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Sony Xperia VL vs Sony Ericsson W380c

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia VL vs Sony Ericsson W380 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

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01Point Sony Ericsson W380c Compare Sony Xperia VL X
1.9"
TFT

176x220

1.3
MP
N/A
930
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia VL

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Xperia VL} 31 Advantages Sony Xperia VL vs W380c} 1 Advantage Sony Ericsson W380c
+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core14 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs125MHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB (5GB available)365 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs14MB
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC7 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 4GB Memory Stick micro M2
+10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)50%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+720x1280 pixels23 times
Higher resolution screen
vs176x220 pixels
+342 PPI131%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs148 PPI
+4.3"126%
Larger screen
vs1.9"
+(back) 13MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 1.3MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+EIS: Digital stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsNot supported
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+Full HD (1920x1080)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsNot supported
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)349999 times
More apps available to download and use
vs10 apps
+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps423 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+Capacitive MultitouchAdvantage
The touch screen facilitates the use of the device
vsNot supported
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensor, GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1750 mAh88%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs930 mAh
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsproprietary audio output
+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.0 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsWAP, HTML
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
120 grams (4.2 ounces)vs+100 grams (3.5 ounces)20%
Lighter

5 Common items in both devices
TFT LCD
Only digital zoom
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) / Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
FM (RDS)
MicroUSB 2.0 / USB 2.0 proprietary connector
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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
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ModelXperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
Other model namesNTT DoCoMo Sony Xperia VL SOL21, KDDI Sony Xperia VL SOL21Sony Ericsson W380, Sony W380c
Country or region availableJapan
Japan
China
China
BrandSonySony Ericsson
Release date11/26/20123/1/2008
Depth10.7 millimeters (0.42 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 129 millimeters (2.56 x 5.08 in)49 x 92 millimeters (1.93 x 3.62 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)100 grams (3.5 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersWaterproof (IP?)Not supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.3" inches1.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~25.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels176x220 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsNot supported
Pixel density (dot pitch)342 PPI148 PPI
Colors16 million260 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSProprietary OS
Firmware updateAndroid 4.3 Jelly Beanfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM896032bit
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 125MHz ARM9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
RAM memory1GB LPDDR2feature not registered
Internal storage8GB (5GB available)14MB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 4GB Memory Stick micro M2
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload100/50 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Tri-Band 900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/2100Not supported
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat3 800/1500 (Bands 11,18)Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsNot supported
FlashLED flashNot supported
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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionNot supported
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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 VLSony Ericsson W380c
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVfeature not registered
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, AAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 proprietary connector
Audio output3.5mm jackproprietary audio output
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA800
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-39
Battery capacity1750 mAh930 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours7 hours
Standby270 hours (11.3 days)300 hours (12.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5, Flash playerWAP, HTML
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Reality Display
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• Wi-Fi dual-band
• Wi-Fi Direct
• Java framework
• Colors: Purple, Gray, Black Champagne, Black Orange
• Memory Stick M2 512MB included
• Walkman player
• TrackID music recognition
• Access NetFront 3.3 Browser
• Second external OLED mono display 128x36 pixels
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia VLSony Ericsson W380c
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.65W/kg (head)
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