Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311) vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L2 vs Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

2/22/2023 3:10 AM, updated: 3/17/2024 11:49 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S23+ Plus X Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.5"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3300
mAh

(Non removable)

32Points Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB) Compare Sony Xperia L2 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.6"
AMOLED

1080x2340

50
MP

12mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)

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!

4 Advantages Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	vs	32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)10% Lighter	vs	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1.5GHz 64bit Quad-core	vs	+3.36GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)159% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+8GB LPDDR5X167% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
32GB (22GB available)	vs	+256GB (218GB available)9 times More internal storage for applications and files
eMMC	vs	+UFS 4.0Advantage Fastest write and read storage.
9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	vs	+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)29% Thinner
Plastic body, glass front	vs	+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
TFT LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
720x1280 pixels	vs	+1080x2340 pixels174% Higher resolution screen
267 PPI	vs	+390 PPI46% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
5.5"	vs	+6.6"20% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 10MP + 12MP5 times Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/3.06" inches	vs	+1/1.56" inches96% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)11% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 8MP	vs	+(front) 12MP50% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3300 mAh	vs	+4700 mAh42% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

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📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
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Model	Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Other model names	Sony Xperia L2 H4311 Dual-sim, Sony SM32	Galaxy S23 Plus 5G (SM-S916B/Dual-SIM)
Country or region available	Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, (Europe)	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony	Samsung
Release date	1/1/2018	2/17/2023, Announced: 2/1/2023
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)
Size (width x height)	78 x 150 millimeters (3.07 x 5.91 in)	76.2 x 157.8 millimeters (3 x 6.21 in)
Weight	178 grams (6.23 ounces)	196 grams (6.86 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back Back: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Display type	TFT LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	5.5" inches	6.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~71.3% (screen-to-body ratio)	~88.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	267 PPI	390 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 4	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Refresh rate	feature not registered	120Hz
Display features	feature not registered	1750nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
System version	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 13
Firmware update	feature not registered	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 5.1 / 6.0
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Chipset	64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (SM8550-AC) (4nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.36GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core) 4x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-A710/A715 (Quad-core) 3x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Triple-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T720 MP2 600Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 740
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 1234088 (v9) Geekbench: 5073 (v5.1) GFXBench: 110fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	8GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC	256GB (218GB available) UFS 4.0
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1920 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
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 850/900/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20) TD-LTE (Bands 38)	LTE Cat20 ()
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 ()
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 ()
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 10MP telephoto f/2.470mm1/3.94"1.0µmPDAFOIS3x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm120°1/2.55"1.4µmSuper-Steady
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/3.06" inches	1/1.56" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@24/30fps 4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60fps 1080p@240/960fps (slow motion) HDR10+
📸 Front camera
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	8 megapixels	12 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/4" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3300 mAh	4700 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	45W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
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, Gold, Pink • Google Cast	• Colors: Phantom Black, Cream, Green, Lavender, Graphite, Lime • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia L2 (Dual H4311)	Galaxy S23+ (SM-S916B/DS 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	0.83W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.766W/kg (head), 1.453W/kg (body)