Sony Xperia L (C2104) vs ZTE Force N9100

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs ZTE Force N9100 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 ZTE Force N9100 X Sony Xperia L (C2104) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

07Points ZTE Force N9100 Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
IPS

480x800

5
MP

1mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
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!

8 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2104)	vs	7 Advantages ZTE Force N9100
+8GB (5.78GB available)152% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2.29GB available)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)12% Lighter	vs	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)23% Thinner	vs	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+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
+1750 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1730 mAh
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core50% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
228 PPI	vs	+233 PPI2% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1MP200% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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

26 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

(front) VGA (640x480)

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	ZTE Force N9100
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Model	Xperia L (C2104)	Force N9100
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Sprint Force, Sprint ZTE Force N9100, ZTE Aurora
Country or region available	(Latin America), (Global, International), Brazil, USA, India	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	ZTE
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	3/1/2013
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	64.5 x 124 millimeters (2.54 x 4.88 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	153 grams (5.36 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	ZTE Force N9100
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~56.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	233 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
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)	ZTE Force N9100
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	ZTE Force N9100
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8960
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 225
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	ZTE Force N9100
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	4GB (2.29GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	ZTE Force N9100
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	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	Not supported
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE 1900
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, 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)	ZTE Force N9100
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	feature not registered
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	feature not registered
HDR	HDR photo/video only main camera	feature not registered
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	ZTE Force N9100
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x720 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
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)	ZTE Force N9100
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	feature not registered
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	ZTE Force N9100
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) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	ZTE Force N9100
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	ZTE Force N9100
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1730 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	9 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	233.3 hours (9.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	ZTE Force N9100
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	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 Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • NFC SmartTags • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • 3D sweep panorama • HD Voice Java framework	• Colors: Black • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • HAC M4/T3 Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2104)	ZTE Force N9100
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