Apple iPhone 4 (8GB) vs Sony Xperia L (C2105)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 4 vs Sony Xperia L phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2013 7:53 AM, updated: 7/4/2020 3:08 PM

Compare Sony Xperia L X Apple iPhone 4 (8GB) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

640x960

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1420
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Sony Xperia L (C2105) Compare Apple iPhone 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia L (C2105)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

7 Advantages Apple iPhone 4 (8GB)	vs	17 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)
+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)4% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+640x960 pixels50% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+330 PPI45% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
+(front) VGA (720x480)13% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB DDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
3.5"	vs	+4.3"23% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
1/3.2" inches	vs	+1/3" inches7% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)17% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1420 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh23% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

20 Common items in both devices

8GB (6GB available) / 8GB (5.78GB available)

137 grams (4.8 ounces)

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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Model	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Xperia L (C2105)
Other model names	Apple iPhone 4	Sony Xperia L 3G, Sony Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, (Europe), Philippines, Indonesia
Brand	Apple	Sony
Release date	6/1/2010	4/1/2013
Depth	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	58.66 x 115.2 millimeters (2.31 x 4.54 in)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Stainless steel body, glass front/back	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	640x960 pixels (3:2)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	330 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
System version	iOS 4.0	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	iOS 7.0	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Chipset	32bit: Apple A4	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Cortex-A8 (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX535	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
RAM memory	512MB DDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (6GB available) Flash (EEPROM)	8GB (5.78GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1936 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	1.75µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (720x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, iTunes	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Sensors	Accelerometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900
Battery capacity	1420 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	12 hours	9 hours
Standby	300 hours (12.5 days)	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized with tutorial	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • Videocalling over Wi-Fi only • iCloud service • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Black, White, Red • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • 3D sweep panorama • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • HD Voice • HT40 • NFC SmartTags • WiFi dual-band • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 4 (8GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.11W/kg (body)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.93W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)	0.69W/kg (head)