Name: Xperia ZL
Brand: Sony
SKU: 28065
Rating: 4.2 (35 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Colors were vibrant and details were sharp
sleek and elegant style
lifelike colors and crisp detail

those devices are not yet available for purchase in most markets
camera shutter - the edge is a bit cluttered
the Xperia is an inferior phone

Primary sensor resolution: 13 Mpx
Screen size: 5 in
Resolution: 1920, 1080 px
Pixel density: 441 ppi
Battery capacity: 2370 mAh
Cpu cores: Quad-core
Primary resolution: 2 Mpx

Sony Xperia ZL - Pros & Cons

Colors were vibrant and details were sharp
sleek and elegant style
lifelike colors and crisp detail
Detail outdoors was sharp
with accurate colors
Nice looking phone
The red version looks quite nice
design is alive and well here
the battery performs quite admirably
swift and responsive
slimmer and waterproof
The keyboard it comes with is solid to type on
Beautiful screen
attractive design
speedy performance
decent camera
Sony Xperia ZL is almost a great phone
overall look is clean and elegant
speed and smooth operation
The quality of the images is reasonable
The Micro USB port is easily accessible
The display panel is very bright and has good characteristics

those devices are not yet available for purchase in most markets
camera shutter - the edge is a bit cluttered
the Xperia is an inferior phone
built-in power saving utilities
thinness comes at the cost of a removable battery
the lack of longevity is disappointing
device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
less image noise
The reflective surface of the display meanwhile represents a disadvantage
which means that access to the battery is not possible
the cover cannot be removed
the lithium-ion battery is permanently integrated and cannot be changed
coloring indoors looked a little bland
photos tend to get a little soft as you zoom in
Color can look disappointingly washed out indoors
viewing angles were very shallow
The Xperia ZL is more expensive than competing unlocked handsets
Average upload speeds were much slower
have a water- and dust-resistant chassis
The phone s battery life is short and its camera is sluggish
you put too much emphasis on the Camera
access stuff on my SD card with it
it only holds apps and not widgets as stock would
very poor viewing angles even slightly off-axis
this phone does not work with there LTE Network
it has a strange ability to look incredibly washed out
Vizio flat screen TV yielded only some of the buttons functional
sharpness is not all that makes a great smartphone display
it s smaller and not as sleek as its sibling
call quality is only average
audio over Bluetooth was slightly out of sync
The external speaker is pretty lousy
No hardware/capacitive navigation buttons
obscured somewhat by animations and little flourishes
lag and stuttering

Sony Xperia ZL - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	5 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	2370 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	441 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1.5 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Sony - Video Reviews (9)

Sony Xperia ZL - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 4.1
CPU clock speed	1.5 GHz
CPU cores	Quad-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 320
RAM memory	2 GB

Primary sensor resolution	13.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture	2.4 f
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Autofocus	yes
Burst Mode	yes
Digital Image Stabilization	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Face detection	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
HDR Capture	yes
LED Flash	yes
Panorama	yes
Touch focus	yes

Internal storage	16 GB
Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	64GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD

Height	5.18 in
Width	2.73 in
Depth	0.39 in
Weight	5.33 oz

FM radio	yes
IR	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11a 802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Data transmission	HSPA+
Navigation system	GLONASS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz
3G UMTS	yes
UMTS frequences	850 MHz 900 MHz 1700 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz
4G LTE	yes
LTE frequencies	700 MHz 850 MHz 1700 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspot	yes
Streaming standards	Miracast

Screen size	5.0 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	1920 x 1080 px
Pixel density	441.0 ppi
Dual screen support	no
Scratch resistant display	yes
HDR	no
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	2.0 Mpx

Colour of product	Black Red White
Material	Plastic
Water resistant	yes
Shock resistant	no
Dust resistant	yes

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes
Gyroscope	yes
Barometer	yes
ANT+	yes

Dual sim support	no
Sim card size	Micro-SIM
DLNA certified	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	4.0
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
NFC	yes
Charging connection	USB
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
USB version	2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)	yes
Video output	MHL

Replaceable battery	no
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery capacity	2370.0 mAh
Standby time	500.0 h
Talk time	13.0 h
Fast charging	no

Sony Xperia ZL - Q&A (3)

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nicky
over 2 years ago
Why does my Sony Xperia XZ keep restarting?
euna
about 2 years ago
If the Sony Xperia XZ keeps restarting or rebooting itself, one possible reason is that a new firmware update has been installed. To fix this issue, we recommend performing a factory reset on the Sony Xperia XZ.
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Productz
over 1 year ago
Is Xperia ZL waterproof?
grover_feest
over 1 year ago
No, there is no official stance by Sony regarding the Xperia ZL being a waterproof smartphone.
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santo
over 2 years ago
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Sony Xperia ZL Sony - Editorial Reviews (9)

4.1

Based on 9 reviews

Sony Xperia ZL Clear calls, stunning photos, but too pricey

CNET

Published: 22.04.2013

Clear calls, stunning photos, but too pricey

If you can handle its high price, the unlocked Sony Xperia takes excellent photos and features a powerful quad-core processor and fast 4G LTE.

Android Central

Published: 06.05.2013

Sony Xperia ZL review

These are certainly the best specs Sony has ever put in a phone, but does that translate into a device you actually want to buy?

Android Authority

Published: 30.03.2013

Sony Xperia ZL review (video)

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TechRadar

Published: 18.07.2013

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4.5

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SlashGear

Published: 24.05.2013

Sony XPERIA ZL Review

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Digital Trends

Published: 24.05.2013

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The Sony Xperia ZL has a beautiful screen, attractive design, speedy performance, and a decent camera. But a small pile of minor problems makes this $630 phone a tough sell.

Sony Xperia ZL Sony Xperia ZL (Unlocked) Review

PCMAG

Published: 18.04.2013

Sony Xperia ZL (Unlocked) Review

3.5

The unlocked Sony Xperia ZL is a big, beautiful smartphone that's very comfortable to hold, but a sky-high price tag places it out of reach.

Sony Xperia ZL Review Sony Xperia ZL Smartphone

Notebookcheck

Published: 10.05.2013

Review Sony Xperia ZL Smartphone

4.4

Comprehensive review of the Sony Xperia ZL Smartphone (Qualcomm Snapdragon APQ8064A, Qualcomm Adreno 320, 5 &amp;amp;quot;, 151 g) with several measurements, benchmarks and ratings

Sony Xperia ZL Sony Xperia ZL Review: Behind the Curve Everywhere It Counts

Gizmodo

Published: 02.05.2013

Sony Xperia ZL Review: Behind the Curve Everywhere It Counts

Sony's Xperia Z and ZL, were the two most exciting smartphones at this past January's Consumer Electronics. But that feels like years ago now, and with the HTC One and Samsung Galaxy S4 now on the scene, it takes a lot more to be a top-tier device.