Sony Xperia C3

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The Sony Xperia C3 is a 5.5-inch smartphone with a 720 x 1280 resolution display. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor and 1GB of RAM, and has an 8MP rear camera and 5MP front camera. It runs on Android 4.4 KitKat and is powered by a 2500mAh battery.

Sony Xperia C3 Price

At the time of it's release in 2014, August, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Sony Xperia C3 was about 190 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia C3?

2500 mAh

What is the display size of Sony Xperia C3?

5.5 inches

What is the processor of Sony Xperia C3?

Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7

How to reset or factory restore Sony Xperia C3 device?

If you want to reset or factory restore a Sony Xperia C3 device, there are several ways you can do so. These methods are recommended and commonly used: 1. Using the stock Sony recovery tool: The easiest way to reset your Sony Xperia C3 is to use the stock Sony recovery tool. This method involves downloading the recovery tool for your device from the official Sony website and connecting your device to your computer using a USB cable. Once connected, go to the "Home/Properties" of your computer, find your device name, select "MTP device", and enable it. After that, go to the recovery on your device by pressing and holding the "Power" and "Volumeup" buttons together until the recovery menu appears. From there, select "Factory data reset" and follow the instructions on the screen. 2. Using Quickstart mode to reset your device: You can also use Quickstart mode to reset your Sony Xperia C3. To do this, press and hold the "Volumeup" and "Power" buttons together for 30 seconds until the Quickstart menu appears. If you haven't set up a PIN, pattern, or password for Quickstart, you may be prompted to enter it. Once prompted, select "Restore" and use the stock Sony recovery tool on your computer to reset your device. 3. Resetting your device using the "Reset" button: Another way to reset your Sony Xperia C3 is to use the "Reset" button. To locate the "Reset" button on the device, you can use the "Service" key combination. Go to the "Home/Properties" of your computer, find your device name, select "MTP device", and enable it. Then, turn off your device, press and hold the "Power" button until the Bootloader menu appears. From there, press and hold the "Volumeup" and "Right arrow" buttons until you see the "Reset" message. Press and hold the "Reset" button until the device restarts. It is important to note that resetting your device often wipes all data from your device, so make sure to back up any important information before resetting your device.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 28
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced2014, July. Released 2014, August
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Weight149.7 g (5.29 oz)
SIMMicro-SIM

Display

TypeIPS LCD
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm2 (~67.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)

Platform

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305

Memory

Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Single8 MP, f/2.3, AF
FeaturesLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video1080p, HDR

Selfie camera

Single5 MP, f/2.3
FeaturesLED flash
Video720p

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
NFCYes
RadioFM radio, RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
ANT+

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
Stand-byUp to 1040 h (2G) / Up to 1000 h (3G)
Talk timeUp to 11 h (2G) / Up to 25 h (3G)
Music playUp to 67 h

Misc

ColorsBlack, White, Mint
ModelsD2533
SAR0.91 W/kg (head)     1.24 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.53 W/kg (head)     0.38 W/kg (body)
PriceAbout 190 EUR

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