Overall Score
24.4Category Breakdown
Overall(#6286)24.4
Performance(#4715)56.0
Camera(#5104)36.0
Display(#9676)21.4
Battery(#5759)21.0
Build(#3827)15.2
Connectivity(#3388)55.2
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Sony Xperia ZL features a compact design with dimensions of 131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm and a weight of 151g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 5.0-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 441 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset with a quad-core 1.5 GHz CPU and Adreno 320 GPU, paired with 2GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor with autofocus, capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is limited to 2 MP.
- Battery capacity stands at 2370 mAh, without fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs Android 4.1.2, upgradable to 5.1.1, providing a relatively smooth user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G.
- The phone is available in black, white, and red colors, but lacks water resistance.
- Overall, the Xperia ZL combines solid performance and a decent camera in a compact form factor.
Specifications
General
Release Date2013
Announced2013
DescriptionAlso known as:Sony Xperia C6503, C6502, C6506, Sony Xperia ZL LTE, Sony Xperia ZL HSPA+Released as Sony Xperia ZQ in Brazil
Display
Size5"
TypeTFT
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
PPI1080
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionShatter proof glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPUQuad-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
Memory16GB 2GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Front Camera2 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps, HDR
Selfie Video1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity2370 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2370 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm (5.18 x 2.73 x 0.39 in)
Weight151 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Red
Foldable✗
SAR0.96 W/kg (head) 1.47 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (C6502 only)