Sony Xperia Z was the very proof that the giant Japanese concern is able to release a smartphone that can compete on an equal footing with the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4, and today the company aims to occupy the opposite part of the market with its Sony Xperia L - aimed at those whose budget is not able pull the massive Z, but still want at least some of the features found on more expensive devices on your smartphone. Let's carry out Sony review Xperia L to find out if it is true that it is one of the best budget phones.

Pros: Impressive camera for the price. Appearance like an expensive smartphone. Availability of STAMINA battery saving mode.

Disadvantages: Beveled edges of the body. Immunity touch screen. There is no Bravia Engine technology for the display.

Design

Essentially replacing the Sony Xperia J announced last year, the Xperia L borrows design elements from Sony's long-running Ericsson Xperia Arc with matte curved rear panel, but feels completely different in the hand than the Xperia Z with its glossy glass finish.

Available in black, white and red color options, the L weighs 137g, which is marginally lighter than the Z, but at 9.7mm it's not the thinnest, although admittedly it's slim and comfortable enough to carry in your pocket or to be held in the hand. The curved back cover can be detached from the main panel to provide access to removable battery and microSD card, but you shouldn’t remove the cover too often, as it feels like this design element is not super durable. In front, under the 4.3-inch display, there are facets of considerable width, which, as some may think, has too sharp a bevel, and if this is where you usually hold your finger, then such a beveled edge will most likely not be very good for you convenient.

Sony has retained the location of the aluminum power button as in the Xperia Z - on the right side of the smartphone, the same aluminum strip stretches along the entire perimeter of the body. There's also a plastic volume switch and a dedicated camera shutter button, so there's no need to tap the screen to take a photo. At the top there is a 3.5 mm headphone jack, and on the left side panel there is a micro USB port, which is also used for charging.

There is also a narrow LED strip that lights up when you receive any notification.

Screen Sony Xperia L

The Xperia L boasts a stunning 4.3-inch FWVGA display with an 854 x 480 resolution and 228 pixels per inch (PPI) density, but above all it lacks the Mobile Bravia Engine 2 technology that enabled the Xperia Z to deliver rich visuals with good detail for watching videos. The level of clarity is still quite impressive, comparable to similar Android offerings such as the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, even if it lacks the snappy quality of its more expensive models in the series.

Continuing Sony Xperia L review , in which, as is known, both positive and negative points We note that in terms of touchscreen input and viewing sensitivity, we had a problematic experience, especially when using virtual keyboard, with which we were forced to constantly check the correctness of the letters displayed on the screen. We also found that sometimes it is necessary to duplicate the scrolling of home pages or Google pages Chrome, since the screen might not respond the first time. It is also worth noting that although the screen is equipped with scratch protection, it still leaves visible fingerprints.

Characteristics

The main highlight of the smartphone is definitely the 8-megapixel camera on the rear panel, framed in a silver ring that serves to protect the camera if you place the phone on a surface with the camera facing down. The camera is equipped with an Exmor RS sensor, which aims to improve the quality of images in low light conditions, digital zoom with 4x magnification, autofocus and HDR mode, which is suitable for both video recording and still images.

The resulting images certainly can't compete with premium phones, but the images captured with the L are sharp, detailed, and have little noise, meaning you can definitely replace your compact camera with it for everyday photography. Video recording is only in 720p HD format (for comparison, the SP shoots in 1080p resolution), and the 0.3-megapixel front-facing VGA camera, designed for video chats, was not impressive.

Equipping the smartphone with Android 4.1 version Jelly Bean, which can be updated to 4.2, Sony has added operating system from Google, as it did with the Xperia Z, which has increased the number of its own services, such as the famous WALKMAN application, but also introduced somewhat cumbersome offerings, such as Sony Select. Pre-available installed programs, of course, affect the amount of built-in memory - out of the declared 8 GB, only 5.8 GB remain. However, it is expandable via microSD card up to 32 GB, which means more storage space for your data, but at an additional cost.

