Alcatel Idol X (6040) vs Sony Xperia C (C2305)

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Side by side comparison between Alcatel Idol X vs Sony Xperia C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/19/2017 9:09 PM, updated: 4/5/2021 3:02 AM

Compare Sony Xperia C X Alcatel Idol X (6040) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.1
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

02Points Sony Xperia C (C2305) Compare Alcatel Idol X 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? Alcatel Idol X (6040)

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12 Advantages Alcatel Idol X (6040)	vs	2 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core25% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+8GB (5.49GB available)174% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)29% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+441 PPI100% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+(back) 13.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
2000 mAh	vs	+2390 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

30 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

+23 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol X (6040)	Xperia C (C2305)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch Idol X Single-sim, OT-6040A	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand
Brand	Alcatel	Sony
Release date	6/18/2013	7/1/2013
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.5 x 140.4 millimeters (2.66 x 5.53 in)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/11 Mbps	42/11 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 6040: 900/2100 - 6040A: 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 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
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Back camera (main camera)	13.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4208x3120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.6 (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	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile 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
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	VGA (640x480)
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
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	12.4 hours
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	605 hours (25.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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: Blue, Black, Red, Yellow • HD Voice • WiFi display • EAP SIM Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.264W/kg (head), 0.584W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head)