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Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition) vs Sony Xperia L (C2105)

Side by side comparison between Bq Aquaris X5 vs Sony Xperia L phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia L X Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition) 20Points
5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2900
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
05Points Sony Xperia L (C2105) Compare Bq Aquaris X5 X
4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)

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!

Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)} 20 Advantages Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition) vs Xperia L (C2105)} 5 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)
+1.4GHz 64bit Quad-core98%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Dual-core
+2GB LPDDR3100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs1GB LPDDR2
+16GB (11GB available)90%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.78GB available)
+7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)29%
Thinner
vs9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+720x1280 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x854 pixels
+294 PPI29%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs228 PPI
+5"16%
Larger screen
vs4.3"
+(back) 13MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 8MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+f/2.0 (aperture)20%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP15 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsHD (1280x720)
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+2900 mAh66%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1750 mAh
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
148 grams (5.18 ounces)vs+137 grams (4.8 ounces)8%
Lighter
1/3.06" inchesvs+1/3" inches2%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
2000000 apps (Google Play Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)75%
More apps available to download and use
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

19 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera
Capacitive
Multitouch
+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
ModelAquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Xperia L (C2105)
Other model namesBq Aquaris X5 Cyanogen Edition (16GB + 2GB RAM)Sony Xperia L 3G, Sony Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region available(Europe)
(Europe)
(Global, International)South AfricaAlgeriaAustralia(Europe)PhilippinesIndonesia
(Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, (Europe), Philippines, Indonesia
BrandBqSony
Release date11/1/20154/1/2013
Depth7.5 millimeters (0.3 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)70.5 x 144.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.69 in)65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight148 grams (5.18 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~67.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 5-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)294 PPI228 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassDragontrail GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
System versionCyanogenMod 12.1Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 412 MSM8916v2 (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.4GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 306 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
RAM memory2GB LPDDR31GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)8GB (5.78GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,20)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, MKVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA900
Battery capacity2900 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered9 hours
Standbyfeature not registered454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• USB OTG On-The-Go
• LED notification
• Sony IMX214 on main camera
• Dolby sound
• 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

Bq Aquaris X5 (Cyanogen edition)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.491W/kg (head), 0.76W/kg (body)0.69W/kg (head)
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