Nokia 2.1 vs Sony Xperia C3: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Nokia 2.1 vs Sony Xperia C3. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Nokia 2.1Nokia 2.1International · 1GB · 8GB
Sony Xperia C3Sony Xperia C3Global · 1GB · 8GB · 4G
Technical data sheets

Basics
Nokia 2.1
Nokia 2.1
International · 1GB · 8GB
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Sony Xperia C3
Sony Xperia C3
Global · 1GB · 8GB · 4G
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 5.8 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		-- Not available
Design and Screen score 4.9Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 4.6Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score 4.5Camera --Camera
Connectivity score 5.7 Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score 5.1 Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
5.8
8 reviews
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No user reviews

Technical specifications of the Nokia 2.1 vs Sony Xperia C3

Specs stores to buy Nokia 2.1 Nokia 2.1
International · 1GB · 8GB 		Sony Xperia C3 price compare Sony Xperia C3
Global · 1GB · 8GB · 4G
Inches 5.5" 5.5"
Resolution HD HD
Usable surface 69% useful 67% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.7 mm
153.7 mm
9.4 mm 		78.7 mm
156.2 mm
7.6 mm
Weight 155 g 149 g
Micro SnapD. 425
Quad-Core 		SnapD. 400
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 1 GB RAM
Storage 8 GB 8 GB
AnTuTu 32.000
v? 		17.703
v?
Battery 4000 mAh 2500 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · Unknow

1
8 Mpx · Unknow
Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 8.0 Oreo Android 4.4 KitKat

Brand
Brand Nokia Sony
Aliases 2 (2018), 2 2018, TA-1080, TA-1092 D2533, D2502, S55t, S55u

Release Date
Release date May 2018,
5 years ago 		July 2014,
9 years ago
State On Sale Not available
Market International Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Nokia 2.1
Sony Xperia C3
Nokia 2.1
Sony Xperia C3
Size
77.7 mm • 153.7 mm • 9.4 mm
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 Print 3D Model
78.7 mm • 156.2 mm • 7.6 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 155 g 149 g
Usable surface 69 % 67 %
Materials Aluminium alloy -
Resistance - -
Colors
Blue

Silver

Gray
Black

White

Green

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.5"
Type LCD IPS LCD IPS
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution HD
720 x 1280 px 		HD
720 x 1280 px
Density 267 Pixels per inch 267 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • LTPS (Low Temperature PolySilicon silicon)
  • Without Notch
  • Triluminos display for mobile
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Sony BRAVIA Mobile engine 2

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
4.9
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Do you think it's a nice phone?
7.6
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Is it comfortable?
6.1
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Can you see it well in the sunlight?
6.6
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Number of reviews
8 reviews
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Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 MSM8917 Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926
CPU 4x Cortex-A53 1.4 GHz 4x Cortex-A7 1.2 GHz
Type Quad-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 28 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU Qualcomm Adreno 308 Qualcomm Adreno 305

RAM
RAM 1 GB 1 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
32.000
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 42% of devices
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17.703
Antutu v?
Overall performance better than 35% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot Yes ,
Independent SD slot 		Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint No No

Sensors
Sensors
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED -- --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.5
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Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
6.1
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What's your experience been with demanding games?
3.3
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Number of reviews
8 reviews
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Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 8 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Sony Exmor RS
Type CMOS CMOS BSI
Aperture Unknow Unknow
ISO -- --
Pixel size 1.12 µm --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation No No
Slow Motion Video No,
30 fps 		No,
30 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • Front Flash

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 5 Mpx 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
6.0
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Quality of nighttime photos
6.5
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Quality of selfies
6.4
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Does it have a powerful flash?
5.9
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Number of reviews
8 reviews
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Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B13 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
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3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.1 Bluetooth 4.0
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • DIP (Device ID Profile)
  • GAP (Generic Access Profile)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • MAP (Message Access Profile)
  • SPP (Serial Port Protocol)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)
  • HDP (Health Device Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.830 W/Kg on head
1.668 W/Kg on body 		0.527 W/Kg on head
0.375 W/Kg on body
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 -- 0.907 W/Kg on head
1.244 W/Kg on body

Others
Others
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Radio FM
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • ANT+

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
7.1
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Quality of the GPS
6.6
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And the WiFi?
7.1
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Number of reviews
8 reviews
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Battery

Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
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2500 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 13%
    Less than a day
  • 38%
    One day
  • 38%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
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Number of reviews
8 reviews
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Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition
    Android 8.0 Oreo, 6 years ago
  • Android 4.4.2 KitKat
    Android 4.4 KitKat, 10 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 38%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 50%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 13%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
--
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 25%
    Once a year
  • 13%
    Every six months
  • 63%
    Every two months or less
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Number of reviews
8 reviews
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Prices
From $ 167 --
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