Sony Xperia C3 Dual vs Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia C3 Dual
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Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Better display
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus
Lighter body
Sony Xperia C3 Dual
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia C3 Dual | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 1920 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 1080 |
| PPI | 267 | 401 |
| Glass Type | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 67.8 | 71.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia C3 Dual | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 | Octa-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Adreno 305 | Mali-T880MP2 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 | Helio P20 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 16 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4.4.2 | 7.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia C3 Dual | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 8GB 1GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 32GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia C3 Dual | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p, HDR | 1080p@30fps, HDR |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2.3 | — |
| Wide | — | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia C3 Dual | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.3 | 8 MP, f/2, 23mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia C3 Dual | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2500 | 3430 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 65 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 1040 h (2G) / Up to 960 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 25 h (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 10 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia C3 Dual | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 156.2 | 155 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.6 | 8.7 |
| Weight (g) | 149.7 | 189 |
| Width (mm) | 78.7 | 75 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia C3 Dual | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2014, July. Released 2014, August | 2017, August. Released 2017, October |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia C3 Dual | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - G3421, G3412, G3416, G3426 |
| 4G Bands | — | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - G3421, G3412 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps or LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia C3 Dual | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4 | 4.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | FM radio, RDS | FM radio |
| USB Type | — | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia C3 Dual | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia C3 Dual | Sony Xperia XA1 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia C3 Dual and Sony Xperia XA1 Plus are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus packs a 3430 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia XA1 Plus reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 23 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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