Sony Xperia L (C2105) vs HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs HTC Desire 601 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/7/2014 6:17 PM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:22 PM

Compare HTC Desire 601 X Sony Xperia L (C2105) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

12Points HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
SLCD2

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)	vs	12 Advantages HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
+8GB (5.78GB available)189% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (2GB available)
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)2% Thinner	vs	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+1/3" inches33% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/4" inches
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core33% 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
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+130 grams (4.55 ounces)5% Lighter
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
228 PPI	vs	+245 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.3"	vs	+4.5"5% Larger screen
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.
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	vs	+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
1750 mAh	vs	+2100 mAh20% 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.

30 Common items in both devices

1GB LPDDR2

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

BSI sensor

HDR photo/video only main camera

+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2105)	Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	HTC Desire 601, HTC Desire 6160, HTC Zara
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, Philippines, Indonesia	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	HTC
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	12/1/2013
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.9 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	66.7 x 134.5 millimeters (2.63 x 5.3 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD 2
Screen size	4.3" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 2
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.4.2 KitKat
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Broadcom BCM23550
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Broadcom BCM23550
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Active - Call active on both sim cards (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
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	GSM 900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 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	1/4" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
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	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 (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 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 (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
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 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	2100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	12 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	440 hours (18.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
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 Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 • NFC SmartTags • PlayNow • xLOUD • 3D Surround Sound • 3D sweep panorama • HD Voice Java framework	• Colors: Black, Silver, Red • HTC Sense UI 5.0 • USB On-The-Go 1.3 • 1.4µm pixel size camera • HTC Connect • HTC BoomSound dual frontal stereo speakers • Dropbox 25GB Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC Desire 601 (Dual-Sim)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)	1.12W/kg (head), 0.471W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.69W/kg (head)	feature not registered