Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs NGM Forward Art

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs NGM Forward Art 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 NGM Forward Art X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

06Points NGM Forward Art Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

1800
mAh

(Removable)

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

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8 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	6 Advantages NGM Forward Art
+8GB (5.78GB available)16% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (5GB available)
+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
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	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
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
+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	+1.3GHz 32bit Quad-core44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+131 grams (4.59 ounces)5% Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9.45 millimeters (0.37 inches)3% Thinner
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
1750 mAh	vs	+1800 mAh3% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
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.

32 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2 / 1GB

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

480x854 pixels

(back) 8MP

LED flash

+25 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	NGM Forward Art
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Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Forward Art
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	New Generation Mobile NGM Forward Art
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	NGM
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	5/1/2014
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.45 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	67 x 135 millimeters (2.64 x 5.31 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	131 grams (4.59 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	NGM Forward Art
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.7% (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	16 million
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)	NGM Forward Art
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	NGM Forward Art
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6582WM
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.3GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	NGM Forward Art
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	8GB (5GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	NGM Forward Art
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) micro-SIM (3FF) and standard SIM (2FF)
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 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, HSUPA, HSPA+
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)	NGM Forward Art
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 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	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)	NGM Forward Art
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)	NGM Forward Art
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
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, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	NGM Forward Art
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)	NGM Forward Art
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	NGM Forward Art
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	LiPo: li-ion polymer (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	12 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	376 hours (15.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	NGM Forward Art
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
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 • Swiftkey 4.0 • 3 back covers • Games: Asphalt 7 Freemium, Kingdoms and Lords Freemium, Little big city Full • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	NGM Forward Art
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)	0.628W/kg (body)