sony Xperia C (C2305) | Amazon Fire HDX 8.9 2014 (4G 16GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder | 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 | Wireless 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 |