A stylish smartphone with average technical parameters and exactly the same price is the Sony C4. Owner reviews about this device, its specifications and software component will be considered in the proposed material. Also, the cost of the phone for today is given.
Who is this device aimed at?
The mid-range solution is the Sony C4. The price, technical parameters and software component indicate this. This gadget can be described as a device with a large diagonal of the touch screen, average hardware specifications, good autonomy and a relatively fresh version of system software. This is a great solution for those who need an inexpensive mid-range smartphone for every day. It is in this case, “Sony C4” can fully reveal its potential.
Appearance, Ergonomics
Monoblock with touch input is the Sony C4. Reviews Highlight a large screen size in this device. The usual control panel in this case is placed on the bottom of the display. Above is the manufacturer’s logo, a speaker. The front camera, its backlight and the eyes of the sensor elements are also displayed here. On the right side of the gadget are grouped the lock, camera control and volume buttons.
On the opposite side of it there is a wired port "MicroUSB". Above, there is only an audio port. At the bottom, you can find only the opening of the conversational microphone. At the back is the main camera, its backlight and a loud speaker. The back cover and side edges are made of matte plastic. The ergonomics of the device are well thought out, it is not difficult to operate it with one hand.
CPU
The middle-class processor MT6752 with 8 computing modules (True8Core technology) is used in Sony C4. Characteristics This chip, of course, does not reach the flagship CPUs, but they can also give odds to entry-level solutions . Each of its modules is based on the fairly recent A53 architecture and supports 64-bit software.
Among other features of this central processor, CorePilot technology should be highlighted. Its essence boils down to the fact that the frequency of the chip decreases or increases dynamically, depending on the level of complexity of the task, the temperature of the processor and its heat dissipation. The maximum frequency in this case can reach 1.7 GHz. This processor solution is perfect for software that is optimized for multi-threaded tasks. But this cannot be said about single- and dual-threaded applications. Still, the frequency of 1.7 GHz in this case will prove itself. Otherwise, on this smartphone, you can run any software that is available for the Android platform. But here the latest and most demanding three-dimensional toys will not go on it at maximum settings.
Graphic card
The Sony C4 smartphone is equipped with the Mali-T760 graphics accelerator. Outstanding performance, this accelerator can not boast, but certainly does not graze the rear. That is, this is a mid-range solution. Its main feature is that it supports displays with a resolution of 1920x1080. And it is precisely such a screen that is used in this device; in this case, it copes 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 the IPS technology. The viewing angles are simply excellent, the color rendition is not satisfactory. The resolution of the display, as noted earlier, is equally excellent today 1920 x 1080. That is, the pixel density is 401 ppi, this 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 internal storage capacity is just such a memory subsystem in Sony Xperia S4. About half of the RAM (i.e. 1 GB) is occupied after the gadget is launched by system applications, and the rest is allocated for solving user tasks. About 4 GB in the integrated data warehouse is occupied by system software, and the rest can be used by the user 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 the 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 that you 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 can count on 2-3 days of work from one charge. But this value is true for the average level of load on the device. With an increase in load, this value will decrease to 1 day.
The least time it takes is one battery charge when you start a demanding game on your gadget (for example, Asphalt 8 or GTA). In this case, you can expect a maximum of 6 hours of operation. 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
Cameras are definitely present among Sony C4's strengths. Overview The parameters of the main one are really impressive. Her sensor is 13 megapixels. There is an autofocus system, image stabilization, HDR mode and LED backlight. All this in total allows you to receive excellent photos in almost any situation.
Certain complaints are caused only by shooting in poor light conditions. But even in this case, varying the settings, you can achieve acceptable quality. This camera can record video in the quality of “Full HD” or 1920 x 1080. 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 necessary basic interfaces are available in Sony C4. A review of its specifications indicates support for such data transmission and reception methods:
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 second modifications support all existing GSM-networks.
One of the main ways of transmitting information is Wi-Fi.
Also for the exchange of data with similar devices in this device provides "Bluetooth".
To determine the location and navigation is GPS and GLONASS (in this case, one transmitter can work directly with 2 systems) and A-GPS.
For synchronization with a computer, the device is equipped with a MicroUSB port. It also provides battery charging.
There is a standard 3.5 mm audio port for audio output.
Software
“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 preinstalled software in this case includes the following:
Reviews
Among the main disadvantages of this device, which are most often pointed out by the owners, we can distinguish:
The relatively small battery capacity and, as a result, the modest autonomy of the device. You can solve the problem by combining two methods. The first of them is the use of special energy-saving software, which 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 drawback is not so critical and can be saved.
But the advantages are much greater in Sony C4. Reviews most often highlight such of them:
High quality main and front cameras.
Excellent display quality.
High performance CPU.
Excellent organization of the memory subsystem.
Price
A good phone cannot be cheap. The same is true for Sony C4. The price of gadgets in this series starts at 17,500 rubles. On the one hand, it’s even a bit much. But on the other hand, you must understand that this is a device of an average price level. As a result, prices for its direct competitors do not fall below $ 200 or 16,000 rubles.
Summary
One of the best gadgets in the mid-tier segment is the Sony C4. Reviews they prove it once again about him. This is an excellent device for every day. At the same time, the cost of it fully complies with the technical parameters and the installed software.