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Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533) vs Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C5 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Z1 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia Z1 X Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533) 12Points
6"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

13mp

2GB
RAM

Octa-core

2930
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902) Compare Sony Xperia C5 Ultra X
5"
TFT

1080x1920

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
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)} 12 Advantages Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533) vs Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)} 10 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
+1.7GHz 64bit Octa-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+Until 200GB microSD, microSDXC2 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDXC
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)4%
Thinner
vs8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+6"20%
Larger screen
vs5"
+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/video only main camera
+(front) 13MP5 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps3 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
16GB (10GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)20%
More internal storage for applications and files
187 grams (6.55 ounces)vs+170 grams (5.95 ounces)10%
Lighter
367 PPIvs+441 PPI20%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 13MPvs+(back) 20.7MP62%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 5.0.2 Lollipopvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
2930 mAhvs+3000 mAh2%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+IP58 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices
2GB LPDDR3
16 million
1080x1920 pixels
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
ModelXperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
Other model namesSony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual Sim E5533, Sony Lavender DSSony Xperia Z1 C6902 L39h PM-0500-BV, Sony Honami
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySony
Release date8/14/20159/6/2013
Depth8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)79.6 x 164.2 millimeters (3.13 x 6.46 in)74 x 144 millimeters (2.91 x 5.67 in)
Weight187 grams (6.55 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size6" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~75.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~64.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x1920 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)367 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
System versionAndroid 5.0.2 LollipopAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6752 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 1 processor:
8x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T760 MP2 700MhzQualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR3
Internal storage16GB (10GB available)16GB (12GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 200GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps42/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels5248x3936 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flash on both camerasLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.0 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2.3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
Front camera (secondary)13 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
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 Z1 (3G C6902)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, DivXMP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2930 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy13 hours15 hours
Standby635 hours (26.5 days)850 hours (35.4 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
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, White, Purple
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3
• Sony TRILUMINOS display
• 3D Surround Sound

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra (Dual E5533)Sony Xperia Z1 (3G C6902)
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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