Sony Xperia C3 vs Sony Xperia SP
Compare recorded specifications, size and practical differences.
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Key differences
Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.
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Weight
Xperia C3: 5.3 g lighter
- Xperia C3:
- 149.7 g
- Xperia SP:
- 155 g
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Width
Xperia SP: 11.6 mm narrower
- Xperia C3:
- 78.7 mm
- Xperia SP:
- 67.1 mm
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Screen diagonal
Xperia SP: 0.9 in smaller diagonal
- Xperia C3:
- 5.5 in
- Xperia SP:
- 4.6 in
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Chipset
- Xperia C3:
- Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
- Xperia SP:
- Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
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Depth
Xperia C3: 2.4 mm thinner
- Xperia C3:
- 7.6 mm
- Xperia SP:
- 10 mm
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Height
Xperia SP: 25.6 mm shorter
- Xperia C3:
- 156.2 mm
- Xperia SP:
- 130.6 mm
Physical size
Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.
1. Xperia C3
- Height:
- 156.2 mm +25.6 mm versus Xperia SP
- Width:
- 78.7 mm +11.6 mm versus Xperia SP
- Depth:
- 7.6 mm
2. Xperia SP
- Height:
- 130.6 mm
- Width:
- 67.1 mm
- Depth:
- 10 mm +2.4 mm versus Xperia C3
Weight
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Screen size
Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.
1. Xperia C3
- Screen diagonal:
- 5.5 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 83.4 cm²
2. Xperia SP
- Screen diagonal:
- 4.6 in
- Aspect ratio (height:width):
- 16:9
- Approximate rectangular screen area:
- 58.3 cm²
Xperia C3 has approximately 43% more rectangular screen area than Xperia SP.
Memory variants
Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.
| Storage | Xperia C3 | Xperia SP |
|---|---|---|
| 8 GB | 1 GB RAM | Unknown |
Xperia SP: Original memory entry
8 GB (5.8 GB user available) · 1 GB RAM
Practical features
Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.
1. Xperia C3
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
2. Xperia SP
- NFC:
- Yes
- Headphone jack:
- Yes
- Memory card support:
- See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery capacity
Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.
Recorded battery capacity
Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.
Specifications
Open a section for more detail. On narrow screens, swipe sideways or use Left/Right arrow keys while the table is focused. Unknown means missing data, not No. Recorded zero values are shown as recorded.
Everyday essentials
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia SP |
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| Dimensions (HxWxD) |
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| Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded. |
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| Memory card support |
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| Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied. |
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| Chipset |
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| NFC |
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| Headphone jack |
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Display
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia SP |
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| Touchscreen |
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| Display colors |
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| Screen area |
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| PPI /points per inch/ |
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| Screen protection | Unknown |
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Camera and Video
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia SP |
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| Rear camera, main |
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| Functions |
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| Video |
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| Front camera, selfie |
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| Specifications |
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Performance
Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia SP |
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| Antutu 7 score * |
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| GeekBench 4 Single Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 Multi-Core * | Unknown |
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| GeekBench 4 RenderScript * | Unknown |
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General specs
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia SP |
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| Release date |
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| Colors |
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| Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer. |
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| Battery life |
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Communication and Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia SP |
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| SIM card |
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| Network |
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| Speed |
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| GPRS |
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| Edge |
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| Wi-Fi |
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| GPS |
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| USB |
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| Bluetooth |
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| Harmful irradiation |
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Music and Audio
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia SP |
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| Radio |
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| Others |
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Other features
| Specification | Xperia C3 | Xperia SP |
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| Dop |
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