Sony Xperia C3 Dual
The Sony Xperia C3 Dual is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm), built for basic everyday tasks (2014).
2014 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.5" · 156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓5.5" IPS LCD display with accurate colours and wide viewing angles
✓Lightweight at 149.7g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,500 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm) for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2014, July. Released 2014, August
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Xperia C3 Dual D2502
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
OS
Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
267 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
IPS LCD
IPS: accurate colours, good brightness
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,500 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2500 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
149.7g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
SIM
Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia C3 Dual does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Sony Xperia C3 Dual has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Sony Xperia C3 Dual supports microSDHC expandable storage.
Yes, the Sony Xperia C3 Dual supports dual SIM (Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by)).
Yes, the Sony Xperia C3 Dual has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia C3 Dual ships with Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop).
The Sony Xperia C3 Dual uses microUSB 2.0.
The Sony Xperia C3 Dual supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia C3 Dual has 4.0, A2DP.
