Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs Nokia 500

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs Nokia 500 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 500 X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Nokia 500 Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

360x640

5
MP

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1110
mAh

(Removable)

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

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25 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	3 Advantages Nokia 500
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)26% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB
+8GB (5.78GB available)189% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	2GB
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)45% Thinner	vs	14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
+480x854 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+4.3"34% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+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
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video	vs	Not supported
+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
+(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)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+1750 mAh58% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1110 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+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	2.1 + 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	+93 grams (3.26 ounces)47% Lighter
228 PPI	vs	+229 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+3.5mm (same audio output)Advantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

18 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

16 million

Only digital zoom

3G+ HSPA+

Capacitive

Multitouch

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 500
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Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 500
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Nokia 500, Nokia Fate
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	9/1/2011
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	14.1 millimeters (0.56 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	53.8 x 111.3 millimeters (2.12 x 4.38 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	93 grams (3.26 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 500
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~47.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	360x640 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	229 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)	Nokia 500
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Symbian ^3 Anna
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 500
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM11 (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 500
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	256MB
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	2GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 500
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	14.4/5.76 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+	CSD, HSCSD, 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)	Nokia 500
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 15 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	Not supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	Not supported
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)	Nokia 500
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 500
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, еAAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 500
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	3.5mm (same audio output)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (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)	Nokia 500
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 500
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-4U
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1110 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	5 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	456 hours (19 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 500
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	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 with covers • Comes with two covers back over Blue and Red Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia 500
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	1.47W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	1.18W/kg (head)