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Sony Xperia SL

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User ratings:
36
4.4 out of 5
36 user ratings
5 stars
52 %
4 stars
33 %
3 stars
13 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
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Editorial reviews:
7
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3.9 out of 5
4 user ratings
5 stars
25 %
4 stars
75 %
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Pros

  • decent Android phone with a handful of outstanding features
  • fits very well in the hand
  • Comfortable enough for use with the same hand that is holding the phone

Cons

  • its matte plastic is a bit slippery
  • The flaps are a bit hard to pry open
  • Sony Xperia SL aiming too low

Key specs

  • 12.1 Mpx
  • 4.3 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • 342 ppi
  • 1750 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 1.3 Mpx

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Sony Xperia SL - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia SL

Pros

  • decent Android phone with a handful of outstanding features
  • fits very well in the hand
  • Comfortable enough for use with the same hand that is holding the phone
  • sharpness of the display is impressive and text looks very crisp and readable
  • a better processor onboard with more power
  • Nice and simple
  • The camera performs admirably in macro mode
  • ProsA well-built phone which feels good in the hand
  • fresh infusion of software helps the phone feel new and improved
  • these measurements are par for the course

Cons

  • its matte plastic is a bit slippery
  • The flaps are a bit hard to pry open
  • Sony Xperia SL aiming too low
  • battery
  • built in batt is much more worst than the usual batt
  • Sony Xperia SL have wireless charging
  • remains locked away and users cannot access it
  • Colours are not as vivid
  • the focusing becomes very slow
  • camera on the Xperia S
  • does not have the visual punch of a Sense UI

Sony Xperia SL - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.3 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1750 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
342 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.7 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia SL - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.0
CPU clock speed1.7 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 220
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution12.1 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Autofocusyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage32 GB
Memory card readerno
Maximum card storage26GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.04 in
Width2.52 in
Depth0.42 in
Weight5.08 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSDPA
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size4.3 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px
Pixel density342.0 ppi
Dual screen supportyes
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
3D supportyes
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution1.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Grey
  • Pink
  • White
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
ANT+yes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version3.0 HS
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCyes
Charging connection
  • USB
  • HDMI
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputHDMI
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1750.0 mAh
Standby time420.0 h
Talk time8.0 h
Fast chargingno

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Sony Xperia SL Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.9
Based on 7 reviews
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Sony Xperia SL Sony Xperia S (unlocked)
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CNET
Published: 15.08.2012
Sony Xperia S (unlocked)

Sony's unlocked Xperia S Android smartphone makes its U.S. appearance offering dual-core processing and strong entertainment features.

Sony Xperia SL Sony Xperia S review
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Engadget
Published: 08.03.2012
Sony Xperia S review
3.6

Has spring 2012 brought a rebirth to the Xperia range, or just a rebranding? On the face of it, that's an easy one.

Sony Xperia SL Sony Xperia SL Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 03.10.2012
Sony Xperia SL Review
3.5

Sony did with the Xperia SL what it did with the Xperia arc and arc S last year – a new version with more colors, newer Android version, and souped-up processor speed. The only notable difference between the specs of the Xperia S and the SL, is that the dual-core Snapdragon S3 processor went up from 1.5GHz to 1.7GHz...

Sony Xperia SL Sony Xperia SL review: The NXT one
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GSMArena.com
Published: 15.10.2012
Sony Xperia SL review: The NXT one

A refresh, instead of a proper upgrade. A replacement model rather than a successor. Is the Sony Xperia SL aiming too low? Many will probably say so, but...

Sony Xperia SL Sony Xperia S review
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TechRadar
Published: 13.06.2012
Sony Xperia S review
4.5

Goodbye Ericsson. Can the Japanese powerhouse go it alone?

Sony Xperia SL Sony Xperia S review
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Android Central
Published: 20.03.2012
Sony Xperia S review

We take a look at Sony's new flagship phone for international markets, the Xperia S.

Sony Xperia SL Sony Xperia SL Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 19.12.2012
Sony Xperia SL Review
4.0

Read the in depth Review of Sony Xperia SL Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Sony Xperia SL configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.