Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350) vs Sony Xperia C (C2305)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Omnia W 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 11:12 AM

Compare Sony Xperia C X Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Sony Xperia C (C2305) Compare Samsung Omnia W 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!

6 Advantages Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	vs	17 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305)
+8GB (6GB available)2 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+115 grams (4.03 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED 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
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1.4GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)22% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen
3.7"	vs	+5"35% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192% 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
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

21 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

3G+ HSPA+

Capacitive

+14 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
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Omnia W (GT-i8350)	Xperia C (C2305)
Other model names	Samsung Omnia W i8350, Samsung Wembley	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand
Brand	Samsung	Sony
Release date	10/1/2011	7/1/2013
Depth	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.8 x 115.97 millimeters (2.31 x 4.57 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	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.1% (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
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
System version	Windows Phone 7.5 Mango	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255T (45nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz 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
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	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	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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
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 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
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 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	Not supported	Supported
Image stabilization	Not supported	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Smile 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
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	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
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	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+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	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	2.1 + 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	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (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 hours	12.4 hours
Standby	370 hours (15.4 days)	605 hours (25.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	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	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black • Bing Maps • Xbox Live • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Samsung Omnia W (GT-i8350)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.254W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.358W/kg (head), 0.556W/kg (body)	0.52W/kg (head)