Sony Xperia C Officially Announced, Comes with MediaTek Processor & 5-inch qHD Display

Tuesday, June 25, 2013

/ by Aman Banka
Sony has also unwrapped their newest budget android smartphone today at Mobile Asia Expo 2013 in Shanghai. Dubbed as Sony Xperia C, the smartphone comes with Dual-SIM support and runs on MediaTek Processor. Sony Xperia C will be released in selected global markets in Q3. As we reported yesterday, Xperia C carries S39h as its model number and packs almost same rumoured specs. The smartphone will be available in Black, White & Purple colour options. Pricing details are not yet informed.

Sony Xperia C

According to Sony, Sony Xperia C features 5-inch qHD 960x540p resolution display running 1.2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6589 Processor with 1GB RAM and Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. The smartphone comes with Dual-SIM support (GSM+GSM) with dual standby. The Xperia C also has a LED flash at the bottom of the display.

Specs & Features of Xperia C - 





  • Display
    • Screen - 5-inch qHD
    • Resolution - 960x540p
    • Thickness - 8.88mm
    • Weigh - 153g
  • Processor - 1.2GHz Quad-Core MediaTek MT6589
  • Android OS - 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
  • RAM - 1GB
  • Camera
    • Rear - 8MP with LED Flash & Exmor R Sensor, capable of recording Full HD 1080p Videos
    • Front - 0.3MP VGA
  • Storage - 4GB, expandable upto 32GB using microSD Card
  • Battery - STAMINA Mode
  • Additional Features - LED Flash at Bottom of Display, Dual-SIM support with Dual Standby, 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, MHL, ClearAudio+, Clear bass, Clear Phase and Clear stereo

Sony has also added a 8MP rear camera with LED Flash and Exmor R sensor (not RS), capable of recording Full HD 1080p videos, 0.3MP VGA front facing camera and comes with 4GB internal memory, which can be expanded till 32GB using microSD card. The Xperia C is 8.88mm thick and weighs 153 grams. The battery details are not yet known.

Other features include, 3G, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, MHL, ClearAudio+, Clear bass, Clear Phase, Clear stereo, "WALKMAN" application and FM Radio. The Smartphone will give tough competition to Canvas 2 Plus, Canas HD, Titanium S5 and more.

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Sony Xperia CSony Xperia C

Sony Xperia CSony Xperia C

In addition, Sony has also announced the Sony Xperia SP M35t with TD-LTE Support. The device was showcased in the same event. The smartphone is exclusive for China and will be released in China by China Mobile (Telecom Operator). 

The specifications of Xperia SP M35t remains the same as original Sony Xperia SP.

Sony Xperia SP M35tSony Xperia SP M35t

Sony Xperia SP M35t
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