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Nokia Lumia 505 vs Sony Xperia L (C2105)

Side by side comparison between Nokia Lumia 505 vs Sony Xperia L phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia L X Nokia Lumia 505 03Points
Nokia Lumia 505
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
3.7"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP
256MB
RAM

Single-core

1300
mAh

(Removable)

vs
20Points Sony Xperia L (C2105) Compare Nokia Lumia 505 X
Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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)

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Lumia 505} 3 Advantages Nokia Lumia 505 vs Xperia L (C2105)} 20 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)
+131 grams (4.59 ounces)5%
Lighter		vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+AMOLEDAdvantage
AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid		vsTFT LCD
+252 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs228 PPI
800MHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)58%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
256MBvs+1GB LPDDR23 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
4GBvs+8GB (5.78GB available)45%
More internal storage for applications and files
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)16%
Thinner
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
3.7"vs+4.3"16%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
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
700000 apps (Marketplace)vs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
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
2.1 + 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, XHTMLvs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
17 Common items in both devices
(back) 8MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+10 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

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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ModelLumia 505Xperia L (C2105)
Other model namesNokia Lumia 505 RM-923Xperia 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 date1/1/20135/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013
Depth11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)61.2 x 118.1 millimeters (2.41 x 4.65 in)65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight131 grams (4.59 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Display typeAMOLEDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~53.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI228 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia L (C2105)
System versionWindows Phone 7.8Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm MSM7227A32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 800MHz 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

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia L (C2105)
RAM memory256MB1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB8GB (5.78GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Nokia Lumia 505Sony 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 / Upload7.2 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 850/1900UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, 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

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)VGA (640x480) 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Nokia Lumia 505Sony 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 Lumia 505Sony 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, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia L (C2105)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + 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

Nokia Lumia 505Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Nokia Lumia 505Sony 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 autonomy7.1 hours9 hours
Standby600 hours (25 days)454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

Nokia Lumia 505Sony 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 browserHTML, XHTMLHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Red, Pink
• Nokia ClearBlack display
• Curved glass screen 2.5D
• 7GB free SkyDrive storage
• Touch Focus		• 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 Lumia 505Sony 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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