HTC One V (CDMA) vs Sony Xperia C (C2305)

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

3/19/2017 9:09 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 2:32 PM

Compare Sony Xperia C X HTC One V (CDMA) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

15Points Sony Xperia C (C2305) Compare HTC One V 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? Sony Xperia C (C2305)

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!

3 Advantages HTC One V (CDMA)	vs	15 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+252 PPI15% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core60% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (1GB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files
9.24 millimeters (0.36 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)4% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
3.7"	vs	+5"35% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAh	vs	+2390 mAh59% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
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.

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 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
	HTC One V (CDMA)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	One V (CDMA)	Xperia C (C2305)
Other model names	HTC One V CDMA	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand
Brand	HTC	Sony
Release date	6/29/2012	7/1/2013
Depth	9.24 millimeters (0.36 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	59.7 x 120.3 millimeters (2.35 x 4.74 in)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)
Weight	115 grams (4.03 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC One V (CDMA)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Display type	TFT Super LCD 2	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	HTC One V (CDMA)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
System version	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC One V (CDMA)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC One V (CDMA)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (1GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC One V (CDMA)	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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	3.1 Mbps	42/11 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	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
	HTC One V (CDMA)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 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	feature not registered	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	feature not registered	Not supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC One V (CDMA)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	HTC One V (CDMA)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC One V (CDMA)	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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC One V (CDMA)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC One V (CDMA)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7.2 hours	12.4 hours
Standby	252 hours (10.5 days)	605 hours (25.2 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC One V (CDMA)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
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	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Purple, Gray • 2GB microSD included • HTS Sense 4.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • DLNA • Capture a photo in the midst of recording HD video • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	HTC One V (CDMA)	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.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head)