Sony Xperia C (C2304) vs ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C vs ZTE Kis 3 Max phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/11/2014 10:26 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:12 AM

Compare ZTE Kis 3 Max X Sony Xperia C (C2304) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w) Compare Sony Xperia C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1850
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!

12 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2304)	vs	6 Advantages ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core8% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+220 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	218 PPI
+5"11% Larger screen	vs	4.5"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2390 mAh29% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1850 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
153 grams (5.36 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)12% Lighter
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

27 Common items in both devices

4GB (2GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
Change model
Model	Xperia C (C2304)	Kis 3 Max (V830w)
Other model names	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2304, Sony Pelican	ZTE Kis 3 Max 3G
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	ZTE
Release date	7/1/2013	10/1/2014
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)	66 x 132 millimeters (2.6 x 5.2 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~64.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	218 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)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6572 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	ARM Mali-400 MP1 500Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/11 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 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, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
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) 30 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	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
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
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	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	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)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2390 mAh	1850 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12.4 hours	10 hours
Standby	605 hours (25.2 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
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: Black, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia C (C2304)	ZTE Kis 3 Max (V830w)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.52W/kg (head)	feature not registered