Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia C3 Dual vs Motorola Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.)
Comparison between Sony Xperia C3 Dual and Motorola Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.): camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and Motorola.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Xperia C3 Dual | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.8 | 4.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.2 | 1.3 |
| Camera | 2.6 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 2.4 | 2.6 |
| Battery & charging | 1.4 | 1.3 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia C3 Dual, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,500 mAh
- against 2,390 mAh
- Weight
- 149.7 g
- against 155 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby
- against Micro-SIM
- Body Thickness
- 7.6 mm
- against 11 mm
Motorola Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.), if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 267 ppi
- OS Version
- 5
- against 4.4
- Cellular Technologies
- GSM, HSPA, LTE
- against GSM, HSPA
- Audio Features
- A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers
- against Loudspeaker
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia C3 Dual | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Quad-Core |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Xperia C3 Dual | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Mint Green | Black |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm Best value | 11 mm |
| Body Width | 78.7 mm | 70.7 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 141.5 mm |
| Weight | 149.7 g Best value | 155 g |
| Usable Surface | 67.8 % | 68.9 % Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia C3 Dual | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,500 mAh Best value | 2,390 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | — | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 25 h | — |
| Standby time | 1,040 h | — |
| Music playback time | 65 h | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia C3 Dual | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 5.5″ Best value | 5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,280 px | 1,280 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 294 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,153 :1 | — |
| Display Features | — | Gorilla Glass 3, Capacitive Touch |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia C3 Dual | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia C3 Dual | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | 5 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia C3 Dual | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Micro-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Micro-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0 | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB OTG, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.91 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.84 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.53 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.36 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | — | 100 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia C3 Dual | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Stereo Speakers Best value |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia C3 Dual | Moto G 4G (2nd Gen.) |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | D2502 | XT1072 |
