Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB) vs Sony Xperia L (C2105)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy S2 vs Sony Xperia L phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/30/2013 7:53 AM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:18 AM

Compare Sony Xperia L X Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

09Points Sony Xperia L (C2105) Compare Samsung Galaxy S2 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!

8 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	vs	9 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)
+16GB (13GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5.78GB available)
+116 grams (4.06 ounces)18% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)14% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+(front) 2MP5 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	vs	HD (1280x720)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+228 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3.2" inches	vs	+1/3" inches7% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.6 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)8% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
1650 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.0 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

27 Common items in both devices

1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core

1GB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

4.3"

(back) 8MP

LED flash

+20 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Xperia L (C2105)
Other model names	Samsung Galaxy S2 i9100, Galaxy S II (SGS2)	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	Samsung	Sony
Release date	4/28/2012	4/1/2013
Depth	8.49 millimeters (0.33 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	66.1 x 125.3 millimeters (2.6 x 4.93 in)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight	116 grams (4.06 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Chipset	32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Dual 4210 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400 MP4 266Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (13GB available)	8GB (5.78GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 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	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	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
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.6 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	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	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Front camera (secondary)	2 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900
Battery capacity	1650 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8.7 hours	9 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI 4.0 • Java framework	• 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 S2 (GT-i9100 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.16W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.34W/kg (head)	0.69W/kg (head)