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The Sony Xperia L originally launched as a mid-range handset, but heavy discounts since mean it's now more of a rival for the popular Motorola Moto G . And it may suprise you to discover that the Xperia L runs the Moto G surprisingly close. The build qua...
A great budget smartphone with decent performance, a top-quality display and a surprisingly competent camera...
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techradar.com/au/ Updated:
2014-07-24 03:58:46
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The days of Sony Ericsson are long gone, with Sony pushing its own smartphone brand to the fore, aided by the excellent Xperia Z. In a smartphone market that is becoming ever more populated, the Sony Xperia L sits towards the bottom, looking up at the afo...
Decent battery, Bright screen, Fantastic camera, Shutter button...
Fiddly keyboard, Outdated design, Poor front camera, Average performance...
Sony have left the Xperia L to compete at the bottom end of the market and the 8MP camera on the back is clearly the phone's biggest asset, so it's easy to see why Sony have made a bit of a song and dance about it. Aiming at the bottom of the market does...
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whatmobile.net Updated:
2014-07-24 03:58:46
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The Xperia L is billed as a low-end device, but features some fairly impressive mid-tier specs. But you’ll pay for the improvement, with the phone costing £249 (SIM-free)The Xperia L is not going to win any design awards. Unlike its big brother the ‘Z’ it...
Snappy camera, Good looking screen, Good battery life...
Weird design, PlayStation Mobile lacking, Some lag in screen response...
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This year Sony has caused heads to turn with its superior, tough-bodied Xperia Z, and it has created positive waves with its mid-priced Xperia SP too. But the company has also released a more budget friendly handset, the Xperia L. The L comes in at around...
Sharp and vivid display, Solid performer, Dedicated camera key...
Dubious design, Camera is rather disappointing, Scant storage, too much bloatware...
In the end the Sony Xperia L is a rather disappointing handset. Even if you set the physical design to one side and concentrate on the innards, there are a lot of niggles, and some serious irritation around the fact that the main camera doesn't live up t...
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The Xperia Z is the jewel in the Sony smartphone crown at the moment, but there are some interesting things happening further down the scale, like the Xperia L, which combines style and capability for around half the price. It's on sale now for around £2...
Interesting design, decent screen, good battery life, reasonable price...
Processor could be better, not latest version of Android, no 4G...
The Sony Xperia L is far from the cutting edge of smartphone development, but it's a good looking, solidly built low to midrange device with a decent screen and a pretty good camera. The processor is a little lacking, and it's a shame it's not running t...
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Given the tapered design at the bottom of the Sony Xperia L, I can understand why my colleagues instinctively pushed the phone's display upwards, hoping to find a physical keypad below. But this is not a slider phone.You use the virtual keyboard on its...
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Sony's Xperia U is the baby of the new Xperia NXT series, short for next generation. It follows the same design principles of the Xperia S and Xperia P models but has a more compact frame.Sony really wasn't kidding when it said its new NXT" series of Xper...
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The Xperia L is Sony's mid-range handset for this year, slotting in under the powerful Xperia SP and flagship Xperia Z. It's currently fairly expensive on contract but, at less than £225 SIM-free, you get an awful lot of phone for your money. The hand...
Surprisingly good value with superb low-light camera performance - an excellent Budget Buy handset...
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What is the Sony Xperia L? The Sony Xperia L is a 4.3-inch Android phone that's available in white, black and red. It's a smaller, cheaper sibling to the Sony Xperia Z that, at £250 on a SIM-free basis, lies between mid-market and budget phones. It costs...
Bright 4.3-inch display, Intuative interface, Responsive interface...
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...
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T3.com
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The Sony Xperia Z was finally the proof we needed that the Japanese tech giant could in fact build a smartphone to truly rival the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 and now it's setting its sights on the other end of the market with the Sony Xperia L. A...
Impressive camera for price, Expensive-looking design, STAMINA battery mode...
Sharp bezel, Unresponsive touchscreen, No Bravia Engine display tech...
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The Xperia L is the most affordable of the new generation of Xperia phones, and while it may be missing a few of the excellent features in the more pricey models, it still offers plenty for a mid-range handset. The CPU can cope with the latest games...
Attractive design; Featurepacked midrange snapper.
Limited onboard storage; Battery life is average.
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-...