In addition to Wi-Fi and 3G connectivity, Sony has supported the Xperia L smartphone with NFC, DLNA and Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, meaning you can transfer your photos, video and audio files to compatible Sony players and TVs.

Sony Xperia L performance

Dual-core 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with 1 GB random access memory It's more than capable of handling streaming video content and processing graphics-intensive games like Real Racing 3 without any hiccups or lags. Only launching some applications, both native and downloaded from Google Play, may take a while, but once launched they run smoothly and without any lag.

Battery

Hiding underneath back cover The 1700 mAh battery, according to Sony, should provide about 8 hours of talk time and intensive use of the smartphone throughout the day (data streaming, games and the Internet). And these are not just words, the battery actually did not fail. Like the Xperia Z, the tested phone has the ability to increase battery life by activating the STAMINA mode, which turns off mobile transmission data while operating in standby mode and performs several more actions aimed at reducing energy consumption; in this case, charging lasts for more than a day.

Conclusion about Sony Xperia L

The Sony Xperia L is, of course, far from the Xperia Z, but it shouldn't be. But it tried to borrow many excellent features from the said flagship Sony phone and introduce their cheaper body, which allowed the Xperia L to become more affordable for the consumer and, in general, look decent. The 8-megapixel camera is masterfully executed, and the overall build quality is surprisingly decent, even despite the unconvincing, too sharply angled facet. There are issues with touchscreen responsiveness and some sluggishness when performing simple tasks. Finishing Sony Xperia L review , we are forced to summarize that if you are determined to buy a Sony smartphone, but the size and cost of the Z model do not suit you, we would probably recommend considering the Sony Xperia SP.

IN Lately Sony is not doing as well as management would like. Xperia smartphones cannot compete with modern impudent Chinese (Xiaomi and Meizu). Users simply do not understand why they should pay huge amounts of money for devices that are much inferior in performance to gadgets from the above-mentioned brands. And only a few understand the whole essence of Sony's philosophy.

They don't pay for clock frequency and the amount of RAM, but for unsurpassed quality. And no one makes smartphones better than Sony. Once upon a time there was Apple, but now it has gone downhill. Samsung is also not doing well with quality. But at Sony everything is as usual: at the highest level. So let's look at one of the company's most affordable devices - Sony Xperia L1. The characteristics of the model are traditional for budget devices produced by Sony. Let's start with the design.

Appearance of the device

In smartphones from Sony, great attention was paid to design. This is what happened with this model. Although the smartphone is made of plastic, the material is of very high quality. And this is precisely the first advantage of the Xperia L1. Characteristics for many are not as important as tactile sensations.

The device is made in the classic monoblock form factor. Almost the entire front panel is occupied by the screen. It's covered protective glass Corning There are no buttons under the screen. They are located on the display itself. Above it there is a speaker for conversations, a front photo module and light and proximity sensors. Traditionally, the body of the device has sharp corners, which can be inconvenient when carrying the gadget in a jeans pocket. But these are minor things.

On the back panel there is a camera eye, and immediately below it is a flash. Just below there is an icon that indicates that the smartphone has an NFC chip. And below this icon you can find an image of the model’s logo. At the bottom there is a charging socket, a 3.5 jack for headphones, a speaker and a microphone.

At the top end there is only a power button. The volume is adjusted using mechanical buttons on the right side of the device. In principle, this arrangement is standard for all Sony products. The Xperia L1 is no exception. Specifications hardware platform is the next part of our material.

Hardware performance

What will please you with the filling of such a device as the Sony Xperia L1 smartphone? The characteristics of the hardware platform are as follows. The processor is quad-core, 64-bit, clocked at 1.45 GHz. The RAM capacity is only 2 GB, which means that games are prohibited for this smartphone. Unless some are particularly “heavy”.

