Sony Xperia C (C2305) vs ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C vs ZTE Redbull V5 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 ZTE Redbull V5 X Sony Xperia C (C2305) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

12Points ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB) Compare Sony Xperia C X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2400
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305)	vs	12 Advantages ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
+153 grams (5.36 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
+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
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen
220 PPI	vs	+294 PPI34% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 5MP15 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 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
2390 mAh	vs	+2400 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (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

31 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

4GB (2GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)

16 million

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia C (C2305)	Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican	ZTE V5 Red Bull, ZTE Redbull V5 V9180, ZTE U9180
Country or region available	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	ZTE
Release date	7/1/2013	4/1/2014
Depth	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)	71 x 139 millimeters (2.8 x 5.47 in)
Weight	153 grams (5.36 ounces)	165 grams (5.78 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	5" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	220 PPI	294 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)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
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 (C2305)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
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	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100 - America: 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	GSM 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)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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/2.2 (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	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)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	2592x1944 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 (C2305)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
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)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
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
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	2390 mAh	2400 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12.4 hours	7 hours
Standby	605 hours (25.2 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
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 on white, Black on blue, Black on yellow, Black on red • USB OTG On-The-Go • ZTE Nubia UI 2.0 • OpenGL ES 3.0 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia C (C2305)	ZTE Redbull V5 (V9180 4GB)
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