Sony Xperia C vs Sony Xperia X Performance
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia C
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Sony Xperia X Performance
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia X Performance
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia X Performance
Better display
Sony Xperia X Performance
Lighter body
Sony Xperia C
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia C | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5 | 5 |
| Panel Type | — | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 960 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 540 | 1080 |
| PPI | 220 | 441 |
| Glass Type | Yes | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 65.6 | 68.1 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia C | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | PowerVR SGX544 | Adreno 530 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6589 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.2.2 | 6.0.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia C | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) - dual SIM model only |
| Variants | 4GB 1GB RAM | — |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia C | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.6 | — |
| Wide | — | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia C | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Video | — | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | — | 1 |
| Lens | — | 13 MP, f/2, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia C | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2390 | 2700 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 111 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 588 h (2G) / Up to 605 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 12 h 25 min (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia C | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front, aluminum back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 141.5 | 143.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| Weight (g) | 153 | 164.4 |
| Width (mm) | 74.2 | 70.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia C | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2013, June. Released 2013, July | 2016, February 22. Released 2016, July 01 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia C | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 - F8131, F8132 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 19, 20, 26, 28, 29, 38, 39, 40, 41 - F8131, F8132 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/11.5 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia C | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (region dependent) |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | No |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia C | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia C | Sony Xperia X Performance |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, barometer, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia C and Sony Xperia X Performance are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia X Performance packs a 2700 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia X Performance reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 23 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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