Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) vs Sony Xperia C (C2305)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia SP vs Sony Xperia C 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 Sony Xperia C X Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

06Points Sony Xperia C (C2305) Compare Sony Xperia SP X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)

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!

13 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	vs	6 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2305)
+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core28% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
+8GB (5.88GB available)194% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+720x1280 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	540x960 pixels
+319 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	220 PPI
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.	vs	f/2.6 (aperture)
+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
155 grams (5.43 ounces)	vs	+153 grams (5.36 ounces)1% Lighter
10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)12% Thinner
4.6"	vs	+5"9% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
2370 mAh	vs	+2390 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

31 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Xperia C (C2305)
Other model names	Sony Xperia SP C5303, C5306, M35i, Sony HuaShan	Sony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2305, Sony Pelican
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), Saudi Arabia, (Europe), India, Thailand
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	4/1/2013	7/1/2013
Depth	10 millimeters (0.39 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)	74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)
Weight	155 grams (5.43 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.6" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI	220 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz	PowerVR SGX544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.88GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps	42/11 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	C5303 version: UMTS 850/900/2100 C5306 version: UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 C5303 version: LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) C5306 version: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.6 (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	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
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 SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	2370 mAh	2390 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	19 hours	12.4 hours
Standby	734 hours (30.6 days)	605 hours (25.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
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, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • 3D sweep panorama • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • HD Voice • HT40 • NFC SmartTags • WiFi dual-band	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • USB OTG On-The-Go • Sony ClearAudio+ • Miracast
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)	Sony Xperia C (C2305)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.52W/kg (head)