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Sony Xperia S (LT26i) vs Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia S vs Apple iPhone 5C phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Apple iPhone 5C X Sony Xperia S (LT26i) 13Points
4.3"
LED

720x1280

12
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Apple iPhone 5C (32GB) Compare Sony Xperia S X
4"
IPS

640x1136

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1510
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia S (LT26i)

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 S (LT26i)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia S (LT26i) vs iPhone 5C (32GB)} 9 Advantages Apple iPhone 5C (32GB)
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core10%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.3GHz 32bit Dual-core (32nm)
+720x1280 pixels27%
Higher resolution screen
vs640x1136 pixels
+342 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs326 PPI
+4.3"8%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 12MP50%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 1.3MP7%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 1.2MP
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52%
More apps available to download and use
vs2300000 apps (App Store)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1750 mAh16%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1510 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+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
1GB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
144 grams (5.04 ounces)vs+132 grams (4.62 ounces)9%
Lighter
10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)vs+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)18%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

27 Common items in both devices
32GB (28GB available)
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
BSI sensor
+20 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
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ModelXperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony NozomiApple iPhone 5C A1507, iPhone A1456, A1529, A1532
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyApple
Release date2/1/20129/20/2013, Announced: 9/10/2013
Depth10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)59.2 x 124.4 millimeters (2.33 x 4.9 in)
Weight144 grams (5.04 ounces)132 grams (4.62 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels640x1136 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadiOS 7.0
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeaniOS 10
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 (45nm)32bit: Apple A6 (32nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.3GHz Swift (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 220PowerVR SGX543 (3-core, 266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredBasemark X: 2225

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR3
Internal storage32GB (28GB available)32GB (28GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 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 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA/A1456 model:
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
A1507/A1529 model:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
A1533 CDMA/A1453 model:
CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
A1532 GSM/A1532 CDMA model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,19,20,25)
A1456 model:
LTE 700/800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,8,13,17,18,19,20,25,26)
A1507 model:
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
A1529 model
LTE 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2600 (38,39,40)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)12 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4000x3000 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.4µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot 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 S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMPEG4, H.264, MOV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DProprietary TV-out
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh1510 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy8.5 hours10 hours
Standby420 hours (17.5 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: White, Black, Silver
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• 3D surround sound
• 3D sweep panorama
• SE Timescape
• WiFi hotspot
• Use your phone as a remote control for Sony TV
• Java framework
• Colors: White, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
• Oleophobic coating
• Simultaneous HD video and image recording
• FaceTime
• Siri natural language
• AirDrop file sharing
• iCloud cloud service
• WiFi hotspot

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia S (LT26i)iPhone 5C (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)1.15W/kg (head), 1.17W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.3W/kg (head)1W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)
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