Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs Apple iPhone SE (2020) phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/21/2020 8:12 PM, updated: 9/11/2025 6:54 PM

Compare Apple iPhone SE (2020) X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 07Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

7.1mp

3GB
RAM

Hexa-core

1821
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)

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7 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	30 Advantages Apple iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)8% Lighter	vs	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use	vs	2300000 apps (App Store)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+2.65GHz 64bit Hexa-core (7nm)3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.78GB available)	vs	+128GB (111GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)33% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+750x1334 pixels144% Higher resolution screen
228 PPI	vs	+326 PPI43% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.7"9% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 12MP50% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)33% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 7.1MP22 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps48 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+1821 mAh4% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Mono sound (not stereo)	vs	+Stereo soundAdvantage Better sound quality for listening to music or clearer hands-free calls
2 microphones	vs	+3 microphones50% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

19 Common items in both devices

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

BSI sensor

Capacitive

Multitouch

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
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Model	Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	iPhone SE 2nd gen. (A2275, A2296, A2298), iPhone SE2
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Apple
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	4/24/2020, Announced: 4/15/2020
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.3 millimeters (0.29 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	67.3 x 138.4 millimeters (2.65 x 5.45 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	750x1334 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	625nits[typ] Wide color gamut True-tone Oleophobic coating screen
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	iOS 13
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	iOS 26
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	64bit: Apple A13 Bionic (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Hexa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.65GHz Lightning (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz Thunder (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Apple GPU MP4
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 462253 (v8) Geekbench: 3237 (v5.1)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	128GB (111GB available) NVMe (SSD)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	1024/150 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat16 VoLTE A2275 (USA, Canada, Puerto Rico version), A2298 (China version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) A2296 (Global version): LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 11, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66) TD‑LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48)
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	HDR photo/video and HDR photo on front camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	7.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3072x2304 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.2 (aperture)
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
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	3 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1821 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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, Red • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • NFC SmartTags • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • 3D sweep panorama • HD Voice • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Red • Apple Pay
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	iPhone SE 2020 (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	1.17W/kg (head), 1.16W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	0.98W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)