Sony Xperia C (C2304) vs Samsung Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)

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

8/20/2013 11:38 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:12 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Win X Sony Xperia C (C2304) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Samsung Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552) Compare Sony Xperia C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(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!

13 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2304)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8% Thinner	vs	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+540x960 pixels35% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+220 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	199 PPI
+5"6% Larger screen	vs	4.7"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+2390 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 mAh
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB (5GB available)150% More internal storage for applications and files
153 grams (5.36 ounces)	vs	+144 grams (5.04 ounces)6% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

24 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core

1GB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
Other model names	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2304, Sony Pelican	Samsung Galaxy Win Duos i8552, GT-i8552B
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	7/1/2013	5/6/2013
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.65 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)	70.7 x 133.3 millimeters (2.78 x 5.25 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	199 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 MSM8225Q
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	Qualcomm Adreno 203
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
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) and standard SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/11 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	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
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
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 15 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
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
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
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	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2390 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12.4 hours	11 hours
Standby	605 hours (25.2 days)	210 hours (8.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast	• Colors: White, Titan Gray • Samsung TouchWiz • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	Galaxy Win Duos (GT-i8552)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)	0.26W/kg (head), 0.665W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.52W/kg (head)	0.12W/kg (head), 0.511W/kg (body)