Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB) vs Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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Side by side comparison between Blu Life Pure XL 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 Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB) 18Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
LTPS

1080x1920

16
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2500
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Xperia L (C2104) Compare Blu Life Pure XL 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? Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)

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18 Advantages Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)
+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core157% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+2GB LPDDR3100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB LPDDR2
+16GB177% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5.78GB available)
+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
+LTPS LCDAdvantage LTPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+401 PPI76% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
+5.5"28% Larger screen	vs	4.3"
+(back) 16MP99% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 8MP
+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3" inches
+(front) 8MP25 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)
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+2500 mAh43% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
152 grams (5.32 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)11% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo only main camera / HDR photo/video only main camera

3G+ HSPA+

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Xperia L (C2104)
Other model names	Blu L259 Life Pure XL, Blu Life Pure XL 16GB L259	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India
Brand	Blu	Sony
Release date	5/2/2014	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	75 x 150.6 millimeters (2.95 x 5.93 in)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight	152 grams (5.32 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
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Display type	LTPS LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.5" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~73.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x1920 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	401 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
System version	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.4.2 KitKat	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8274AB	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 330	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR3	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB	8GB (5.78GB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	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	42/5.76 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 850/1900/2100	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
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3456x4608 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	1/2.3" inches	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, Smile 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
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 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
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	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, AAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	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/ac [wifi5] (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	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900
Battery capacity	2500 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	15 hours	9 hours
Standby	600 hours (25 days)	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Call control	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: Black, Pink, Blue, White • USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3 • Polycarbonate body • 1.34µm pixel size camera • DTS Surround sound enhancement 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
	Blu Life Pure XL (L259 16GB)	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)