Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070) vs Sony Xperia C (C2305)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 435 vs Sony Xperia C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/19/2017 9:09 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 9:04 AM

Compare Sony Xperia C X Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Removable)

15Points Sony Xperia C (C2305) Compare Microsoft Lumia 435 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!

5 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	vs	15 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305)
+8GB (4.5GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+233 PPI6% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)31% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.6 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
WVGA (800x480)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)4 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1560 mAh	vs	+2390 mAh53% 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.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

1GB / 1GB LPDDR2

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 0.3MP

(front) VGA (640x480)

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Xperia C (C2305)
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 435 Single-sim RM-1070, RM-1071	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand
Brand	Microsoft	Sony
Release date	3/1/2015	7/1/2013
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.7 x 118.1 millimeters (2.55 x 4.65 in)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	220 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
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	Denim UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
RAM memory	1GB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4.5GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	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	42/5.76 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 RM-1070: 850/1900/2100 - RM-1071: 900/2100	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
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	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	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	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, AAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	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) WiFi hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1560 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	12.4 hours
Standby	504 hours (21 days)	605 hours (25.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	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: Black, White, Green, Orange Internet Explorer 11 • OneDrive 30GB	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.58W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head)