The graphics part is represented by the Mali T720 MP2 chip. This coprocessor can handle OpenGL and DirectX. Overall, the smartphone works quickly and clearly. There are no lags and it doesn't lag. But devices from Sony never have them. The manufacturer has always been famous for its good optimization of the operating system and hardware of smartphones.

Hardware capabilities

The internal storage capacity is 16 GB. But only 10 are available to the user. There is no need to be upset, since you can easily add space using a MicroSD memory card up to 256 GB. This is a serious help.

The device easily works with mobile phones LTE networks Cat 6, has a Wi-Fi transmitter operating at 5 gigahertz, Bluetooth 4.2, an NFC chip, a huge number of sensors and is fast GPS module. All this suggests that we have quite modern smartphone. This is its (general) meaning that it is extremely difficult to classify it as a budget device. Rather, it is a representative of mid-level smartphones. Now let's move on to the screen.

Display Specifications

What screen does the Xperia L1 have? The characteristics declared by the manufacturer are as follows: IPS panel measuring 5.5 inches with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels (HD). This is quite good for a budget device. Go ahead. The screen is covered with protective glass, which has an anti-reflective coating. This means that you won’t be able to use your smartphone as a mirror.

Grease-repellent allows your finger to slide freely across the touchscreen and prevents fingerprints from quickly appearing on the surface. This is also quite good. The maximum screen brightness is quite high. This means that using the gadget outdoors on a sunny day will be very comfortable. The information will remain readable.

But the greatest merit of Sony engineers is that the color rendition of the display is close to real. The colors are bright, saturated, but not overloaded (as is often the case in AMOLED matrices).

Viewing angles are also decent. The image is almost not distorted when the gadget is tilted in any direction. The only thing that was a little disappointing was that the screen does not support working with gloves. This would be very helpful. But let's not forget that this is a budget device model. The screen is already quite good. This is exactly what is installed in many mid-price smartphones. Now let's look at the camera of the device.

Photomodules (front and main)

Now let's look at the main camera of the Sony Xperia L1 G3312. Its characteristics are not particularly outstanding, but it is important to remember that Sony cameras usually shoot much better than what the manufacturer claims. So, the main camera is a 13-megapixel module with a 2.2 aperture. There is autofocus and a single-color flash.

This module provides excellent photo quality. This is largely due to the company's Clear Image technology. It also provides adequate digital zoom. No pixelation. The 13-megapixel module does an excellent job with portraits. He is also good at macro photography. The drop in image quality is noticeable only at night. But that's everyone's problem budget smartphones. The photo module can also record Full HD video at a speed of 30 frames per second.

The front camera is represented by a 5 megapixel sensor with an aperture of 2.2 and a focal length of 26 mm. The photos come out quite high quality. For selfie lovers, this camera will come in handy. You can also use it to communicate with friends via Skype or some other application. The camera's features include touch autofocus and smile detection. As soon as the camera “sees” a smile, it immediately starts filming. A very useful option. Now let’s look at the reviews from the owners of this device.

Earlier this year, the company introduced one of the cheapest smartphones in recent history. The Sony Xperia L2 is a budget model that follows the style of other devices from the Japanese manufacturer, but has a number of additional advantages, such as a wide-angle front camera with a viewing angle of 120 degrees and a fingerprint scanner.

Sales of the smartphone will begin on February 9 and the retail price in the USA is 15,590 rubles, which places it in the category of devices entry level and significantly lower than much more attractive models like . Let's see what this device is.

Design Sony Xperia L2

The Xperia L2 has a typical appearance for Sony devices, but with a twist. The front is an obvious rectangle, the frame is rounded, the SIM card and memory card compartments are typical, but the back surface has a curve that makes it more comfortable to hold the smartphone in your hand. The body is plastic, but the matte finish is similar to metal. The device will not attract much attention, the thick frames around the screen immediately indicate a low price, but it cannot be called ugly, rather just ordinary.

In terms of hardware controls, there's a plastic power button and volume rocker on the right edge of the case. The feel of them is not bad, they do not wobble and click clearly when pressed. There is a fingerprint scanner at the back, which does its job quite quickly. There is no hardware button for the camera, which is found in more expensive smartphones Sony. Instead, double-click the power button.

Sony Xperia L2 screen

L2 has a 5.5-inch screen with a classic 16:9 aspect ratio. Resolution 720 x 1280, pixel density 267 ppi. On paper this doesn't seem like a significant value, but there are no visible pixels and the picture is of good quality.

Xperia smartphones often have a cold screen tint, and in this case the situation is repeated. The color temperature is 8102K, which is far from the reference value of 6000K, so there is a blue tint. Luckily, there are RGB sliders in System Preferences that let you change the color balance. As you change the settings, the colors will become warmer and easier on the eyes.

The screen brightness was disappointing, the maximum value is only 370 nits, which shows up in everyday work. When the environment is bright, it is difficult to watch videos or images. If you need to answer phone call, you will still be able to see the desired button in the sun.

Interface and functionality of Sony Xperia L2

The Sony interface has been created on the same principles for several years now. This is a slightly modified version of Android without a lot of extras functionality and background processes that would greatly slow down the device. There are several visual changes and widgets, as well as apps from Sony itself.

Apart from the usual Android applications you will get Movie Creator with the ability to select photos and videos from which new videos will be created. PlayStation app pre-installed to sync with profile game console, Xperia Lounge will send you coupons, offers to install apps. There is also a Theme Store.

The device runs on Android 7.1.1, although six months have passed since its introduction. Supports split screen between two apps, Google feed to the left of the main home screen, Google Assistant, etc.

Sony Xperia L2 hardware components and performance

L2 runs on 4-core MediaTek processor 6737T with a frequency of 1.5 GHz, RAM 3 GB. This is quite enough for everyday tasks; no problems were found in chats or the browser. Some slowness appears inside Snapchat Lenses or when browsing YouTube video at 60 fps, but this cannot be said to make the smartphone unusable.

When it comes to games, it all depends on the specific game. Simple ones like Break Liner run great, Shadow Fight 3 with 3D models also runs smoothly. Rules of Survival strains the device more and it begins to skip frames, which affects the battle.

We can say that the Xperia L2 copes well with basic smartphone tasks, but there is a limit. Don't expect him to high speed in heavy games and applications.

The flash memory capacity is 32 GB, of which 23 GB is available to users. Additionally, you can install a card microSD memory.

Cameras Sony Xperia L2

The camera app here is quite basic compared to what's offered on other Sony phones. There is the usual Sony Intelligent Auto mode, which is quite limited manual mode filming, video. It also supports tracking objects by tapping the screen, which is not bad for a device of this class.

The rear camera resolution is 13 MP with a pixel size of 1.12 microns, F 2.0 aperture. The camera does an excellent job of capturing detail in objects without a lot of digital noise, but don't expect ultra-high definition.

The colors are balanced and quite accurate. You could say that there is a slight problem with some shades of green, like grass. The dynamic range is quite narrow and bright and dark areas can be overexposed. This is especially noticeable when shooting indoors, but on cloudy days the same thing happens indoors. outdoors. In low light at night, you shouldn’t expect miracles.

The front camera is wide-angle with a viewing angle of 120 degrees, so that more people can fit in the photos. There is a normal shooting mode, when the image is enlarged in the center. The sensor resolution is 8 megapixels, it conveys detail well both in standard mode and in wide-angle shooting. The colors are not the most accurate, but it can be worse. There are faded bright areas here too, but if you keep your face in the shadows, everything will be fine.

The automatic shooting mode can recognize the backlight and compensate for it, but to improve the situation it is better to switch to manual mode, open the settings and turn on HDR. To do this, you have to tap the screen a couple of times, which may be annoying for some.

