Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA L2 and Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Sony XPERIA L2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | H3311 | SM-N960U1 | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 150 mm | 161.9 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has greater height than Sony XPERIA L2. |
Width | 78 mm | 76.4 mm | Sony XPERIA L2 has greater width than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Depth | 9.8 mm | 8.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked is narrower than Sony XPERIA L2. |
Weight | 178 g | 201 g | Sony XPERIA L2 is lighter than Sony XPERIA L2. |
Body Colour | Gold | Black | Ocean blue | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, waterproof | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.22 W/kg (body), 0.47 W/kg (head) | 1.59 W/kg (simultaneous), 1.39 W/kg (wireless router), 1.03 W/kg (body), 1.29 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | FM radio | Heart rate sensor | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Sony XPERIA L2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked |
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Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | TFT | Quad HD+ Super AMOLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 6.4" | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA L2. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1280 x 720 pixels | 2960 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA L2. |
Display Format | HD | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 516 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better pixel density than Sony XPERIA L2. |
Max Brightness | 400 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
Display Features | Image Enhance Technology | Always-on display, Edge Screen, Infinity Display, Edge-to-Edge screen | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
PROCESSOR | Sony XPERIA L2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked |
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Processor Type (CPU) | MediaTek | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | |
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Processor Number | MT6737T | - | |
Clock Speed | 1.45 GHz | 2.8 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA L2. |
Processor Core Qty | Quad-core | 8-core | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has higher processor core quantity than Sony XPERIA L2. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Mali T720 MP2 | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 |
MEMORY | Sony XPERIA L2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked |
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RAM | LPDDR3 SDRAM - 3 GB | LPDDR4 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has more RAM than Sony XPERIA L2. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 512 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA L2. |
User Memory | 24 GB | 463.4 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 512 GB |
CAMERA | Sony XPERIA L2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 2 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 13 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Sony XPERIA L2 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Sensor Size | 1/3.06" | 1/2.55" | Sony XPERIA L2 has better camera sensor size than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/2.0 | F/1.5 & f/2.4 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better lens aperture than Sony XPERIA L2. |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Dual OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Minimum Focal Length (Focal Distance) | 100 mm | - | |
Optical Zoom | 3x | 2x | Sony XPERIA L2 has better optical zoom than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Digital Zoom | - | 10x | |
Special Effects | - | HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line | |
Camera Modes | Low-light shots | Panorama, Pro mode, Timer mode, HYPERLAPSE, Auto mode, Food mode, Super Slow-mo, AR Emoji, Portraits, Flowers, Indoor scenes, Animals, Landscapes, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Sunrises and sunsets, Watersides, Street scenes, Night scenes, Waterfalls, Snow, Birds, Backlit, Text, Disney AR Emoji | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has face detection. |
Light Source | Flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) 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, 2560 x 1440 (QHD) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Touch Capture, geotagging, 3x Clear image zoom | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Motion photo, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Live Focus, Dual Capture, High CRI LED flash, Tracking AF, Video location tags, Stamps, location tags, Continuous autofocus video, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Live focus with bokeh filters, Super Speed Dual Pixel, background blur, Scene Optimiser, Eye blink, Motion blur, Lens smudge, Backlit, Full view, Flaw detection, 9.1MP still photos recording 4K video |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/3.4" | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/2.4 |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Size (Front) | 1/4" | 1/3.6" | Sony XPERIA L2 has better front camera sensor size than Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked. |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.4 | F/1.7 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has better front lens aperture than Sony XPERIA L2. |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | - | HDR, Grid Line | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | - | |
Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer | Quick launch, Motion photo, Stamps, location tags, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilization), Full view, Flaw detection |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Sony XPERIA L2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 4000 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has larger battery capacity than Sony XPERIA L2. |
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Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, PMA | |
Standby Time | 572.5 hours | - | |
Talk Time | 864 minutes | 2280 minutes | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA L2. |
Run Time Details | Talk (GSM): up to 864 min Standby (GSM): up to 544.4 hrs Talk (3G): up to 798 min Standby (3G): up to 565.8 hrs Standby (LTE): up to 572.5 hrs Playback (Music): up to 72.9 hrs Playback (video): up to 9.6 hrs |
Talk (CDMA): up to 2280 min Active online usage (3G): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (audio): up to 60 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 95 hrs Playback (video): up to 21 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 2280 min |
CELLULAR | Sony XPERIA L2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 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 7.1 Nougat | Android 8.1 Oreo | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | - | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Sony XPERIA L2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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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 38 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, 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 66, Band 71 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2600 | 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 700b, 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, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, SPP, GAP, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, AVCTP, BNEP, GAVDP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, RFCOMM, GATT, HOGP, AVDP | - | |
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 L2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, MPEG1 Layer3, apt-X, OTA, MP4, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, 3GPP, apt-X HD, SMF | WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM, VP8, VP9, 3GPP, H.264 MP, H.264 HP, H.265 Main | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
Sound Enhancements | Clear Audio+, Clear Bass | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Sony XPERIA L2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, 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, magnetometer, Significant motion detector | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, pressure sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Face recognition, fingerprint reader, eye scan | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, Text-to-Speech (text recognition), intelligent typing (SWIFTKEY), intelligent typing (Gesture), Wi-Fi Miracast, Alarm Clock, handwriting recognition, Noise suppression, Smart cleaner, Qnovo Adaptive Charging, Battery Care, STAMINA Mode | S Pen multi-input, Face Unlock, Wi-Fi Miracast, Screen Write, Smart Select, MU-MIMO technology, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, Face recognition, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Smart Performance Adjuster, Dual Audio, water-carbon cooling system, S Pen remote function |
OTHERS | Sony XPERIA L2 | Samsung Galaxy Note9 Unlocked |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | Power adapter, tweezer, SIM card removal tool, USB connector, USB-C cable, S Pen, Pen nibs, headset (tuned by AKG) | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68 | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |