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Nokia 603 vs Sony Xperia L (C2105)

Side by side comparison between Nokia 603 vs Sony Xperia L phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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3.5"
IPS

360x640

5
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
16Points Sony Xperia L (C2105) Compare Nokia 603 X
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!

603} 2 Advantages Nokia 603 vs Xperia L (C2105)} 16 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)25%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)26%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MBvs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2.33GBvs+8GB (5.78GB available)148%
More internal storage for applications and files
12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)31%
Thinner
360x640 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
210 PPIvs+228 PPI9%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4.3"23%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
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
50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times
More apps available to download and use
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1300 mAhvs+1750 mAh35%
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

21 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
HD (1280x720)
3G+ HSPA+
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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ModelNokia 603Xperia L (C2105)
Other model namesNokia 603 RM-779Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaAlgeriaAustraliaPhilippinesIndonesia
(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, Philippines, Indonesia
BrandNokiaSony
Release date10/21/20115/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth12.7 millimeters (0.5 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)57.1 x 113.5 millimeters (2.25 x 4.47 in)65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight110 grams (3.85 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~52.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x640 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)210 PPI228 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
System versionSymbian ^3 Nokia BelleAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateSymbian ^3 Nokia Belle Feature Pack 2Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Chipset32bit: ARM 1136JF-S32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz ARM11 (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller3D Graphics HW AcceleratorQualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
RAM memory512MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage2.33GB8GB (5.78GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 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

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BP-3L
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA900
Battery capacity1300 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.5 hours9 hours
Standby540 hours (22.5 days)454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice 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 browserfeature not registeredHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, White on black, Fuchsia, Green, Yellow, Blue
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• USB On-the-go 1.3
• Video Stabilization
• OpenVG1.1
• OpenGL ES 2.0
• Ovi Maps 3.6
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

Nokia 603Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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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