In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA L1 and Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA L1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | G3311 | SM-N970U1 | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 151 mm | 151 mm | Both phones are the same height. |
| Width | 74 mm | 71.8 mm | Sony XPERIA L1 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked). |
| Depth | 8.7 mm | 7.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) is narrower than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Weight | 180 g | 168 g | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) is lighter than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Body Colour | Black | White | Pink | Aura white | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 1.01 W/kg (body), 0.69 W/kg (head) | 1.59 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.02 W/kg (wireless router), 0.95 W/kg (body), 0.34 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | FM radio | - | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA L1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | TFT | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.3" | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2280 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Display Format | HD | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | - | 401 ppi | |
| Max Brightness | - | 1200 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Contrast Ratio | - | 2000000:1 | |
| HDR | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
| Display Features | - | Edge Screen, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA L1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | - | |
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| Processor Number | MT6737T | - | |
| Clock Speed | 1.45 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has higher processor core quantity than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Mali T720 MP2 | - |
| MEMORY | Sony XPERIA L1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) |
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| RAM | DDR3 SDRAM - 2 GB | 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has more RAM than Sony XPERIA L1. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| User Memory | 9 GB | 223.4 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | - |
| CAMERA | Sony XPERIA L1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Lens Type | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (FoV) | - | 123 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size | - | 1 μm | |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Optical Zoom | - | 2x | |
| Digital Zoom | 3x | 10x | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Self-Timer Delay | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | HDR | HDR, Grid Line | |
| Camera Modes | Red-Eye Reduction | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Night, Mountain | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile shutter | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | - | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Object tracking, Scene recognition, Touch Capture, Stereo Audio Recording, geotagging, Stereo Recording | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Quick Measure, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K UHD, Zoom-In Mic |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/1.5 and f/2.4 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 77 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.1 | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 45 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has optical stabilisation of the third camera. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | - | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has better front camera resolution than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/2.2 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | - | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus, Live focus video | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | - | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection, Dual Pixel AF |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA L1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 2620 mAh | 3500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA L1. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Samsung Super Fast Charging 2.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Standby Time | 687 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 773 minutes | 2280 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA L1. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 773 min Standby (GSM): up to 639 hrs Talk (3G): up to 692 min Standby (3G): up to 687 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 651 hrs Playback (Music): up to 3781 min Playback (video): up to 502 min |
Talk (4G): up to 2280 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 14 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 60 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 19 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA L1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | Android 7.0 Nougat | Android 9.0 Pie | |
| User Interface | - | One UI | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA L1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, LAA | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, PAN, SPP, GAP, GOEP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, AVCTP, BNEP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, GATT, HOGP | - | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| WLAN Security | WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES, EAP SIM, EAP-TTLS/MSCHAPv2, EAP-AKA, EAP-TLS, PEAPv0/EAP-MSCHAPv2, PEAPv1/EAP-GTC, EAP-PWD | - | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Sony XPERIA L1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, MPEG1 Layer3, apt-X, OTA, MP4, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, 3GPP | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MPEG-4, DivX, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, MPEG4-ASP, 3GPP | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Clear Audio+, Clear Bass, Surround sound (VPT) | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
| FEATURES | Sony XPERIA L1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, hall sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | - | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
| Additional Phone Features | Text-to-Speech (text recognition), xLOUD technology, intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Multi Window, Ultra STAMINA Mode, Smart backlight control, Alarm Clock, handwriting recognition, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, STAMINA Mode, Screen zooming, Dynamic normaliser | S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, HD Voice, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, S Pen remote function, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP |
| OTHERS | Sony XPERIA L1 | Samsung Galaxy Note10 (Unlocked) |
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| Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), TUV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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