Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs Sony Xperia Z (3G)

Share page: Facebook Twitter WhatsApp Share page:

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

9/4/2016 10:36 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 11:18 AM

Compare Sony Xperia Z X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

18Points Sony Xperia Z (3G) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2330
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z (3G)

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!

2 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	18 Advantages Sony Xperia Z (3G)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core75% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
8GB (5.78GB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)108% More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)23% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
228 PPI	vs	+441 PPI93% 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) 13MP60% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 2.1MP6 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) Full HD (1920x1080)6 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.4 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.4 KitKat is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+2330 mAh33% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
Not supported	vs	+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HDR photo/video only main camera

1/3" inches

+18 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Xperia Z (3G)
Other model names	Sony Xperia L 3G, Sony Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Sony Xperia Z 3G L36h C6602, Sony Xperia Z HSPA+, Sony Yuga
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, USA, India	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	4/1/2013	2/1/2013
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	71 x 135 millimeters (2.8 x 5.31 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	146 grams (5.11 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Waterproof (IP?)
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~71.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	441 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
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	42/5.76 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+	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)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4128x3096 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	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	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/video only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Full HD (1920x1080)
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 Z (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
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) 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)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
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)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	2330 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	14 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	530 hours (22.1 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
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 • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • 3D sweep panorama • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • HD Voice • HT40 • NFC SmartTags • WiFi dual-band • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Purple • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • Exmor RS mobile with HDR • Timescape UI • PlayNow • 3D surround sound • xLOUD • 16x digital zoom • 3D sweep panorama • Dust and water resistant • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	feature not registered