HTC Desire (A8183) vs Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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Side by side comparison between HTC Desire 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 HTC Desire (A8183) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

576MB
RAM

Single-core

1400
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Sony Xperia L (C2104) Compare HTC Desire 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 (C2104)

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!

3 Advantages HTC Desire (A8183)	vs	17 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+252 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
576MB LPDDR	vs	+1GB LPDDR278% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (151MB available)	vs	+8GB (5.78GB available)38 times More internal storage for applications and files
11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	vs	+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)23% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
3.7"	vs	+4.3"16% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Android 2.2.1 Froyo	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1400 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+13 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Desire (A8183)	Xperia L (C2104)
Other model names	HTC Desire A8183, HTC Bravo	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region available	feature not registered	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India
Brand	HTC	Sony
Release date	4/1/2010	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	60 x 119 millimeters (2.36 x 4.69 in)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 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
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Display type	AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	252 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
System version	Android 2.1 Eclair	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 2.2.1 Froyo	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
RAM memory	576MB LPDDR	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	512MB (151MB available)	8GB (5.78GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
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	7.2/2 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 850/2100	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 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	feature not registered	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	feature not registered	Supported
HDR	feature not registered	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA9	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Desire (A8183)	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	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	feature not registered	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	HTC Desire (A8183)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900
Battery capacity	1400 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.5 hours	9 hours
Standby	360 hours (15 days)	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Desire (A8183)	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	Not 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, Brown, Silver, White • Video recording at 720p only Android Froyo update • Optical mouse (Touchpad) • HTC Sense UI 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
	HTC Desire (A8183)	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)