Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs HTC One S (Special edition)

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

5/28/2017 12:47 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:37 PM

Compare HTC One S X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

13Points HTC One S (Special edition) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
AMOLED

540x960

8
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1650
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One S (Special edition)

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 Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	13 Advantages HTC One S (Special edition)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
+1750 mAh6% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1650 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5.78GB available)	vs	+64GB (60GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+120 grams (4.2 ounces)14% Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)24% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
228 PPI	vs	+256 PPI12% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 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) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

33 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

4.3"

(back) 8MP

LED flash

+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2104)	One S (Special edition)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	HTC One S Special edition 64GB, HTC Ville C
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	Taiwan
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	10/1/2012
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	65 x 130.9 millimeters (2.56 x 5.15 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	120 grams (4.2 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Display type	TFT LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One S (Special edition)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	HTS Sense 4.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One S (Special edition)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	64GB (60GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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	42/5.76 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 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/2100
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
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	feature not registered
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital 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 only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One S (Special edition)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
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 S (Special edition)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats Audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	AVI, 3GP, 3G2, MP4, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	AAC, AMR, OGG, M4A, MID, MP3, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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 S (Special edition)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1650 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	430 hours (17.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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, Flash player
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: White HAC (M3/T3)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One S (Special edition)
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