Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs Nokia 1600

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs Nokia 1600 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 Nokia 1600 X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 28Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Nokia 1600 Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

1.4"
CSTN

96x68

N/A

900
mAh

(Removable)

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

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28 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	1 Advantage Nokia 1600
+8GB (5.78GB available)1479 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)75% Thinner	vs	17 millimeters (0.67 inches)
+TFT LCDAdvantage TFT LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	CSTN - passive matrix
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+480x854 pixels62 times Higher resolution screen	vs	96x68 pixels
+228 PPI171% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	84 PPI
+4.3"2 times Larger screen	vs	1.4"
+(back) 8MPAdvantage With a camera you can take pictures anywhere	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)Advantage More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	Not supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times More apps available to download and use	vs	1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	2G GSM
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 MbpsAdvantage Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(2G GSM)
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage The touch screen facilitates the use of the device	vs	Not supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1750 mAh94% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	900 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	2.5mm jack
+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
+A-GPS, GeoTaggingAdvantage It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	Not supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	WAP
+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	+85 grams (2.98 ounces)61% Lighter

3 Common items in both devices

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

Hands-free calling

Vibrating alert

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 1600
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Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 1600
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Nokia 1600 RH-64, Nokia 1600b RH-65
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	7/1/2005
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	17 millimeters (0.67 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	45 x 104 millimeters (1.77 x 4.09 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	85 grams (2.98 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 1600
Display type	TFT LCD	CSTN - passive matrix
Screen size	4.3" inches	1.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~12.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	96x68 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Not supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	84 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 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)	Nokia 1600
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Nokia Series OS S30
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 1600
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	16bit
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: Single-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)	Nokia 1600
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	feature not registered
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	4MB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 1600
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	feature not registered
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800, GSM 850/1900 (USA model)
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	Not supported
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)	Nokia 1600
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	Not supported
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Not supported
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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Not supported
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Not supported
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)	Nokia 1600
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)	Nokia 1600
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	feature not registered
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	feature not registered
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 1600
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	Not supported
Audio output	3.5mm jack	2.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	Not supported
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	Not supported
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	Not supported
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 1600
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Not supported
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 1600
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5C
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	5.5 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 1600
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9)
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	WAP
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	• Phonebook with 200 entries
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 1600
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