The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra has been compared to the Apple iPhone 6 that have brought forth the high-end specs of both devices like the huge display screen with fingerprint scanner, huge battery, MediaTek and A8 chipset among others.
A smartphone is typically chosen depending on spec requirements and the allocated budget of the consumer. Another option for Sony consumers is also the Sony Xperia X Compact.The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra features a sturdy aluminum chassis with a curved edge design and is also lighter than its predecessors.
The phone boasts a 6.0-inch screen with 1,080 x 1,090 resolution and runs the Android v5.0 Lollipop OS. The device has a high-performance Mediatek MT6752 octa-core chipset, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage and includes 2,930mAH battery. Additionally, the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra also features 13MP front and rear cameras which includes autofocus, Superior Auto and PROselfie options, Gadgets 360 reported.
On the contrary, the iPhone 6 also has an aluminum frame but it is also heavier than the previous iPhones. The iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch screen with 750 x 1,334 resolution and an IPS LCD display panel which Sony Xperia C5 Ultra also has.
Additionally, the iPhone 6 includes 1,810mAH battery, A8 processor, 1GB RAM and either 16GB, 64GB or 128GB internal storage. The Apple phone runs an iOS 8 software that can be upgraded iOS 10.0.1. The iPhone 6 includes an 8MP rear and 1.2MP front camera with phase detection autofocus and a dual tone flash. A bonus feature for the iPhone 6 is the fingerprint scanner option which the Sony Xperia C5 lacks.
Meanwhile, the Sony Xperia X Compact is already available for pre order on Amazon. The Sony Xperia X Compact features the Triluminos tech and a 4.6-inch display with 720 x 1,280 resolution clocked at 319 ppi. The device runs on a Qualcomm Snapdragon 650 processor with four 1.4GHz Cortex-A53 and two 1.8GHz Cortex-A72.
The handset also includes a 23MP rear camera with predictive hybrid autofocus, fast capture technology and triple image sensing. The camera can also take low-light images up to ISO 12,800. The phone's 5MP front camera supports 1,080p. The phone will run the Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow which may be upgraded to Android 7.0 Nougat, International Business Times reported.
The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra has been priced at around $360 in Black, Green and White. The Apple phone costs $399 and is available in Silver, Gold and Space Gray. The Sony Xperia X Compact is available for pre order and has a retail price of US$499.99 (AU$663). The handset is available in black, white and light blue. Shipping will begin from Sept. 25.
