Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs LG Lancet (VW820)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs LG Lancet 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 LG Lancet X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

07Points LG Lancet (VW820) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

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

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14 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	7 Advantages LG Lancet (VW820)
+8GB (5.78GB available)45% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)4% Lighter	vs	143 grams (5.01 ounces)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)10% Thinner	vs	10.67 millimeters (0.42 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+228 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	218 PPI
+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
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+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
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 64bit Quad-core (28nm)70% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC3 times More external storage for files using memory cards
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1750 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

25 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

TFT LCD

480x854 pixels

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+18 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Lancet (VW820)
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Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Lancet (VW820)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Verizon LG Lancet VW820, Verizon LG VW820 Lancet
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	USA
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	5/1/2015
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	10.67 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	64.77 x 129.8 millimeters (2.55 x 5.11 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)	LG Lancet (VW820)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~66.4% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	218 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Lancet (VW820)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Lancet (VW820)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 (MSM8916) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 306 (450MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Lancet (VW820)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	8GB (4GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 128GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Lancet (VW820)
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	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 700/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,13)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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)	LG Lancet (VW820)
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
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)	LG Lancet (VW820)
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)	LG Lancet (VW820)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Lancet (VW820)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
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)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Lancet (VW820)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Lancet (VW820)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	18 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	408 hours (17 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Lancet (VW820)
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
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 • Cortana • Microsoft Office • Internet Explorer 11 • Knock Code, QuickMemo • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Lancet (VW820)
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