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mobilechoiceuk.com Updated:
2014-07-24 03:58:47
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Sonys flagship Xperia Z phone is a premium five-inch slice of loveliness, but likely to be priced out of most peoples budget, hence a swift release of two more wallet-friendly models: the 4.6-inch Xperia SP, which costs a good chunk less but still rocks...
Smart design; Featurepacked midrange camera...
Limited internal storage; Average battery life...
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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The Sony Xperia L is the company's latest low-to-mid range Android smartphone. Despite entry-level specifications, the Xperia L appears to be targeting snap happy consumers with an 8-megapixel camera that can capture HDR photos and videos...
HDR photos and videos, Compact size, microSD card slot...
No 4G, No Australian ETA...
Despite entry-level specifications and a likely low price, the Xperia L appears to be targeting snap happy consumers with an 8-megapixel camera that can capture HDR photos and videos...
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The Sony Xperia L is the latest smartphone to slide in at the bottom end of the Japanese firm's range, launching alongside the mid-range Xperia SP to complete a trio of handsets headlined by the Sony Xperia Z . It's the natural replacement for the Xperia...
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...
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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...
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digitalversus.com Updated:
2014-07-24 03:58:47
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After the Xperia P, T and S, today we're reviewing the Xperia U, the entry-level model in Sony's flagship smartphone line, released a few months ago. Physically similar to the...
Handling, Original design, Decent audio out...
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...
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computeractive.co.uk Updated:
2014-07-24 03:58:47
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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...
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Sony’s Xperia U looks and feels very much like an $800 smartphone. It sports a dual-core 1GHz processor, 3.5-inch 480 x 854-pixel display, with a reasonably high dot pitch of approximately 280ppi.There’s a good quality 5-megapixel camera, and while the...
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gadgetdaily.xyz Updated:
2014-07-24 03:58:47
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Sony's Xperia range of smartphones is now an established brand, and the new Xperia U follows the form quite well. It is a small handset, in size as well as in price, and it might well have its greatest appeal among those who like a bit of bling with their...
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geeksquad.co.uk Updated:
2014-07-24 03:58:47
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Sony have been taking on the might of HTC and Samsung for a comparatively short time, but with handsets like the newly released Xperia U and Go they are making great headway. Agent Barry Campbell puts Sony's latest (and shiniest) smartphone through its pa...
Great social integration and smooth performance from the Android Operating System, solid hardware, lots of features for a sub-£200, SIM-free smartphone...
720p video recording and playback struggled in our tests, unusual styling may put some off, a little too much plastic in places, Xperia U design, At a glance the phone is stylish, with an eye-catching, if slightly gimmicky band of colour at the base. Whet...
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techview.co Updated:
2014-07-24 03:58:47
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Back at Mobile World Congress in February this year, Sony announced the next two devices in its Xperia NXT series, following on from the Sony Xperia S. The Xperia NXT series are Sony's first devices since it bought out Ericsson's share in the joint ventur...
Interchangeable cover, Customisable colour LED notification bar, Striking design, Excellent onscreen touch keyboard with swipelike functionality built in, The Bad:, Sluggish performance, Odd position of navigation keys, White Back cover attracts dirt and...
Sluggish performance, Odd position of navigation keys, White Back cover attracts dirt and discolours, No microSD card slot, Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS feels outdated...
Whilst the Sony Xperia U won't stand tall against higher powered opposition (which have a higher price tag), the smartphone will definitely stand tall against its competition in the low-end market.Available for £165 in the UK, the Sony Xperia U takes on t...
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Sony's Xperia U may be the baby of the company's new NXT series of Android phones but it certainly doesn't look out of place among more expensive alternatives. A compact design, good build quality and a functional user interface are only let down by a...
The Sony Xperia U is an entry level model targeted at pre-paid users. When you consider its price, the overall package of excellent build quality, good battery life and intuitive software represents good value. There are a couple of drawbacks, the main...
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Sony has launched three smartphones this year; the top-of-the-range Xperia S, the mid-range Xperia P and this, the budget Xperia U. Being a Sony handset, it's more of a lower-mid-range phone than the ultra-cheap Android handsets we're used to seeing fr...
A satisfying phone to hold and use, which is particularly good value SIM-free...
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The Sony Xperia U sits at the cheaper end of Sony's range of Android smartphones, using similar styling to the much larger Xperia S and the slightly larger Xperia P and Xperia Miro , setting it apart from Sony's rounder phones, including the rugged Sony X...
