Calling all selfie fans! Sony has come to the party, delivering a phone that will ensure that you, and anyone else, will look spectacular in every photo – no matter where you are.
Highlight: Specially designed 5MP selfie camera with a 25mm wide-angle lens as well as a soft LED flash and Exmor RS™ for mobile.
So, what does this mean? Well, think of it this way: whether you’re basking in the sun or partying with your friends at night, you’ll always be able to take the prefect shot. The 25mm wide-angle lens has a 80-degree field of view, meaning that you can fit more people into the photo.
A jazzed-up selfie camera is not a new concept, but Sony has taken it to the next level with the awesome features. Let’s not forget that it’s more than just a camera: the processor allows for a great user experience and the generous 5.5” screen can’t be ignored, either. The fact that it can’t shoot Full HD video is a bit of a question mark, but the selfie camera makes up for this. Snap away!
Key specs
- 5.5” IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen
- Resolution: 720 X 1280 pixels
- 8MP, autofocus, LED flash camera
- 5 MP, 720p front-facing camera. LED flash
- Android OS, v4.4.2 (KitKat), v5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to v5.1 (Lollipop)
- Qualcomm MSM8926 Snapdragon 400
- Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7
- microSD dedicated card slot, expandable up to 32GB
- 1GB RAM
- 8GB built-in memory
- Bluetooth: v4.0, A2DP
- microUSB v2.0
- Non-removable Li-Ion 2500 mAh battery
- Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 25 h (3G)
Pros: Amazing front-facing camera; 25mm wide-angle lens; Exmor RS™ for mobile; HDR for photos and videos.
Cons: Rear-facing camera doesn’t have the same features; Selfie camera can’t shoot Full HD video
Verdict: Score: 8/10
Sony Xperia C3 8 GB available from R2,999