Sony Xperia C (C2305) vs Motorola XT860 4G

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C vs Motorola XT860 4G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/19/2017 9:09 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 3:03 PM

Compare Motorola XT860 4G 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)

04Points Motorola XT860 4G Compare Sony Xperia C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1540
mAh

(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!

11 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305)	vs	4 Advantages Motorola XT860 4G
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)20% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)45% Thinner	vs	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+5"25% Larger screen	vs	4"
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2390 mAh55% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1540 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)
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+16GB (13.29GB available)6 times More internal storage for applications and files
220 PPI	vs	+275 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

26 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

540x960 pixels

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
Change model
Model	Xperia C (C2305)	XT860 4G
Other model names	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican	Verizon Motorola XT860 4G
Country or region available	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand	USA
Brand	Sony	Motorola
Release date	7/1/2013	7/1/2011
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)	64.1 x 123.3 millimeters (2.52 x 4.85 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	275 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	16GB (13.29GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
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) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/11 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
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	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 (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 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	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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)	Motorola XT860 4G
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	2390 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	12.4 hours	9.4 hours
Standby	605 hours (25.2 days)	240 hours (10 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Retractable QWERTY keyboard
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast	• Colors: Black • 8GB microSD included • Motorola MotoBlur UI • Touch focus • HDMI 1.3a • HAC (M4/T3) • DLNA • WiFi hotspot • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Motorola XT860 4G
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