Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs Sony Xperia Tipo phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/5/2016 9:38 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:22 PM

Compare Sony Xperia Tipo X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 24Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

01Point Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

320x480

3.1
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

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

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!

24 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	1 Advantage Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	800MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR
+8GB (5.78GB available)132% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.49GB available)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)34% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+16 million61 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	260 thousand
+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+228 PPI27% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	180 PPI
+4.3"34% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 8MP154% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 3.1MP
+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
+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)
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSUPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+1750 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 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
+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
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+99 grams (3.47 ounces)38% Lighter

19 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LCD

Only digital zoom

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

+12 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Sony Xperia tipo Single-Sim, Sony ST21a, Sony Tapioca SS
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	9/1/2012
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	57 x 103 millimeters (2.24 x 4.06 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	99 grams (3.47 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~51.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 2-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	180 PPI
Colors	16 million	260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 800MHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 200
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	4GB (2.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
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
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)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	3.1 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2048x1536 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 30 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	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
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)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
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	2.1 + 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	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	4.5 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	545 hours (22.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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, HTML5, 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, Red, Navy Blue • Sony xLOUD • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Tipo (ST21a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	1.37W/kg (head), 0.74W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	1.62W/kg (head), 1.3W/kg (body)