Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) vs Sony Xperia L (C2105)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs Sony Xperia L phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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5.5"
AMOLED
AMOLED
720x1280
8
MP
MP
2mp
2GB
RAM
RAM
Quad-core
3100
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
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4.3"
TFT
TFT
480x854
8
MP
MP
0.3mp
1GB
RAM
RAM
Dual-core
1750
mAh
mAh
(Removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900)
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21 Common items in both devices |
16 million |
(back) 8MP |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
Autofocus |
Capacitive |
Multitouch |
+14 specs and more in the table below |
Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.
Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Xperia L (C2105) |
Other model names | Sprint Galaxy Note2 (4G LTE) SPH-L900 | Sony Xperia L 3G, Sony Xperia L S36h, Sony TaoShan |
Country or region available | Canada, USA | (Global, International), South Africa, Algeria, Australia, (Europe), Philippines, Indonesia |
Brand | Samsung | Sony |
Release date | 10/25/2012 | 4/1/2013 |
Depth | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) | 9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 80.5 x 151.1 millimeters (3.17 x 5.95 in) | 65 x 128.7 millimeters (2.56 x 5.07 in) |
Weight | 183 grams (6.41 ounces) | 137 grams (4.8 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | feature not registered |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | TFT LCD |
Screen size | 5.5" inches | 4.3" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~68.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~60.9% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 480x854 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 267 PPI | 228 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 2 | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Display features | feature not registered | feature not registered |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
System version | Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
Firmware update | Android 4.3 Jelly Bean | Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean |
User Interface | feature not registered | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
Chipset | 32bit: Samsung Exynos 4 Quad 4412 (32nm) | 32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8230 |
CPU | Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Quad-core) | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz Krait (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP4 | Qualcomm Adreno 305 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
RAM memory | 2GB LPDDR2 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 16GB (13GB available) eMMC 4.5 | 8GB (5.78GB available) |
External storage | Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 100/50 Mbps | 21/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 | CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/1900/2100 | UMTS 900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat3 (Bands 2) | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
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 | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
Back camera (main camera) | 8 megapixels | 8 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 3264x2448 pixels | 3264x2448 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.6 (aperture) | f/2.4 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered | 1/3" inches |
Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | feature not registered |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | Not supported | HDR photo/video only main camera |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 2 megapixels | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 1600x1200 pixels | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) | VGA (640x480) |
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 | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Micro-B USB MHL | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 4.0 + A2DP | 4.0 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) EB595675LU | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BA900 |
Battery capacity | 3100 mAh | 1750 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Talk time autonomy | 15 hours | 9 hours |
Standby | 300 hours (12.5 days) | 454 hours (18.9 days) |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (Swype), 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: Titanium Gray, Marble White • Samsung TouchWiz interface • SoundAlive • S Pen stylus • 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 | ||
Galaxy Note 2 (SPH-L900) | Sony Xperia L (C2105) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.79W/kg (head), 1.38W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.69W/kg (head) |