Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs Sony Xperia Z1 Compact 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 Z1 Compact X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 01Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

22Points Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

720x1280

20.7
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Z1 Compact

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!

1 Advantage Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	22 Advantages Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
1GHz 32bit Dual-core	vs	+2.2GHz 32bit Quad-core157% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR3100% 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, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)2% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
228 PPI	vs	+342 PPI50% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(back) 8MP	vs	+(back) 20.7MP159% Higher resolution main camera
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.3" inches30% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.4 (aperture)	vs	+f/2.0 (aperture)20% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(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 5.1.1 LollipopAdvantage Android 5.1.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
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	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1750 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh31% 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
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+IP58 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

137 grams (4.8 ounces)

TFT LCD

16 million

4.3"

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Xperia Z1 Compact
Other model names	Sony Xperia L 3G, Sony Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact D5503, Sony Amami
Country or region available	(Global, International), (Latin America), Brazil, USA, India	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Sony
Release date	4/1/2013	2/1/2014
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.5 millimeters (0.37 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	64.9 x 127 millimeters (2.56 x 5 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP58 certified: dust/water resistant up to 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	342 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 Z1 Compact
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.3 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 5.1.1 Lollipop
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.2GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	16GB (12GB available) eMMC 4.5
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20)
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)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	20.7 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	5248x3936 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/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
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 Z1 Compact
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 Z1 Compact
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, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO 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 Z1 Compact
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	18 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	600 hours (25 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
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	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, Pink, Lime • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 3 • Sony Triluminos display • 3D Surround Sound
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	1.43W/kg (head), 1W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	0.74W/kg (head), 0.73W/kg (body)