Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs LG Optimus L3 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 Optimus L3 X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

02Points LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x320

3.1
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1540
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!

24 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	2 Advantages LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	384MB
+8GB (5.78GB available)38 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (150MB available)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)22% Thinner	vs	11.85 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+480x854 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x320 pixels
+228 PPI82% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	125 PPI
+4.3"34% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps5 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 3.6 Mbps
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1750 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1540 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+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
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+119 grams (4.17 ounces)15% Lighter
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.

15 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Proximity sensor

+8 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	LG Optimus L3 Dual-Sim, LGE405, LG-E405
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	8/1/2012
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	11.85 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	61.6 x 102.6 millimeters (2.43 x 4.04 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	119 grams (4.17 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 Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	240x320 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	125 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 Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
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 Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7225A
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	384MB
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	1GB (150MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	3.6 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 900/2100
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
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 24 fps
Flash	LED flash	Not supported
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	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	feature not registered
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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 Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
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, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
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	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)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1540 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	10 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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	Not 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, White • Built-in digital compass • LG Optimus UI • LG SmartShare • DLNA • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	LG Optimus L3 (Dual E405)
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