Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs HTC One (32GB Sprint)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs HTC One 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 HTC One X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

20Points HTC One (32GB Sprint) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
SLCD3

1080x1920

4.1
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One (32GB Sprint)

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!

4 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	20 Advantages HTC One (32GB Sprint)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+(back) 8MP96% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 4.1MP
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.7GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)98% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.78GB available)	vs	+32GB5 times More internal storage for applications and files
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)4% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCD 3Advantage TFT Super LCD 3 display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
228 PPI	vs	+469 PPI106% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.7"9% Larger screen
HDR photo/video only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP6 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% 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
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh31% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster

25 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

BSI sensor

1/3" inches

Capacitive

+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2104)	One (32GB Sprint)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Sprint HTC One 32GB LTE, HTC One 801, HTC M7
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	USA
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	4/19/2013
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.3 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	68.2 x 137.4 millimeters (2.69 x 5.41 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD 3
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~65% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	469 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 (APQ8064T) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.7GHz Krait 300 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 320 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	32GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	100/50 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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 1900
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	4.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2688x1520 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
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 on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	19 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	333.3 hours (13.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
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, Silver • HTC Sense UI 5 • HTC Beats Audio • Dropbox 25GB storage • UltraPixel camera • HAC (M4/T4) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One (32GB Sprint)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	feature not registered