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Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness vs Sony Xperia C (C2305)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia C X Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness 02Points
1.8"
MONO

240x320

N/A
N/A
N/A
vs
5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia C (C2305)

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Xperia Pureness} 2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness vs Xperia C (C2305)} 20 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305)
+70 grams (2.45 ounces)119%
Lighter
vs153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+222 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs220 PPI
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)46%
Thinner
Monochromaticvs+TFT LCDAdvantage
TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid
2vs+16 million7999998 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
240x320 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels6 times
Higher resolution screen
1.8"vs+5"178%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 8MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
10 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
Not supportedvs+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
1 slot (Single-SIM)vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
proprietary audio outputvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
Not supportedvs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
WAP, HTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices
2GB
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
FM (RDS)
USB 2.0 proprietary connector / MicroUSB 2.0
Scratch-resistant glass
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
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ModelXperia PurenessXperia C (C2305)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia Pureness, Sony Ericsson X5Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)Saudi Arabia(Europe)IndiaThailand
(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand
BrandSony EricssonSony
Release date12/3/20097/1/2013
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)43 x 102 millimeters (1.69 x 4.02 in)74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)
Weight70 grams (2.45 ounces)153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
Display typeMonochromaticTFT LCD
Screen size1.8" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~22.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution240x320 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenNot supportedCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)222 PPI220 PPI
Colors216 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
System versionProprietary OSAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
Chipsetfeature not registered32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerfeature not registeredPowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
RAM memoryfeature not registered1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage2GB4GB (2GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/2 Mbps42/11 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported8 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.6 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredNot supported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registeredNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAVMP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
USBUSB 2.0 proprietary connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputproprietary audio output3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFiNot supported802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSNot supportedA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
SensorsNot supportedAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacityfeature not registered2390 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy3.5 hours12.4 hours
Standby350 hours (14.6 days)605 hours (25.2 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserWAP, HTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Transparent screen
• NetFront browser
• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony ClearAudio+
• Miracast

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia PurenessSony Xperia C (C2305)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.52W/kg (head)
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