Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) vs Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 10 vs Sony Xperia L phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.3"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2280
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
3500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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4.3"
TFT
TFT
480x854
8
MP
MP
0.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1750
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N)
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14 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
LED flash |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
Accelerometer |
Ambient light sensor |
+7 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Xperia L (C2104) |
Other model names | Samsung Galaxy Note10 SM-N970N (Exynos) | Sony Xperia L 3G, Sony Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan |
Country or region available | South Korea | (Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, USA, India |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 8/23/2019, Announced: 8/7/2019 | 4/1/2013 |
Depth | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 71.8 x 151 millimeters (2.83 x 5.94 in) | 65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in) |
Weight | 168 grams (5.88 ounces) | 137 grams (4.8 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
Display type | Dynamic AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 6.3" inches | 4.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2280 pixels (19:9) | 480x854 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 228 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | feature not registered |
Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
System version | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 9825 (7nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230 |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M4 (Dual-core) 2x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core) 4x 1.9GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G76 MP12 (754MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 347082 (v7) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR4X | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 | 8GB (5.78GB available) |
External storage | Not supported | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/150 Mbps | 21/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 850/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (Bands ?) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.11/3.6"52mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1.0µm | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.5 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/2.55" inches | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | feature not registered |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS (2-axis): Optical stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | VGA (640x480) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | feature not registered |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
USB | USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900 |
Battery capacity | 3500 mAh | 1750 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 12W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 9 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | 454 hours (18.9 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), 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 | 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, Pink, Red, Glow • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Stylus Pen (Bluetooth integration) • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) | • 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 | ||
Galaxy Note 10 (SM-N970N) | Sony Xperia L (C2104) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.69W/kg (head) |