Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070) vs Sony Xperia L (C2105)

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Side by side comparison between Microsoft Lumia 435 vs Sony Xperia L phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/23/2015 8:20 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:22 PM

Compare Sony Xperia L X Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x800

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1560
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Sony Xperia L (C2105) Compare Microsoft Lumia 435 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 (C2105)

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!

5 Advantages Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	vs	18 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)
+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
+134 grams (4.69 ounces)2% Lighter	vs	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+233 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	228 PPI
+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
8GB (4.5GB available)	vs	+8GB (5.78GB available)28% More internal storage for applications and files
11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	vs	+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)21% Thinner
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
4"	vs	+4.3"8% Larger screen
(back) 2MP	vs	+(back) 8MP3 times Higher resolution main camera
Not supported	vs	+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures
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
1/5" inches	vs	+1/3" inches67% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.4 (aperture)17% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
WVGA (800x480)	vs	+HD (1280x720)140% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
700000 apps (Marketplace)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use
Not supported	vs	+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1560 mAh	vs	+1750 mAh12% 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
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
Not supported	vs	+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

27 Common items in both devices

1GB / 1GB LPDDR2

TFT LCD

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 0.3MP

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📱 Model features
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Xperia L (C2105)
Other model names	Microsoft Lumia 435 Single-sim RM-1070, RM-1071	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region available	(Global, International)	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, Philippines, Indonesia
Brand	Microsoft	Sony
Release date	3/1/2015	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth	11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)	64.7 x 118.1 millimeters (2.55 x 4.65 in)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight	134 grams (4.69 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
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels (5:3)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	233 PPI	228 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
System version	Windows Phone 8.1	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	Denim UI	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
RAM memory	1GB	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4.5GB available)	8GB (5.78GB available)
External storage	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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 RM-1070: 850/1900/2100 - RM-1071: 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
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
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Back camera (main camera)	2 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	1600x1200 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	WVGA (800x480) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	Not supported	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.8 (aperture)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/5" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Not supported	Autofocus
Touch focus	Not 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
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	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, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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 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, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-5J	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900
Battery capacity	1560 mAh	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	11.7 hours	9 hours
Standby	504 hours (21 days)	454 hours (18.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Call control	Voice dialing, 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, White, Green, Orange Internet Explorer 11 • OneDrive 30GB	• 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
	Microsoft Lumia 435 (RM-1070)	Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.81W/kg (head), 0.53W/kg (body)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.58W/kg (head), 0.54W/kg (body)	0.69W/kg (head)