Solid construction, Clear display, Fast, smooth Android, Clever Facebook integration, Nice music player...
Awful 720p video, No SD card slot, Only 4GB storage, Browser looks dated, Stiff camera button...
If you're not caught up in today's obsession with enormous display sizes, the Sony Xperia U is a great choice of smartphone. It has all the speed, power and features of the larger Android phones that cost two or three times as much - your only compromise...
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Here we go then, with another handset in Sony's Xperia line-up. In some ways, the Xperia U is more of the same, but in others, it dishes up some real surprises for a smartphone that comes in at a price just tipping over £200 SIM-free. At that price, you d...
Distinctive design, Sharp if small screen, Capable processor, Front camera...
No memory expansion, A bit too small overall...
It is hard not to be impressed by the Xperia U's screen resolution or by Sony's efforts to squeeze in a dual-core processor. But on the other hand, Sony's failure to allow for memory expansion and the old hat Android 2.3 are downers, and overall the hand...
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The Xperia U is the tiniest of the Xperia series to dates, and manages to fit in most of the range’s great features, such as a very decent snapper, dual-core chip, and colourful, sharp display. Only battery life proves unimpressive. If you want to w...
Clear, vibrant display; small but chunky; dualcore processor; cool interchangeable lip...
Unimpressive battery life; stiff camera key; too small for some users...
The Sony Xperia U is small enough to pop in a pocket or bag, plus it has a dual-core chip and clear display, making it a great media machine for films and games...
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It's a popular price-point and there are already plenty of big names occupying the space – is there room for one more? We spent a week with the Xperia U to find out.Sony's new Xperia brand handsets are blockier, thicker and more slab-like than Sony Ericss...
Good build quality, Compact, Lightweight, Very portable, Fast performance, Excellent display...
Poor camera, Interface is a bit intrusive...
We were pleasantly surprised by the Xperia U, it's a very sharp and cohesive package that we would actually recommend to people looking for a good entry-level Android handset.The Xperia U will typically cost somewhere in the region of £200 SIM-free, which...
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The Sony Xperia U is the smallest and most affordable offering from this year's Xperia smartphone range. This sub-£200 smartphone punches well above its weight in a number of areas. Read our Sony Xperia U review to find out more. Read more mobile phone...
The Xperia U is one of the best smartphones we've seen for under £200. For this price you get a capable handset providing higher performance than some more expensive rivals – all with a fantastic screen and a two-day battery life. The phone's maind dow...
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evogadget.com Updated:
2014-07-24 03:58:47
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Japanese manufacturer Sony comes yet again with an instantly successful smartphone. At least that was what we thought as we analyzed this model yesterday. If you are low on your budget, the price of a gadget will play an important role. But fear not, the...
The conclusion of our analysis is the following: the Sony Xperia U will be a viable choice for consumers who want to opt for a cheap smartphone. Its nice design will also be seen as a pro point. And the fact that it can be used for daily tasks will also...
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gadgetynews.com Updated:
2015-03-05 04:47:47
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On Tuesday I was invited to go hands on with the new Sony Mobile Xperia NXT Series – better known as Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U smartphones.I have already chatted a little bit about the Sony Mobile Xperia S and the latest phones to be unveiled – The...
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The Sony Xperia U is the low-end model in the company's Android portfolio for 2012.Design and displayThe Sony Xperia U is an entry level pre-paid smartphone but its design is very reminiscent of far more expensive models, notably the company's flagship Xp...
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The Sony Xperia U smartphone belongs to the new set of Android-flavored smartphones, which include the flagship device Sony Xperia S, the Sony Xperia P and the Sony Xperia Sola launched by Sony recently.The new Android smartphones obviously no longer bear...
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This is part three of my brother's report on the 2012 Sony Xperia NXT smartphone line launch held last week. The most affordable member of this year's Sony Xperia Android smartphone family - Sony Xperia U - is by no means a push-over...
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The existence of the Sony Xperia U (previously known as Kumquat) hasn't been entirely a surprise and it is one of the two NXT smartphones to round off the trio of new Sony-branded devices, with the other being the Xperia P and the earlier announced Xperia...
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The existence of the Sony Xperia U (previously known as Kumquat) hasn't been entirely a surprise and it is one of the two NXT smartphones to round off the trio of new Sony-branded devices, with the other being the Xperia P and the earlier announced Xperia...
