Sony Xperia L (C2105) vs Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L vs Samsung Omnia 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 Samsung Omnia X Sony Xperia L (C2105) 25Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

03Points Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB) Compare Sony Xperia L X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.2"
TFT

240x400

5
MP

0.3mp

128MB
RAM

Single-core

1440
mAh

(Removable)

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

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25 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)	vs	3 Advantages Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)102% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	624MHz 32bit Single-core
+1GB LPDDR27 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	128MB LPDDR
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC
+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)29% Thinner	vs	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	65 thousand
+480x854 pixels3 times Higher resolution screen	vs	240x400 pixels
+228 PPI56% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	146 PPI
+4.3"34% Larger screen	vs	3.2"
+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+(front) VGA (640x480)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QVGA (320x240)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69999 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50 apps (Windows Mobile)
+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster	vs	3G HSDPA
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSDPA) 7.2 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.	vs	Resistive
+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.	vs	Single
+Ambient light sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1750 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1440 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	proprietary audio output
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g [wifi3]
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
8GB (5.78GB available)	vs	+16GB177% More internal storage for applications and files
137 grams (4.8 ounces)	vs	+122 grams (4.27 ounces)12% Lighter
Not supported	vs	+Proprietary TV-outAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

13 Common items in both devices

TFT LCD

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

Accelerometer

Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia L (C2105)	Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Other model names	Xperia L 3G, Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan	Samsung Omnia i900, Samsung SGH-i908 Omnia, Samsung Witu
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, Philippines, Indonesia	feature not registered
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	5/1/2013, Announced: 3/31/2013	7/21/2008
Depth	9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)	12.5 millimeters (0.49 inches)
Size (width x height)	65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)	56.9 x 112 millimeters (2.24 x 4.41 in)
Weight	137 grams (4.8 ounces)	122 grams (4.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	3.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)	~45.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	240x400 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Resistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)	228 PPI	146 PPI
Colors	16 million	65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
System version	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional
Firmware update	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (MSM8230) (28nm)	32bit: Marvell PXA312
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait 200 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 624MHz Intel XScale (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 305 (400MHz)	feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2	128MB LPDDR
Internal storage	8GB (5.78GB available)	16GB
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
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	7.2 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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 900/2100	UMTS 2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA
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)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480) 15 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)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	QVGA (320x240)
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)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
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, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, AMR, AAC+, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output	3.5mm jack	proprietary audio output
TV output	Not supported	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	2.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (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)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh	1440 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	9 hours	6.5 hours
Standby	454 hours (18.9 days)	450 hours (18.8 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	feature not registered
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: Modern Black • Samsung TouchWiz UI • 3D sound technology • HDR • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, PDF viewer Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L (C2105)	Samsung Omnia (SGH-i900 16GB)
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