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Sony Xperia C3
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Sony Xperia C3

Released: 2014, July. Released 2014, AugustPrice: About 190 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

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

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop)
CPUQuad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
GPUAdreno 305
NFCYes
SAR0.91 W/kg (head) 1.24 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0
Size5.5 inches, 83.4 cm, 2, (~67.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeIPS LCD
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony
ModelSony Xperia C3
PriceAbout 190 EUR
RadioFM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
Video720p
ColorsBlack, White, Mint
ModelsD2533
SAR EU0.53 W/kg (head) 0.38 W/kg (body)
Single5 MP, f/2.3
StatusDiscontinued
Weight149.7 g (5.29 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 3, 7, 8, 28
FeaturesLED flash
Internal8GB 1GB RAM
Released2014, July. Released 2014, August
Stand-byUp to 1040 h (2G) / Up to 1000 h (3G)
Announced2014, July. Released 2014, August
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 11 h (2G) / Up to 25 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions156.2 x 78.7 x 7.6 mm (6.15 x 3.10 x 0.30 in)
Music playUp to 67 h
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, GLONASS

Sony Xperia C3 Overview

About Sony Xperia C3 Sony Xperia C3 is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2014. Sony Xperia C3 has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400 (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 C3 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 C3?

The Sony Xperia C3 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 C3 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 C3 void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia C3 will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia C3 run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia C3.