The Sony Xperia C5 Ultra is a mid-range Android phablet smartphone developed and manufactured by Sony. It serves as the successor to the Xperia C4. The phone was unveiled on 3 August 2015 alongside the Xperia M5.[2]
| Brand | Sony |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Sony Mobile Communications |
| Type | Phablet |
| Slogan | Two sides of picture perfect |
| Series | Sony Xperia |
| First released | 14 August 2015 |
| Availability by region | 14 August 2015 (Hong Kong) |
| Predecessor | Sony Xperia T2 Ultra Sony Xperia C4 |
| Successor | Sony Xperia XA Ultra |
| Related | Sony Xperia M5 |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Dimensions | 164.2 mm (6.46 in) H 79.6 mm (3.13 in) W 8.2 mm (0.32 in) D |
| Weight | 187 g (6.6 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 5.0 Lollipop (launch) Android 6.0 Marshmallow (current) |
| System-on-chip | Mediatek MT6752 |
| CPU | 1.7 GHz octa-core |
| GPU | Mali T760-Mp2 700MHz |
| Memory | 2 GB RAM |
| Storage | 16 GB |
| Removable storage | Up to 200 GB microSDXC |
| Battery | non-user removable Li-ion 2930 mAh |
| Rear camera | 13 MP with LED flash 1080p video recording @ 30 frames/s |
| Front camera | 13 MP with LED flash 1080p video recording @ 30 frames/s |
| Display | 6.0 in (150 mm) diagonal |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi DLNA GPS/GLONASS NFC Bluetooth 4.1 USB 2.0 (Micro-B port, USB charging) USB OTG 3.50 mm (0.138 in) headphone jack |
| Data inputs | Multi-touch, capacitive touchscreen, proximity sensor |
| Model | E5553, E5506 (Single SIM) E5533, E5563 (Dual SIM) |
| Codename | Lavender[1] |
| Other | |
| Website | Official Website |
The key features of the phone is the twin 13-megapixel rear and front camera and its near borderless 6.0-inch (152.4 mm) display with a width of 3 inches (79.6 mm).[3]
Specifications
editHardware
editThe Sony Xperia C5 Ultra has a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display, an octa-core 1.7 GHz Cortex-A53 Mediatek MT6752 processor, 2 GBs of RAM and 16 GBs of internal storage that can be expanded using a microSD card of up to 256 GB. The phone has a 2930 mAh Li-ion battery, 13 MP rear camera with an LED flash and 13 MP front-facing camera with auto-focus. It is available in Black, White and Mint colors.[4]
Software
editThe Sony Xperia C5 Ultra launched with Android 5.0 Lollipop.[5] In January 2016, Android 5.1 Lollipop was released for the device.[6] Later, in September 2016, Android 6.0 Marshmallow was released for the Xperia C5 Ultra.[7]
Sales
editThe phone was first released on 14 August 2015 in Hong Kong.[8] However, two days after its launch date, the phone's pre-sales were sold out in Hong Kong.[9] The dual SIM version of the phone launched in India on 26 August.[10]
References
edit- ^ "Sony Lavender might be called Xperia C5 Ultra afteral". Phonearena. 14 July 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Sony Mobile continues its innovation in imaging with the introduction of two best in class super mid-range smartphones". 3 August 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2015.
- ^ "Xperia C5 Ultra Announced". Xperia Blog. 3 August 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Specifications". GSMArena. Retrieved July 14, 2018.
- ^ Whitwam, Ryan (3 August 2015). "Sony Announces The Xperia C5 Ultra With Front/Rear 13MP Cameras And A 6-Inch Edge-To-Edge Screen". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ Crider, Michael (16 January 2016). "Sony's Xperia C4 And Xperia C5 Ultra Receive Their Android 5.1 Over-The-Air Updates". Android Police. Illogical Robot LLC. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "All Xperia C5 Ultra variants now receiving Android 6.0 Marshmallow". 18 September 2016. Retrieved 18 September 2016.
- ^ "Sony Xperia C5 Ultra price and launch date announced". Phonearena. 5 August 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Xperia C5 Ultra sells out in Hong Kong". Xperia Blog. 7 August 2015. Retrieved 24 August 2015.
- ^ "Sony Xperia C5 Ultra Dual launched in India for Rs 29,990". TechnoKraze. 27 August 2015.