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Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
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Sony Xperia C5 Ultra

Released: 2015, August. Released 2015, AugustPrice: About 200 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0 (Marshmallow)
CPUOcta-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T760MP2
NFCYes
SAR0.66 W/kg (head) 0.44 W/kg (body)
SIMNano-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size6.0 inches, 99.2 cm, 2, (~75.9% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony
BuildGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame
ModelSony Xperia C5 Ultra
PriceAbout 200 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video1080p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Mint
ModelsE5553, E5506
SAR EU0.30 W/kg (head) 0.24 W/kg (body)
Single13 MP, f/2.2, 22mm (wide), AF
StatusDiscontinued
Weight187 g (6.60 oz)
ChipsetMediatek MT6752 (28 nm)
DisplayContrast ratio: 1144 (nominal), 2.253 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - E5553
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40 - E5553
FeaturesLED flash
Internal16GB 2GB RAM
Released2015, August. Released 2015, August
Stand-byUp to 714 h (2G) / Up to 769 h (3G)
Announced2015, August. Released 2015, August
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, aptX
Card slotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 14 h 24 min (2G) / Up to 12 h 53 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions164.2 x 79.6 x 8.2 mm (6.46 x 3.13 x 0.32 in)
Music playUp to 60 h
ProtectionScratch-resistant
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~367 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 72dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 82dB
PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 931Basemark X: 5695
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -92.1dB / Crosstalk -88.7dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 62h

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Overview

About Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Sony Xperia C5 Ultra is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2015. Sony Xperia C5 Ultra has a wide variety of great specifications such as 16GB 2GB RAM with Mediatek MT6752 (28 nm) , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia C5 Ultra can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra?

The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia C5 Ultra support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia C5 Ultra void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia C5 Ultra run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia C5 Ultra.