Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL) vs Sony Xperia C (C2304)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos vs Sony Xperia C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

12/2/2015 4:06 PM, updated: 10/17/2021 8:23 AM

Compare Sony Xperia C X Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Xperia C (C2304) Compare Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos 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? Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)

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!

11 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2304)
+1.3GHz 64bit Quad-core32% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+1GB LPDDR3Advantage This RAM type is better and more efficient.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+8GB (4GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)3% Thinner	vs	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+(front) 5MP15 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+2600 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2390 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
156 grams (5.46 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)2% Lighter
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

28 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

540x960 pixels

220 PPI

(back) 8MP

LED flash

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Xperia C (C2304)
Other model names	Galaxy Grand Prime SM-G531H/DL (3G)	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2304, Sony Pelican
Country or region available	Brazil	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	6/1/2015	7/1/2013
Depth	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.1 x 144.8 millimeters (2.84 x 5.7 in)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)
Weight	156 grams (5.46 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 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
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
System version	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Chipset	64bit: Marvell Armada PXA1908 (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Vivante GC7000UL	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available) eMMC	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-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	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 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	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	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
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2600 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	12.4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	605 hours (25.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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	External retractable antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Black, Gold • Samsung TouchWiz UI • Samsung KIES	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy Gran Prime Duos (SM-G531H/DL)	Sony Xperia C (C2304)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.622W/kg (head), 0.438W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head)