Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 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 Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

14Points Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.25"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

2mp

1.5GB
RAM

Quad-core

2600
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	14 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
+8GB (5.78GB available)45% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	8GB (4GB available)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)19% Lighter	vs	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+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	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core40% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+1.5GB50% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)9% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
228 PPI	vs	+280 PPI23% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+5.25"22% Larger screen
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2MP5 times 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
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1750 mAh	vs	+2600 mAh49% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use

27 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

(back) 8MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

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

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Samsung Galaxy Grand 2 4G SM-G7105L, Galaxy Grand 2 4G LTE
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	1/1/2014
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	75.3 x 146.8 millimeters (2.96 x 5.78 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5.25" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~68.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	280 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)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.3 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)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8226
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
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1.5GB
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	8GB (4GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
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	100/50 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 SM-G7105: 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 - SM-G7105L: 700/850/1700/1900/2100
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)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	3264x2448 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/2.4 (aperture)
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)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1600x1200 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)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
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, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
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)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	2600 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	17 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	370 hours (15.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), 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, White, Pink • Samsung TouchWiz UI Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Galaxy Grand 2 (SM-G7105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	0.99W/kg (head), 1.07W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	0.58W/kg (head), 0.687W/kg (body)