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Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533) vs Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C5 Ultra vs Sony Xperia R1 Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia R1 Plus X Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533) 15Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2930
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
07Points Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299) Compare Sony Xperia C5 Ultra X
5.2"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)

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!

Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)} 15 Advantages Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533) vs Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)} 7 Advantages Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core30%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.4GHz 64bit Octa-core
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs720x1280 pixels
+367 PPI30%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs282 PPI
+6"15%
Larger screen
vs5.2"
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage
The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo only main camera
+(front) 13MP60%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) HD (1280x720)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2930 mAh12%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2620 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
2GB LPDDR3vs+3GB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
16GB (10GB available)vs+32GB (24GB available)140%
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 200GB microSD, microSDXCvs+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC28%
More external storage for files using memory cards
187 grams (6.55 ounces)vs+154 grams (5.39 ounces)21%
Lighter
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 7.1.2 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.1.2 Nougat is newer and safer
4.1 + A2DPvs+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.

20 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 13MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
4G LTE
150 Mbps
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
 
ModelXperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Other model namesSony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual Sim E5533, Sony Lavender DSSony Xperia R1 32GB + 3GB RAM, Sony G2299
Country or region availablefeature not registeredIndia
India
BrandSonySony
Release date8/14/201511/1/2017
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)79.6 x 164.2 millimeters (3.13 x 6.46 in)73.2 x 146 millimeters (2.88 x 5.75 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)154 grams (5.39 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~69.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI282 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 7.1.2 Nougat
Firmware updatefeature not registeredfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6752 (28nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 MSM8937 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP2 700MhzQualcomm Adreno 505 450Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR33GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)32GB (24GB available)
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)LTE Cat4 850/1800 (Bands 3,5)
TD-LTE 2300 (Bands 40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)HD (1280x720)
Front flashLEDNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivXMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.2 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2930 mAh2620 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hoursfeature not registered
Standby635 hours (26.5 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Mint
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS camera sensor
• ClearAudio+
• Colors: Black, Silver
• 2.5D curved glass
• Exmor Sony sensor
• 4G VoLTE
• WiFi Miracast
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia R1 Plus (G2299)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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