Huawei Mercury (M886) vs Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mercury 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 Huawei Mercury (M886) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1900
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Sony Xperia L (C2104) Compare Huawei Mercury 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 Huawei Mercury (M886)	vs	12 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)
+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core17% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+245 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
+1900 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1750 mAh
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GB (2GB available)	vs	+8GB (5.78GB available)189% More internal storage for applications and files
139 grams (4.87 ounces)	vs	+137 grams (4.8 ounces)1% Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)34% Thinner
4"	vs	+4.3"8% Larger screen
Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
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
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

25 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

480x854 pixels

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Mercury (M886)	Xperia L (C2104)
Other model names	Cricket Huawei Mercury M886, Huawei M886, Huawei Glory	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India
Brand	Huawei	Sony
Release date	12/19/2011	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	61 x 122 millimeters (2.4 x 4.8 in)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight	139 grams (4.87 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
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	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
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8655T	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	4GB (2GB available)	8GB (5.78GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	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	3.1 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Not supported	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A	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
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 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	feature not registered	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
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	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
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	feature not registered	2 microphones
Radio	FM	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	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/n [wifi4] (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
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	Sony Xperia L (C2104)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900
Battery capacity	1900 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	380 hours (15.8 days)	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	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 • HDR camera • WiFi hotspot • Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic 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
	Huawei Mercury (M886)	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)