Sony Xperia C (C2305) vs Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C vs Asus Zenfone 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 Asus Zenfone C X Sony Xperia C (C2305) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

08Points Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG) Compare Sony Xperia C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

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

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11 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305)	vs	8 Advantages Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)22% Thinner	vs	10.9 millimeters (0.43 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)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2390 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2100 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+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
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
153 grams (5.36 ounces)	vs	+150 grams (5.25 ounces)2% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)30% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
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

26 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera

(front) 0.3MP

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
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Model	Xperia C (C2305)	Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
Other model names	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican	Asus Zenfone C Dual-sim ZC451CG
Country or region available	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Asus
Release date	7/1/2013	2/1/2015
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)	67 x 136.5 millimeters (2.64 x 5.37 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
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 (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
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 (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)	32bit: Intel Atom Z2520
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Atom Hyper-Threading (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	PowerVR SGX544 MP2
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
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	42/11 Mbps	42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
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 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 (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
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)	f/2.0 (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	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	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
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 (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
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 (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
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)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2390 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12.4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	605 hours (25.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
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, Pearl White, Cherry Red • Asus ZenUI • SonicMaster • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Asus Zenfone C (ZC451CG)
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