HTC Sensation (3G) vs Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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

9/4/2016 10:36 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:14 PM

Compare Sony Xperia L X HTC Sensation (3G) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

13Points Sony Xperia L (C2104) Compare HTC Sensation 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!

8 Advantages HTC Sensation (3G)	vs	13 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+256 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
768MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (558MB available)	vs	+8GB (5.78GB available)10 times More internal storage for applications and files
148 grams (5.18 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)8% Lighter
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	vs	+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)16% Thinner
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1520 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 microphone	vs	+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
3.0 + 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

29 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

4.3"

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	HTC Sensation (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Sensation (3G)	Xperia L (C2104)
Other model names	HTC Sensation 3G, HTC Pyramid	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India
Brand	HTC	Sony
Release date	5/19/2011	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight	148 grams (5.18 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	HTC Sensation (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Display type	TFT Super LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	540x960 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	256 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	HTC Sensation (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	HTC Sense 3.0 UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	HTC Sensation (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	HTC Sensation (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
RAM memory	768MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (558MB available)	8GB (5.78GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	HTC Sensation (3G)	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	14.4/5.76 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 900/1700/2100	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, 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
	HTC Sensation (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Dual-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	EIS: Digital stabilization	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	Not supported	HDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	HTC Sensation (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	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 Sensation (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Loudspeaker	Supported SRS virtual surround sound	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	1 microphone	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	HTC Sensation (3G)	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	Micro-B USB MHL	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi 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	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	HTC Sensation (3G)	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
	HTC Sensation (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG58100	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900
Battery capacity	1520 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.7 hours	9 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	HTC Sensation (3G)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Ice White • 8GB microSD included HTC Watch 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 Sensation (3G)	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)