Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs HTC Sensation XE

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

9/4/2016 10:36 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 6:38 PM

Compare HTC Sensation XE X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 13Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

08Points HTC Sensation XE Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia L (C2104)

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!

13 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	8 Advantages HTC Sensation XE
+1GB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	768MB LPDDR2
+8GB (5.78GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	151 grams (5.29 ounces)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)16% Thinner	vs	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+1750 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1730 mAh
+2 microphones100% More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	1 microphone
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	3.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)36% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCDAdvantage TFT Super LCD 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)
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
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

30 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

60Hz

16 million

4.3"

(back) 8MP

Only digital zoom

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC Sensation XE
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Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Sensation XE
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	10/4/2011, Announced: 9/1/2011
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	151 grams (5.29 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 Sensation XE
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.8% (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 Sensation XE
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	HTC Sense 3.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC Sensation XE
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 Sensation XE
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC Sensation XE
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 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 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, 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 Sensation XE
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	Dual-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	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC Sensation XE
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
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 Sensation XE
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Mono sound (not stereo) HTC Beats audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC Sensation XE
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	3.0 + 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 Sensation XE
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 Sensation XE
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG86100
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1730 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	7.4 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	540 hours (22.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC Sensation XE
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, 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 • 16GB microSD included HTC Watch Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	HTC Sensation XE
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