When it comes to video shooting, continuous autofocus helps in dynamic scenes. There is no stabilization, so it is advisable to move less. The maximum video quality is 1080p at 30 fps.

Connection

Present, which is not available on all budget smartphones. Many manufacturers still use the old microUSB instead. The LTE communication standard and many frequencies are supported.

Multimedia

As already mentioned, the screen brightness leaves much to be desired, as does color reproduction, so viewing videos and images is not amazing. It all depends on the video itself and the images.

For audio listening, there is a single speaker at the bottom of the case, which sounds quite rattly. It is suitable for ringtones and alarm calls, but the music will not sound the best. Sony has installed an equalizer, which is especially valuable when using a Bluetooth speaker and headphones. There is also an FM radio, which is available even in maximum power consumption mode.

Battery life Sony Xperia L2

In 2014, they appeared, which were distinguished by high autonomy. It used Stamina Mode, which was not available in stock at that time. Android versions. These days this mode has been simplified, and Sony has also added a more radical one. Ultra mode Stamina. Here almost all functions and applications are disabled, the device turns into an analogue of a simple cell phone, but energy consumption is reduced radically.

L2 runs for 7 hours 50 minutes in tests with the screen on, which is not a record result. Together with the power consumption mode, you can achieve a day and a half of operation of the device, especially if you use it just as a phone, without any games.

Conclusion

What do we get for 16,000 rubles? An entry-level Android smartphone that has all the necessary basic advantages, as well as disadvantages and limitations. For example, the screen is large, but looks quite cheap due to thick bezels and unimpressive quality. Performance in everyday tasks is not bad, but you shouldn't count on complex games. The rear fingerprint scanner works no worse than its competitors. The camera also copes with its task, but there is nothing special about it.

For comparison, it costs 18,000 rubles, has a metal body, an equally capable rear camera and a front camera with LED flash, longer and longer duration battery life.

Pros of Xperia L2

1. Build quality
2. Fingerprint's scanner
3. Productivity in everyday work

Cons of Xperia L2

1. Mediocre screen
2. Sound from speaker
3. Heavy games and applications will run slowly

Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.

Design

Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.

Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	65 mm (millimeters) 6.5 cm (centimeters) 0.21 ft (feet) 2.56 in (inches)
Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use.	128.7 mm (millimeters) 12.87 cm (centimeters) 0.42 ft (feet) 5.07 in (inches)
Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements.	9.7 mm (millimeters) 0.97 cm (centimeters) 0.03 ft (feet) 0.38 in (inches)
Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement.	137 g (grams) 0.3 lbs (pounds) 4.83 oz (ounces)
Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped.	81.15 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.93 in³ (cubic inches)

SIM card

The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.

Mobile networks

A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.

Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds

Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.

Operating system

An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.

SoC (System on Chip)

A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.

SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as a processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their functioning.	Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 MSM8230
Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor.	28 nm (nanometers)
Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications.	Krait 200
Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors.	32 bit
Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute.	ARMv7
Level 1 cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently used data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small in size and works much faster than both system memory and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for it in the L2 cache. On some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2.	16 kB + 16 kB (kilobytes)
Level 2 cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache memory is slower than L1, but in return it has a higher capacity, allowing caching more data. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or in RAM memory.	1024 kB (kilobytes) 1 MB (megabytes)
Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel.	2
CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz).	1000 MHz (megahertz)
Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc.	Qualcomm Adreno 305
Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications.	1
Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted.	1 GB (gigabytes)
Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device.	LPDDR2
RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data.	533 MHz (megahertz)

Built-in memory

Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.

Memory cards

Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.

Screen

The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.

Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends.	TFT
Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches.	4.3 in (inches) 109.22 mm (millimeters) 10.92 cm (centimeters)
Width Approximate screen width	2.11 in (inches) 53.51 mm (millimeters) 5.35 cm (centimeters)
Height Approximate screen height	3.75 in (inches) 95.21 mm (millimeters) 9.52 cm (centimeters)
Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side	1.779:1
Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper detail in the image.	480 x 854 pixels
Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. More high density Allows you to display information on the screen with clearer details.	228 ppi (pixels per inch) 89 ppcm (pixels per centimeter)
Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display.	24 bit 16777216 flowers
Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device.	61.1% (percentage)
Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics.	Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance

Sensors

Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.

Main camera

The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the body and is used for taking photos and videos.

Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the photo sensor used in the device's camera.	Sony IMX134 Exmor RS
Sensor type Digital cameras use photo sensors to take photographs. The sensor, as well as optics, are one of the main factors in the quality of the camera in a mobile device.	CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor)
Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution.	3.67 x 2.76 mm (millimeters) 0.18 in (inches)
Pixel size The smaller pixel size of the photosensor allows more pixels per unit area, thereby increasing resolution. On the other side, smaller size pixel may have a negative impact on image quality at high ISO levels.	1.126 µm (micrometers) 0.001126 mm (millimeters)
Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor specific device.	9.42
Flash type The most common types of flashes in mobile device cameras are LED and xenon flashes. LED flashes produce softer light and, unlike brighter xenon flashes, are also used for video shooting.	LED
Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of mobile device cameras is their resolution, which shows the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in the image.	3264 x 2448 pixels 7.99 MP (megapixels)
Video resolution Information about the maximum supported resolution when shooting video with the device.	1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels)
Video - frame rate/frames per second. Information about the maximum number of frames per second (fps) supported by the device when shooting video at the maximum resolution. Some of the main standard video shooting and playback speeds are 24p, 25p, 30p, 60p.	30fps (frames per second)
Characteristics Information about other software and hardware features related to the main camera and improving its functionality.	Autofocus Digital zoom Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment Self-timer Scene Selection Mode

Additional camera

Additional cameras are usually mounted above the device screen and are used mainly for video conversations, gesture recognition, etc.

Audio

Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.

Radio

The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.

Location determination

Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.

WiFi

Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.

Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.

USB

USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.

Headphone jack

This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.

Connecting devices

Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.

Browser

A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.

Video file formats/codecs

Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.

Battery

Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.

Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours.	1750 mAh (milliamp-hours)
Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. Exist different types batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries most often used in mobile devices.	Li-Ion (Lithium-ion)
2G talk time 2G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 2G network.	8 hours 30 minutes 8.5 h (hours) 510 min (minutes) 0.4 days
2G latency 2G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network.	498 h (hours) 29880 min (minutes) 20.8 days
3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network.	9 h (hours) 540 min (minutes) 0.4 days
3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network.	454 h (hours) 27240 min (minutes) 18.9 days
Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery.	Removable

The announcement of two new devices of the Xperia line took place, as you know, not only Z and ZL are alive, we also need mid-range models price segment and even budget ones. Today we want to introduce you to these new products and talk about the main points associated with them. I'll start with what I liked the most, this is the Xperia SP.

Sony Xperia SP

It’s very good that Sony has been making spring announcements for quite some time along with the whole world, literally in those minutes when they showed us SP and L, they were demonstrated in other countries. True, Sony has adopted the vicious practice of not announcing the price, which is in vain. This parameter is the most important for consumers and there is nothing to be afraid of giving at least approximate figures. Otherwise it will be journalists. For example, I can blurt out that SP will cost 20,000 rubles, and then readers will say that they don’t need that. And if I say that it will cost 17,000 rubles, then many will think about it. What if it’s 15,000 rubles? Even more interesting. In general, to avoid experiments, it is better to provide at least more or less specific figures. No company is shy about doing this.

