Sony Xperia C (C2305) vs Nokia Lumia 625

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C vs Nokia Lumia 625 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 Nokia Lumia 625 X Sony Xperia C (C2305) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Nokia Lumia 625 Compare Sony Xperia C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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14 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305)	vs	7 Advantages Nokia Lumia 625
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core11% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)3% Thinner	vs	9.15 millimeters (0.36 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
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2390 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	2000 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)
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB3 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

24 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

Full HD (1920x1080)

(front) VGA (640x480)

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Nokia Lumia 625
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Model	Xperia C (C2305)	Lumia 625
Other model names	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican	Nokia Lumia 625 4G LTE, Nokia Lumia 625H RM-943
Country or region available	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	7/1/2013	8/1/2013
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	9.15 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)	72.25 x 133.25 millimeters (2.84 x 5.25 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	159 grams (5.57 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Nokia Lumia 625
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.3% (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	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Nokia Lumia 625
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	feature not registered	Windows Phone 8.0 Amber
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Nokia Lumia 625
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8930
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Nokia Lumia 625
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Nokia Lumia 625
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	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 800/1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	Nokia Lumia 625
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 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)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/4" inches
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
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 (C2305)	Nokia Lumia 625
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)	Nokia Lumia 625
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, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Nokia Lumia 625
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)	Nokia Lumia 625
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Nokia Lumia 625
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-4GWA
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	15 hours
Standby	605 hours (25.2 days)	552 hours (23 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Nokia Lumia 625
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 and white, Orange, Bright green, Yellow • 7GB free SkyDrive • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	Nokia Lumia 625
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