Alcatel Idol X (6040) vs Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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

9/4/2016 10:36 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:22 PM

Compare Sony Xperia L X Alcatel Idol X (6040) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

1080x1920

13.1
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points Sony Xperia L (C2104) Compare Alcatel Idol X 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? Alcatel Idol X (6040)

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!

14 Advantages Alcatel Idol X (6040)	vs	3 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)
+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core67% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)41% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+441 PPI93% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
+5"16% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 13.1MP64% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+(front) 2.1MP6 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)
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) VGA (640x480)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+2000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

29 Common items in both devices

8GB (5.49GB available) / 8GB (5.78GB available)

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

60Hz

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Idol X (6040)	Xperia L (C2104)
Other model names	Alcatel One Touch Idol X Single-sim, OT-6040A	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India
Brand	Alcatel	Sony
Release date	6/18/2013	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth	6.9 millimeters (0.27 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.5 x 140.4 millimeters (2.66 x 5.53 in)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight	130 grams (4.55 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Display type	TFT IPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~72.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	441 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Dragontrail Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Chipset	32bit: MediaTek MT6589T Turbo	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX544	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.49GB available)	8GB (5.78GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	42/11 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 6040: 900/2100 - 6040A: 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
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
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Back camera (main camera)	13.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4208x3120 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
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	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	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
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
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+, AC3, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + 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	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900
Battery capacity	2000 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	9 hours
Standby	340 hours (14.2 days)	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Blue, Black, Red, Yellow • HD Voice • WiFi display • EAP SIM Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • NFC SmartTags • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • 3D sweep panorama • HD Voice Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Alcatel Idol X (6040)	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.)	0.264W/kg (head), 0.584W/kg (body)	0.69W/kg (head)