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Sony Xperia L (C2105) vs CAT S30

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs CAT S30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare CAT S30 X Sony Xperia L (C2105) 11Points
4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.5"
TFT

480x854

5
MP

2mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? CAT S30

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!

Xperia L (C2105)} 11 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105) vs S30} 12 Advantages CAT S30
+8GB (5.78GB available)45%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (4GB available)
+137 grams (4.8 ounces)32%
Lighter
vs181 grams (6.34 ounces)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)37%
Thinner
vs13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
+228 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs218 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)vs+1.1GHz 32bit Quad-core28%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100%
More external storage for files using memory cards
4.3"vs+4.5"5%
Larger screen
(front) 0.3MPvs+(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
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 5.1 LollipopAdvantage
Android 5.1 Lollipop is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1750 mAhvs+3000 mAh71%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
4.0 + A2DPvs+4.1 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.1 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

25 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
TFT LCD
16 million
480x854 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+18 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
 
ModelXperia L (C2105)CAT S30
Other model namesXperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShanCaterpillar S30, CAT S30 Dual-sim
Country or region available(Europe)(Global, International)South AfricaAlgeriaAustraliaPhilippinesIndonesia
(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, Philippines, Indonesia
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonyCAT
Release date5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/20139/1/2015
Depth9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)13.3 millimeters (0.52 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)72.7 x 141.9 millimeters (2.86 x 5.59 in)
Weight137 grams (4.8 ounces)181 grams (6.34 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.

📲 Display

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)~54.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)228 PPI218 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
System versionAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 5.1 Lollipop
Firmware updateAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 210 MSM8909 (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 304
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage8GB (5.78GB available)8GB (4GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/900/2100
USA model:
UMTS 850/1700/1900
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4
Global model:
LTE 800/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,7,8,20)
USA model:
LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,7,17)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 60 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor size1/3" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video only main cameraHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels2 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)VGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphonesNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP4.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA900
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh3000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy9 hours18 hours
Standby454 hours (18.9 days)936 hours (39 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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
• WiFi hotspot
• Drop to concrete resistance from up to 1.8m

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia L (C2105)CAT S30
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
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