Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs HTC One SV (C520)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs HTC One SV 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 SV 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 SV (C520) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP

1.6mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC One SV (C520)

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 SV (C520)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+228 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5.78GB available)	vs	+8GB38% More internal storage for applications and files
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)12% Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)5% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
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) 1.6MP4 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+	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
1750 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh3% 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

29 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

4.3"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+22 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One SV (C520)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2104)	One SV (C520)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	HTC One SV C520e, HTC One SV C520c
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	12/3/2012
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.2 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	66.9 x 128 millimeters (2.63 x 5.04 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 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 SV (C520)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD 2
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	217 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 SV (C520)
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 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One SV (C520)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One SV (C520)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	8GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One SV (C520)
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	UMTS Europe: 900/1900/2100 - Asia: 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Europe: 800/1800/2600 - Asia: 1800/2600
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, 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 SV (C520)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 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	feature not registered
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
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 SV (C520)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.6 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1536x1024 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 SV (C520)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One SV (C520)
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 [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
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 SV (C520)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One SV (C520)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1800 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	feature not registered
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One SV (C520)
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, 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: Black, White • HTC Sense 4.1 UI • HTC Beats Audio • SRS WOW HD sound • WiFi hotspot • Dropbox (25 GB storage) Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC One SV (C520)
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