Nokia 808 PureView vs Sony Xperia C (C2304)

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Side by side comparison between Nokia 808 PureView vs Sony Xperia C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

8/20/2013 11:38 PM, updated: 6/30/2022 2:26 AM

Compare Sony Xperia C X Nokia 808 PureView 09Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

360x640

41.5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Sony Xperia C (C2304) Compare Nokia 808 PureView 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 (C2304)

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!

9 Advantages Nokia 808 PureView	vs	13 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2304)
+16GB7 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+(back) 41.5MP4 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+LED and Xenon flash on main cameraAdvantage The LED and Xenon flash on main camera helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1.3GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core29% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
169 grams (5.92 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)10% Lighter
17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)102% Thinner
360x640 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
184 PPI	vs	+220 PPI20% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5"25% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1400 mAh	vs	+2390 mAh71% 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.
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

26 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 0.3MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	808 PureView	Xperia C (C2304)
Other model names	Nokia 808 PureView RM-807, Nokia 808 Pure View 803	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2304, Sony Pelican
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Nokia	Sony
Release date	6/7/2012, Announced: 2/1/2012	7/1/2013
Depth	17.95 millimeters (0.71 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.2 x 123.9 millimeters (2.37 x 4.88 in)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)
Weight	169 grams (5.92 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	360x640 pixels (16:9)	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	184 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	2.5D glass Nokia ClearBlack	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
System version	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Chipset	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.3GHz ARM11 (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Broadcom BCM2763	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
RAM memory	512MB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
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	14.4/5.76 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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Back camera (main camera)	41.5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	7728x5368 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED and Xenon flash on main camera	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.6 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	Carl Zeiss optics	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
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
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + 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	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-4D	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	5W Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.8 hours	12.4 hours
Standby	540 hours (22.5 days)	605 hours (25.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
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	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, White, Red • UPnP Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Nokia 808 PureView	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.21W/kg (head), 1.46W/kg (body)	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.23W/kg (head)	0.52W/kg (head)