sony xperia c3 dual review
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Sony XperiaC3 Dual
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OmniBalance is here to stay
The Sony Xperia C3 Dual is a dual-SIM smartphone
Features Sony’s trademark OmniBalance design with a unibody frame.
Large bezels above and below the display, and chrome detailing around the
edges
Flaps on either side conceal the micro-SIM and microSD card slots
Dedicated shutter release key is present
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Large, responsive display
Features a large 5.5-inch display, bringing it into phablet territory
HD resolution results in a pixel density of 267ppi
The display is smooth and responsive, with a Glove Mode for extra
sensitivity
Viewing angles and brightness are top-notch, and so is colour
reproduction
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Say cheese
Handling selfies is a 5MP camera with soft LED flashThe rear camera features an 8MP Sony Exmor RS BSI sensor with LED flashSelfie features include Smile Shutter, Self Timer and Burst modeChoice of Superior Auto and Manual modes on both camerasSeveral pre-loaded camera modes like AR Effect, Picture Effect, Timeshift Burst, Social Live, Sweep Panorama and Portrait Retouch are included
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Mirror, mirror…
Front camera takes great
selfies in daylight
However, it’s fixed focus so
images can sometimes be blurry
Soft flash provides gentle
illumination without blinding
you or overtly whitening skin
tones
Primary camera takes good
macro and daylight shots
Night shots are acceptable, but
low-light pictures are too
dark to be usable
Low Light
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Regular Sony UI
Runs Android 4.4.2
Jelly Bean, with Sony’s
UI on top
Features the usual
tweaks like a custom
lockscreen, side-bar in
the app drawer, various
themes and Small
Apps
Simple Home changes
the layout of the
homescreen to an easy
format
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With some tweaks for one-handed use
A couple of features to
make one-handed
use easier
If you use pattern or
PIN unlock, you can
shrink or dock it to
either side of the
display
Double tapping the
home button brings the
notification shade and
quick settings to the
lower half of the screen
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Zippy, but no speed demon
Powered by a 1.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 400 SoC, aided by 1GB of
RAM and Adreno 305 graphics
Daily performance is good, with no app crashes or freezes
Fine for gaming too, but occasional jitters on games like Riptide GP2 are
visible
Out of the 8GB of internal storage, just under 5GB is available to the user
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Battery lasts long, really long
A 2,500mAh battery
powers the device
Offers excellent
battery life, lasting
well into the second day
with regular use
Our video loop battery
drain test lasted for an
impressive 14 hours
and 15 minutes
Sony’s STAMINA and
Low Battery mode can
extend usage further
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At a glance…
5.5-inch, 1,280 x 720 pixels (267 ppi)1.2GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processorAdreno 305 GPU1GB RAM8GB in-built storage with microSD slot8MP primary camera with flash, 5MP front camera with soft flashAndroid 4.4.2 2,500mAh batteryDual-SIM, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, NFC, Miracast
Pros and Cons
Takes great selfiesLarge, bright displayExcellent battery lifeGood performance
Unwieldy for one-handed useFront camera is fixed focusSteep price
Pricing & Verdict
Price: Rs 23,990
“There’s no doubt that selfies are very popular, but the need for a device that caters specifically to this feature doesn’t trump the other aspects users are looking for, namely, performance, battery life and value for money. Despite being an all-round capable device, the Xperia C3 Dual is still a pricey proposition. It can’t stand up to the competition like the Oppo N1, Oppo N1 Mini and Gionee Elife E7 Mini, and its steep price makes it even harder to recommend.”
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