Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs Nokia Lumia 830 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 830 X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 03Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

17Points Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
IPS

720x1280

10.1
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)

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!

3 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	17 Advantages Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)9% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+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)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB (5.78GB available)	vs	+16GB (14GB available)142% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)14% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
228 PPI	vs	+294 PPI29% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5"16% Larger screen
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 10.1MP27% Higher resolution main camera
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.2 (aperture)9% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1MP200% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+2200 mAh26% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

28 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video only main camera / HDR photo only main camera

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	AT&T Nokia Lumia 830 4G RM-983, Nokia Tesla
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	USA
Brand	Sony	Nokia
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	9/1/2014
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	70.7 x 139.4 millimeters (2.78 x 5.49 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 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 830 (RM-983)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~69.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	294 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Windows Phone 8.1
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Windows 10 Mobile
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8926 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 305 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	16GB (14GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	LTE Cat4 700/850/1700/1900 (Bands 2,4,5,17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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 830 (RM-983)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	10.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3840x2640 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	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)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x720 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 830 (RM-983)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
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 830 (RM-983)
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	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BV-L4A
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	2200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	15 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
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: Black, Orange, Green, White • Lumia Denim UI • Nokia ClearBlack Display • Dolby Digital Plus sound enhancement • Carl Zeiss optics • 15GB OneDrive • Qi wireless charging • WiFi hotspot
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Nokia Lumia 830 (RM-983)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	0.87W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	0.46W/kg (head), 0.59W/kg (body)