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After the high-end Xperia Z Sony now also offers a mainstream smartphone with the Xperia L . The 4.3-inch screen of our review unit is slightly smaller compared to the 5-inch sibling Xperia Z and is also not as powerful. Instead of a quad core SoC it i...
Good build quality, Good screen, Good camera, Camera with HDR, Decent battery runtimes, High viewing angle stability, Current Android version 4.1...
Plastic case, No LTE support, glossy surface...
Sony offers a recommendable mainstream smartphone with the Xperia L, which has no significant drawbacks. The 4.3-inch device offers a lot of features for a price starting at about 240 Euros (~$310) at some retailers. The device comes with a good display...
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There are a lot of mid-range phones out there, and most of them are fairly average looking. Yes, they work and they don't look awful, but they aren't particularly eye catching, either. Enter the Sony Xperia L .Though their phones aren't proving to be as p...
In the end, the Sony Xperia L is a solid but not exactly remarkable phone when it comes to performance. What should help it stand out in its fairly crowded category are its looks and design. Whether or not this is enough to sway you from the countless o...
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recombu.com Updated:
2014-07-24 03:58:47
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Not everyone is looking for a 4G connected handset just yet and as such, Sony is still more than happy to instil its premium smartphone experience into a more conventional piece of hardware. Meet the Sony Xperia L.Drawing from Sony's Arc design language...
Premium UI, Promising camera, Ergonomic design...
Underwhelming battery, Low internal storage, Expensive...
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The Sony Xperia L is a mid-range device that screams Sony from the first look. And in a world filled with affordable mid-range Android devices design is of paramount importance. In this case, the Xperia L is an elegant phone, featuring a noticeable in...
Elegant design, Sony has done a good job with Walkman and video apps...
Slightly bleak screen, Processor is not future proof, Mediocre camera...
Sony is offering the Xperia L off-contract in the United States for the affordable price of $350. It is a device that will find its popularity in developing markets though where price is of bigger importance. The Xperia L is a well-rounded mid-ranger...
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The biggest issue we had with the other NXT series smartphones was software. Sony seems to be having trouble letting Gingerbread go, and the Xperia U doesn't buck the trend: it launches as yet another Android 2.3 smartphone, over half a year after Android...
Dense, bright display, Snappy, agile performance, Enduring battery life, Great call quality...
Ships with Android 2.3, not 4.0, Chubby design feels a little awkward, LED lights not for everyone...
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More Info Sony Xperia P review Sony officially debuts Xperia U at MWC 2012 Sony Xperia U gets torn to pieces, FCC destroys something beautiful There's an oft-used idiom about small packages, which frequently doesn't apply to the world of technology. That'...
Smooth performanceBright screenComfortable to use...
Limited storage spaceOld Gingerbread OSSome minor software quirks...
While the Xperia U might appear to be the next one down from the P, better battery life and general performance make this a worthy consideration if you have an eye for a smaller phone...
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The Sony Xperia U begs to be noticed with its removable bottom caps in different colors and boxy design, clearly aiming for the younger crowd, but its capable hardware and affordable price actually make it suitable for everybody. We have a dual-core p...
Very good specs and design for the price, Two seconds sleeptosnap camera mode, Good call quality, Strong and clear loudspeaker, Transparent strip illuminates with different colors...
Subpar video quality, No microSD slot, Lack of oleophobic coating...
Sony has cut a few corners to achieve the very affordable price of the Xperia U, like the lack of oleophobic coating and microSD slot, but these are still overshadowed by the cool design and the contemporary specs like a dual-core processor and screen...
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Despite some successes last year with devices like the Xperia Arc, Sony’s gotten off to a shaky start in 2012. It was first to market with a new flagship device, in the form of the Xperia S, only to be eclipsed just a month later by HTC One X. And with...
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Sony pushed the Xperia S out of the door back in March, but the Xperia P and Xperia U have lagged behind a little in making it to market. Both of those devices are finally with us, and just like HTC, Sony seems to be banking on three phones hitting dif...
The Xperia U is decent, but we can’t look past the two glaring issues. The first is the screen: maybe we’re nitpicking, but we wouldn’t be able to live with it for an extended period of time without becoming extremely irritated. Secondly, the omission...
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