A stylish smartphone with average technical parameters and exactly the same price is Sony C4. Feedback from the owners about this device, its specifications and software component will be discussed in the proposed material. The cost of the phone to date is also shown.
Who is this device aimed at
The middle-level solution is Sony C4. The price, technical parameters and software component indicate this. This gadget can be described as a device with a large touch screen diagonal, average hardware specifications, good autonomy and a relatively fresh version of the system software. This is a great solution for those who need an inexpensive mid-range smartphone for every day. It is in this case that Sony C4 can fully reveal its potential.
Appearance, ergonomics
Candybar with touch input - this is Sony C4. Reviews highlight the large screen size in this device. The familiar control panel in this case is placed on the bottom of the display. Above is the manufacturer's logo, colloquialspeaker. The front camera, its backlight and the eyes of the sensor elements are also displayed here. On the right side of the gadget, the lock buttons, camera control and volume control are grouped.
On the opposite side of it there is a wired MicroUSB port. On top, there is only an audio port. Below you can find only a hole for a spoken microphone. Behind is the main camera, its backlight and a loud speaker. The back cover and side faces are made of plastic with a matte finish. The ergonomics of the device is well thought out, it is not difficult to operate it with one hand.
Processor
The middle-class MT6752 processor with 8 computing modules (True8Core technology) is used in Sony C4. The characteristics of this chip, of course, do not reach the flagship CPUs, but entry-level solutions can also give odds. Each of its modules is based on a fairly recent A53 architecture and supports 64-bit software.
Among other features of this CPU, CorePilot technology must be highlighted. Its essence boils down to the fact that the chip frequencies decrease or increase dynamically depending on the level of complexity of the task being solved, the temperature of the processor and its heat dissipation. The maximum frequency can reach 1.7 GHz in this case. This processor solution is perfect for software that is optimized for multi-threaded tasks. But this cannot be said about one- and two-threaded applications. Still, the frequency of 1.7 GHz in this case will manifest itself. Otherwise, on this smartphone you canrun any software that is available for the Android platform. But the latest and most demanding 3D toys won't run on max settings.
Graphic card
The Sony C4 smartphone is equipped with a Mali-T760 graphics accelerator. This accelerator cannot boast of outstanding performance, but it certainly does not graze the rear ones either. That is, it is a middle-level solution. Its main feature is that it supports displays with a resolution of 1920x1080. Moreover, it is this screen that is used in this device, in this case it does an excellent job with the output and processing of graphic information.
Display
The Sony C4 phone boasts a 5.5-inch screen, the matrix of which is made using IPS technology. The viewing angles are simply magnificent, the color reproduction does not cause any complaints. The display resolution, as noted earlier, is equal to today's excellent 1920 x 1080. That is, the pixel density is 401 ppi, which is an excellent value for a mid-range smartphone. A single pixel in this case is difficult to notice without special tools. In general, the screen in this case is beyond praise.
Memory
2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of built-in storage capacity - just such a memory subsystem in Sony Xperia C4. About half of the RAM (that is, 1 GB) is occupied by system applications after the gadget is launched, and the rest is allocated for solving user tasks. About 4 GB in the integrated data storage is occupied by system software, andthe rest the user can use to install application software or store personal files (photos, videos or various documents, for example).
In most cases, the indicated volumes should be enough for comfortable work on a smartphone. But for more advanced users, this may not be enough. In this case, you can install an additional drive with a maximum capacity of 128 GB. This is certainly enough even for the most demanding owners. In order not to lose the most valuable data in the event of a phone breakdown, it is recommended to use some cloud service to store copies of them.
Autonomy
The capacity of the built-in non-removable battery is 2600 mAh in Sony C4. The characteristics of the hardware of this device allow you to count on 2-3 days of work from one charge. But this value is valid for the average level of load on the device. When the load increases, this value will decrease to 1 day.
The least time is enough for one battery charge when running some demanding game on the gadget (for example, Asph alt 8 or GTA). In this case, you can count on a maximum of 6 hours of work. Then you have to put the device on charge. If you use a smartphone to a minimum, then you can confidently count on 4 days of work. From the standpoint of autonomy, this gadget can not boast of anything remarkable. But nothing bad can be said about him either.
Cameras
The cameras are definitely among the strengths of Sony C4. ReviewThe parameters of the main one are really impressive. It has a 13MP sensor. There is an autofocus system, image stabilization, HDR mode and LED backlight. All this together allows you to get excellent photos in almost any situation.
Certain criticism is caused only by shooting in poor lighting conditions. But even in this case, by varying the settings, you can achieve acceptable quality. This camera can record video in Full HD or 1920 x 1080 quality. In this case, the picture will be updated 30 times per second. The front camera has a 5 megapixel sensor and it also has a backlight system. This allows you to get excellent selfies in terms of quality. Well, for video calls, its capabilities are more than enough.
Interfaces
All the necessary basic interfaces are available in Sony C4. An overview of its specifications indicates support for the following methods of transmitting and receiving data:
- There is a single-sim version of this gadget, and with support for two SIM cards, which is called "Sony C4 Dual". Both the first and the second modification support all currently existing GSM networks.
- One of the main ways to transfer information is Wi-Fi.
- Also, Bluetooth is provided in this device to exchange data with similar devices.
- To determine the location and navigation, there is GPS and GLONASS (in this case, one transmitter can work with 2 systems at once) and A-GPS.
- To synchronize with a computer, the device is equipped withport "MicroUSB". It also provides battery charging.
- There is a standard 3.5mm audio port for audio output.
Soft
"Sony Xperia C4" operates under the control of the most common software platform at the moment - "Android". Its version in this case is 5.0. Regarding the appearance of updates to 5.1 or 6.0, there is no exact information yet. But even this version is enough to run most existing applications. The list of pre-installed software in this case includes the following:
- Social clients.
- Programs integrated into the operating system.
- A set of utilities from the Google developer company.
Reviews
Among the main disadvantages of this device, which are most often indicated by the owners, are:
- Relatively small battery capacity and, as a result, modest autonomy of the device. The problem can be solved by a combination of two methods. The first of them is the use of special energy-saving software that allows you to save battery life (for example, "Wedge Master"). The second requires the purchase of an additional external battery, which will allow, in the event of a strong discharge of the main battery, to extend the operation of the device.
- The appearance of a slight heating of the device during the launch of demanding applications on it. This disadvantage is not so critical and can be saved.
But Sony C4 has much more pluses. Reviews most often highlight these of them:
- High quality main and front cameras.
- Excellent display quality.
- High CPU performance.
- Excellent organization of the memory subsystem.
Price
A good phone can't be cheap. The same is true for Sony C4. The price of gadgets in this series starts from 17,500 rubles. On the one hand, it's even somehow too much. But on the other hand, you need to understand that this is a device of an average price level. As a result, the prices of its direct competitors do not fall below $200 or 16,000 rubles.
Results
One of the best gadgets in the mid-range segment is the Sony C4. Reviews about him once again prove this. This is a great device for every day. At the same time, its cost fully corresponds to the technical parameters and the installed software.
