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Sony Xperia C (C2304) vs Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia C vs Motorola Moto G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G X Sony Xperia C (C2304) 08Points
5"
TFT

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2390
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
09Points Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia C X
4.5"
IPS

720x1280

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2070
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)

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Xperia C (C2304)} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia C (C2304) vs Moto G (XT1033 16GB)} 9 Advantages Motorola Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)30%
Thinner
vs11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
+5"11%
Larger screen
vs4.5"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2390 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2070 mAh
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
4GB (2GB available)vs+16GB (13GB available)6 times
More internal storage for applications and files
153 grams (5.36 ounces)vs+143 grams (5.01 ounces)7%
Lighter
TFT LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
220 PPIvs+326 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
f/2.6 (aperture)vs+f/2.4 (aperture)8%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)vs+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer

25 Common items in both devices
1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
ModelXperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Other model namesSony Xperia C Dual-Sim S39h C2304, Sony PelicanMotorola Moto G XT1033 (Dual-sim), Moto G1, Motorola Falcon
Country or region available(Global, International)(Latin America)Brazil
(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil
(Latin America)BrazilChina
(Latin America), Brazil, China
BrandSonyMotorola
Release date7/1/201311/13/2013
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)11.6 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)74.15 x 141.5 millimeters (2.92 x 5.57 in)65.9 x 129.9 millimeters (2.59 x 5.11 in)
Weight153 grams (5.36 ounces)143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size5" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~65.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels (16:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)220 PPI326 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
System versionAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Chipset32bit: MediaTek MT6589 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226 (28nm)
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerPowerVR SGX544Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)16GB (13GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload42/11 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGEGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.6 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)HD (1280x720)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2390 mAh2070 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy12.4 hours24 hours (1 day)
Standby605 hours (25.2 days)210 hours (8.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Purple
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• Sony ClearAudio+
• Miracast
• Colors: Black (front panel), 7 color options (back panel)
• Slow motion video
• WiFi hotspot
• Google Drive 50GB

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia C (C2304)Moto G (XT1033 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.54W/kg (head), 0.36W/kg (body)1.17W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.52W/kg (head)0.79W/kg (head)
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