Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)

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

9/4/2016 10:36 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:18 AM

Compare Samsung Google Nexus S X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 15Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

07Points Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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15 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	7 Advantages Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core48% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)15% Thinner	vs	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)167% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (720x480)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+1750 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
8GB (5.78GB available)	vs	+16GB (13GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)5% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
228 PPI	vs	+233 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G WiMAXAdvantage The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps3 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

(front) VGA (640x480)

Capacitive

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Other model names	Sony Xperia L 3G, Sony Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Sprint Samsung Nexus S 4G-WiMax SPH-D720, Samsung Soju
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, USA, India	USA
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2013	5/8/2011
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	11.2 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	63 x 123.9 millimeters (2.48 x 4.88 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~58.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230	32bit: Samsung Exynos 3 Single 3110 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	16GB (13GB available) eMMC
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
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	75/25 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	WiMAX 802.16
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAX
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
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (720x480) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 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
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	6 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	428 hours (17.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Black • Contour Display with curved glass screen • Panorama photo • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Samsung Google Nexus S (SPH-D720)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	feature not registered