Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs LG Nexus 4 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 Nexus 4 X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

16Points LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

768x1280

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)

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6 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	16 Advantages LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)1% Lighter	vs	139 grams (4.87 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+1/3" inches33% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/4" inches
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)75% 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	+16GB (13GB available)125% More internal storage for applications and files
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)7% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT NOVA IPSAdvantage TFT NOVA IPS display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+768x1280 pixels140% Higher resolution screen
228 PPI	vs	+318 PPI39% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.7"9% Larger screen
(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
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 5.0 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.0 Lollipop is newer and safer
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh20% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB SlimPortAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

28 Common items in both devices

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

f/2.4 (aperture)

+21 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	LG Google Nexus 4 E960, LG Nexus 4, LG Mako
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	LG
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	11/13/2012
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	68.7 x 133.9 millimeters (2.7 x 5.27 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	139 grams (4.87 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 Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT NOVA IPS
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	768x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	318 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)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 5.0 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro (APQ8064) (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz 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)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	16GB (13GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
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	21/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
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)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
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)	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/4" 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	Not 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)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
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)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
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.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
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 SlimPort
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	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) BL-T5
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	15 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	390 hours (16.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
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 • Panorama photo • Miracast • WiFi dual-band • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Nexus 4 (E960 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	0.55W/kg (head), 1.27W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	0.41W/kg (head), 0.48W/kg (body)