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HTC Desire S (S510E) vs Sony Xperia L (C2105)

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

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Compare Sony Xperia L X HTC Desire S (S510E) 03Points
3.7"
SLCD

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Single-core

1450
mAh

(Removable)

vs
14Points Sony Xperia L (C2105) Compare HTC Desire S X
4.3"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Desire S (S510E)} 3 Advantages HTC Desire S (S510E) vs Xperia L (C2105)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia L (C2105)
+130 grams (4.55 ounces)5%
Lighter
vs137 grams (4.8 ounces)
+TFT Super LCDAdvantage
TFT Super LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+252 PPI11%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs228 PPI
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1GHz 32bit Dual-core20%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
768MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR233%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
2GB (1.13GB available)vs+8GB (5.78GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
11.63 millimeters (0.46 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)20%
Thinner
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
3.7"vs+4.3"16%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1450 mAhvs+1750 mAh21%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
(front) 0.3MP
HD (1280x720)
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
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ModelDesire S (S510E)Xperia L (C2105)
Other model namesHTC Desire S S510, HTC Desire 2, HTC SagaSony Xperia L 3G, Sony Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)South AfricaAlgeriaAustralia(Europe)PhilippinesIndonesia
(Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, (Europe), Philippines, Indonesia
BrandHTCSony
Release date3/1/20114/1/2013
Depth11.63 millimeters (0.46 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)59.8 x 115 millimeters (2.35 x 4.53 in)65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in)
Weight130 grams (4.55 ounces)137 grams (4.8 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Display typeTFT Super LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.7% (screen-to-body ratio)~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)252 PPI228 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM825532bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 305
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage2GB (1.13GB available)8GB (5.78GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/2 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusfeature not registeredSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorfeature not registeredSupported
HDRfeature not registeredHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationfeature not registered2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, DivX, XviD, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNAfeature not registeredSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA900
Battery capacity1450 mAh1750 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7.3 hours9 hours
Standby455 hours (19 days)454 hours (18.9 days)

➕ Other features

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, Red
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• Touch focus
• DLNA
• Wi-Fi Mobile Hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Red
• USB On-The-Go 1.3
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• 3D sweep panorama
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D Surround Sound
• HD Voice
• HT40
• NFC SmartTags
• WiFi dual-band
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC Desire S (S510E)Sony Xperia L (C2105)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.69W/kg (head)
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