Unimpressive performance; Some software bugs; Lacklustre camera; Older version of Android; Screen resolution could be higher
With its black, arched design and silver details, the Sony Xperia L is definitely among the better-looking budget phones. Its older version of Android and software bugs really let it down though. The Google Nexus 4 is a much better phone all round and ...
Dire camera shutter speed, Unreliable Wi-Fi connections, Poor plastic build
The Sony Xperia L lacks the spit and polish necessary to standout at this price. The basics are good enough, but the sluggish camera and merely ok design count against it....
The Sony Xperia L is an attractive mid-range handset that copes easily with most everyday tasks. Some of the top features have been omitted to keep the price tag down, but overall it packs in plenty for the money.ProsAttractive design; Feature-packed mid-...
Sony’s Xperia L is the most affordable of the new Xperia generation, and although it strips away some fantastic features such as Superior Auto camera mode, it still packs in some good stuff for its mid-range price. The stripped-back processor copes admira...
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Published: 2013-03-18, Author: John , review by: techradar.com
Decent screen, Well built, Strong feature set
Older design, Apps slow to load
We are left a little confused at the end of this review, mainly because we really wanted to like the Xperia L. We're always fans of a phone that you can show off to your friends and have them say "yeah, that's a nice phone", only for you to be able to say...
Published: 2013-03-18, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: In addition to the new mid-range Xperia SP, Sony's also updated its entry-level model with the introduction of the Xperia L, and Pocket-lint was on hand to have a tinker with this latest affordable Xperia handset. Although Sony won't confirm exactly how...
Very high SAR, Very little nonexpandable memory, Lacks responsiveness and fluidity, Android 2.3 only, Video/photo picture quality
The original design and quality finishing make the Xperia U an attractive device. It fits well in your hand and has good sound, but the camera function and responsiveness are disappointing. Probably the biggest drawback to this phone is the low, non-expan...
Abstract: The Xperia U is the cheapest entry-level model in Sony’s new range of Android smartphones and costs £190 without contract, or around £150 on pay as you go. Despite the price, it has the same dual-core 1GHz processor as the mid-range £270 Xperia P and n...
