Sony Xperia L (C2105) vs HTC One V (CDMA)

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

3/30/2013 7:53 AM, updated: 10/1/2024 9:22 PM

Compare HTC One V X Sony Xperia L (C2105) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

04Points HTC One V (CDMA) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
SLCD2

480x800

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia L (C2105)

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14 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)	vs	4 Advantages HTC One V (CDMA)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)20% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+8GB (5.78GB available)5 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	4GB (1GB available)
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+4.3"16% Larger screen	vs	3.7"
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies	vs	Not supported
+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A) 3.1 Mbps
+1750 mAh17% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video	vs	Not supported
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+115 grams (4.03 ounces)19% Lighter
9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	vs	+9.24 millimeters (0.36 inches)5% Thinner
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT Super LCD 2Advantage TFT Super LCD 2 display is brighter and more vivid
228 PPI	vs	+252 PPI11% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

HD (1280x720)

Capacitive

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2105)	One V (CDMA)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	HTC One V CDMA
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	6/29/2012
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	9.24 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	59.7 x 120.3 millimeters (2.35 x 4.74 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	115 grams (4.03 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 One V (CDMA)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT Super LCD 2
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~54.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	252 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC One V (CDMA)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.3 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 (C2105)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC One V (CDMA)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	4GB (1GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC One V (CDMA)
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	3.1 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
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 (C2105)	HTC One V (CDMA)
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 (C2105)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	Not supported
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	Not supported
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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 One V (CDMA)
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, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC One V (CDMA)
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)
DLNA	Supported	feature not registered
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC One V (CDMA)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	7.2 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	252 hours (10.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC One V (CDMA)
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	Not supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash player
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, Purple, Gray • 2GB microSD included • HTS Sense 4.0 UI • HTC Beats Audio • DLNA • Capture a photo in the midst of recording HD video • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	HTC One V (CDMA)
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