Now about the device, the Sony Xperia SP was clearly created for young people, moreover, for those who want something beautiful, who don’t care about performance, but design matters. Here we remembered the transparent insert at the bottom of the case (hello, Sony Xperia S), you can set its behavior in the settings, it looks beautiful. The girls will definitely like it. Three body colors, black white and red, the press release contains a lot of words about TVs: “The Xperia SP display is created on the basis of many years of development experience Sony TVs BRAVIA. The stunning 4.6" HD Reality Display lets you enjoy crystal clear and bright image. Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 technology makes images even more impressive by intelligently analyzing content type and automatic configuration image parameters. This technology not only improves sharpness, color accuracy and reduces noise, but also optimizes image contrast in real time.” In fact, all this is the usual marketing blah blah blah, the display is like a display, the resolution is 1280 x 720 pixels, it seems to be covered with tempered glass. A 2370 mAh battery is installed, the stated talk time is about 10 hours, which I think is another plus. Traditionally for Sony there is a radio, this applies to L too. They also talk about an aluminum insert, I don’t know, I still don’t understand where it is. The button on the side is in place, it is made of aluminum and is convenient. The device weighs 155 grams, slightly heavier than the iPhone 5. Dimensions are 130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm. There is NFC, LTE is supported (works in Russia), naturally, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. 8 MP camera, 1.7 GHz Qualcomm MSM8960 Pro Dual Core processor, there is a slot for microSD memory cards, 8 GB of memory installed inside (about 6 GB available). The delivery set is usual, however, there will be a high-quality headset, as included with the Sony Xperia V. In the settings, you can independently play with the color temperature of the display, now there is a special mode for working with gloves, in the photographs you can see that all this has been added to the settings display. The device is well assembled, I liked the matte plastic of the white sample, reminiscent of the Sony Xperia S. There is a shooting button, screw heads are exposed, in general, this Xperia is inexpensive, but it looks cool - this is the word that best characterizes the SP. The battery cover is removable, there are slots for a SIM card and a memory card. Android 4.1 is used. In my opinion, the SP could become Sony's best-selling device in the middle of the year - it will arrive here in a couple of months.

Sony Xperia L

And then we remembered the Arc design, the curved lid at the back. Three color options, white, black and red, the device looks somehow strange - without even picking it up, you immediately understand that this is an inexpensive thing. The display, to put it mildly, is not at all interesting. 1 Hz processor (1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8230 dual-core), Android 4.1 inside, no stereo headset included. Display diagonal 4.3 inches, resolution 854 x 480 pixels, memory 8 GB (about 6 GB available to the user). There is a slot for microSD memory cards, a battery capacity of 1750 mAh, and a stated talk time of about 8 hours 30 minutes. There's also a button on the side, but it doesn't look very good. In general, they didn’t say anything about the price of the device either - if it’s 10,000 rubles, then the Xperia L will be interesting. But even at the first acquaintance you understand where the savings were. The display is some kind of strange plastic, it looks like L doesn’t know what. One word - budget smartphone with Android. Due to the name, it may become popular, but everything will very much depend on the final price. In addition, there is also this plus, the 8 megapixel camera, in the press release they write this: “Stylish and functional Xperia smartphone The L features an 8-megapixel camera with a unique Exmor RS sensor for mobile devices, delivering vibrant colors and stunning image clarity. HDR (High Dynamic Range) technology ensures that your photos and videos turn out clear even when shooting at night or in bright backlight conditions. And thanks to a special camera power button, which allows you to switch from standby mode to shooting mode in one second, even when the screen is locked, you won’t miss a single interesting moment.” Yes, there is a shooting button, which is also nice. Naturally, NFC is supported, there is a Stamina mode (and in SP too). Maybe this will attract the audience; compared to other budget smartphones based on Android, the L has at least some differences.

Let me remind you that both smartphones will go on sale in the second quarter of this year. Soon we will introduce you to the Sony Xperia ZL in more detail, but for now you can watch the video from the presentation of the Xperia SP and L on our channel.

Sergey Kuzmin ()