Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia C3 vs Sony Xperia M4 Aqua
Comparison between Sony Xperia C3 and Sony Xperia M4 Aqua: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, ahead on Design & display and Camera.
| Category | Xperia C3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 5.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| Camera | 2.6 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Battery & charging | 1.4 | 1.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia C3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 2,500 mAh
- against 2,400 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 67.8 %
- against 65.2 %
- Talk time
- 25 h
- against 13 h
- Standby time
- 1,040 h
- against 685 h
Sony Xperia M4 Aqua, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 2 GB
- against 1 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.1
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 294 ppi
- against 267 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 615 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 28 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 305 | Qualcomm Adreno 405 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 4.5 | eMMC 4.5 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1.2 GHz | 1.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core processor with four 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 cores and four 1.0 GHz Cortex-A53 cores |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | No | Yes Best value |
| RAM Capacity | 1 GB | 2 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR3 | DDR3 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
Design
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Mint Green | Black, White, Coral, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 7.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.7 mm | 72.6 mm |
| Body Height | 156.2 mm | 145.5 mm |
| Weight | 149.7 g | 136 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 67.8 % Best value | 65.2 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 7.3 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,500 mAh Best value | 2,400 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 25 h Best value | 13 h |
| Standby time | 1,040 h Best value | 685 h |
| Music playback time | 67 h Best value | 64 h |
Display
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Features | Touchscreen | Scratch Resistant, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4 | 5 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Micro-SIM | Single Nano-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, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28 | 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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 0.91 W/kg Best value | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.24 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.53 W/kg Best value | 0.59 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.38 W/kg Best value | 0.53 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia M4 Aqua |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | D2533 | E2303, E2353, E2306 |
