| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $260.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 70 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2013, January. Released 2013, March |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm (5.18 x 2.73 x 0.39 in) |
| Weight | 151 g (5.33 oz) | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | |
| Display | Type | TFT |
| Size | 5.0 inches, 68.9 cm2 (~75.6% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Shatter proof glass | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait | |
| GPU | Adreno 320 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 16GB 2GB RAM | |
| Main Camera | Single | 13 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, HDR | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 2 MP |
| Features | No | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) | |
| Infrared port | Yes | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (C6502 only) |
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 2370 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 500 h (2G) / Up to 500 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 13 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 40 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, White, Red |
| Models | C6503, C65023, C6506, C6502 | |
| SAR | 0.96 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.63 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 260 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Display | Contrast ratio: 1294:1 (nominal) / 2.352:1 (sunlight) |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 74dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 82dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -88.2dB / Crosstalk -88.9dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 44h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Sony Xperia ZL
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Employs standard LCD panel technology rather than deep-black AMOLED
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Sony Xperia ZL enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern responsive IPS LCD panel measuring 5 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro. This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 13MP primary sensor—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 2370mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Sony Xperia ZL presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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