Sony Xperia L (C2105) vs Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)

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

5/8/2013 8:49 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:18 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Core X Sony Xperia L (C2105) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

05Points Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

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

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13 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)	vs	5 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
+8GB (5.78GB available)29% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4.49GB available)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+228 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% 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 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+124 grams (4.34 ounces)10% Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8% Thinner
1750 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

21 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

TFT LCD

16 million

4.3"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Other model names	Sony Xperia L 3G, Sony Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Samsung Galaxy Core GT-i8260, Samsung GT-i8260
Country or region available	(Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, (Europe), Philippines, Indonesia	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	4/1/2013	5/13/2013
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	67.6 x 129.3 millimeters (2.66 x 5.09 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	124 grams (4.34 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	217 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 (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Play MSM8225
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 203
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	8GB (4.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 900/2100	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
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 (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 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	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile 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 (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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 (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
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	3.0 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	9 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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, 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: White, Blue • Samsung TouchWiz • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Galaxy Core (GT-i8260)
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