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HTC Explorer (A310E) vs Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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

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HTC Explorer (A310E)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1230
mAh

(Removable)

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23Points Sony Xperia L (C2104) Compare HTC Explorer X
Sony Xperia L (C2104)
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!

Explorer (A310E)} 1 Advantage HTC Explorer (A310E) vs Xperia L (C2104)} 23 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)
+108 grams (3.78 ounces)27%
Lighter		vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
600MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)100%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
512MB (90MB available)vs+8GB (5.78GB available)65 times
More internal storage for applications and files
12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)33%
Thinner
260 thousandvs+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
320x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
180 PPIvs+228 PPI27%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.2"vs+4.3"34%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 8MP154%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
VGA (640x480)vs+HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.5 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1230 mAhvs+1750 mAh42%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
3.0 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
16 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+9 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
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ModelExplorer (A310E)Xperia L (C2104)
Other model namesHTC Pico, HTC Explorer A310EXperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Latin America)(Global, International)BrazilUSAIndia
(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India
BrandHTCSony
Release date10/1/20115/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)57.2 x 102.9 millimeters (2.25 x 4.05 in)65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight108 grams (3.78 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.2" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~51.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)180 PPI228 PPI
Colors260 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
System versionAndroid 2.3.5 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 600MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
RAM memory512MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage512MB (90MB available)8GB (5.78GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)		1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 19 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth3.0 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BD29100		Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA900
Battery capacity1230 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7.5 hours9 hours
Standby445 hours (18.5 days)454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Active Black, Active Navy, Metallic Black, Metallic Navy
• 2GB microSD included
• HTC Sense 2.1A UI
• HTC Caller ID
• SRS virtual surround sound
• Wi-Fi hotspot
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 Explorer (A310E)Sony Xperia L (C2104)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.69W/kg (head)
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