Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs Nokia Lumia 720

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs Nokia Lumia 720 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 Lumia 720 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)

08Points Nokia Lumia 720 Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
IPS

480x800

6.1
MP

1.2mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

2000
mAh

(Non removable)

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

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8 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	8 Advantages Nokia Lumia 720
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+228 PPI5% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	217 PPI
+(back) 8MP31% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 6.1MP
+HDR photo/video only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+1/3" inches13% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/3.4" inches
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times More apps available to download and use	vs	700000 apps (Marketplace)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+128 grams (4.48 ounces)7% Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.9 (aperture)26% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
1750 mAh	vs	+2000 mAh14% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

31 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)

8GB (5.78GB available) / 8GB (5.59GB available)

16 million

4.3"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+24 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 720
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Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Lumia 720
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Nokia Lumia 720 RM-885
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	3/1/2013
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	67.5 x 127.9 millimeters (2.66 x 5.04 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	128 grams (4.48 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 Lumia 720
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	217 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)	Nokia Lumia 720
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Windows Phone 8.0 Apollo
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Windows Phone 8.0 GDR3
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 720
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 720
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	8GB (5.59GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 720
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 850/900/1900/2100
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)	Nokia Lumia 720
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	6.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2848x2144 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/3.4" 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
BSI sensor	Supported	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 Lumia 720
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x960 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)	Nokia Lumia 720
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 720
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 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)	Nokia Lumia 720
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 Lumia 720
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) BP-4GW
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	2000 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	13.4 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	520 hours (21.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 720
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: White, Red, Yellow, Cyan on black • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Wireless charging • Carl Zeiss optics • 7GB free SkyDrive storage
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 720
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	1.24W/kg (head)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	0.76W/kg (head)