Sony Xperia SL White, 32 GB
Detailed Review
Display
The Sony Xperia SL flaunts a display of 10.92 cms; approximately 4.3 inches. You get Shatter Proof Sheet, Scratch-resistant Glass, Mobile Bravia Engine, Gesture Input boasts of in this phone in addition to the standard ones, enabling fine usability. You will be delighted with the sharp picture quality offered by the TFT LCD display of this smartphone. The TFT LCD display of Sony Xperia SL endows high resolution at lower power consumption. The screen size is normal, but a slightly bigger one would've worked more in your favour. You get TFT LCD display with this device. This smartphone presents a resolution of HD, 1280x720 pixels. The display of this phone features 16 colours.Battery
This phone clocks in 390 hrs of standby time on 3G network, under optimal scenario. The battery of this smartphone that bids 7 hours of talk time on 2G network might be questionable area for heavy users. This device features the typical Li-Ion battery. With the battery life of 8 hours of talk time, you might need to be a a little fastidious while multitasking with this device, especially on 3G network. The battery bids 410 hrs of standby time on 2G network.Camera
Equally savourable it might be to click pictures, video recording is equally particularly pleasing. If you are one of those selective bunch of people who remained unfazed by the selfie storm, then the basic Yes, 1.3 MP front camera in this smartphone will not shake your decision. As a bonus to that, the LED serves marvellous results even in faint light, so it does not matter even if the subject is far away. With the built-in Flash of this device you don't really compromise on the image quality, even in low light setting. The quality of your images and videos does not rely solely on megapixels. Based on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you have the flexibility to get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 12.1 megapixels camera.General Features
With dimensions of 64x128x10.6, this smartphone comes pre-loaded with a number of is credited with. If your smartphone is the saving grace of your business life, then Document Viewer, Pushmail (Exchange Active Sync), Neo Reader Barcode Scanner of the Sony Xperia SL will definitely simplify and declutter your professional activities. With the box, you will get Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, Car Charger with Extra Cable, NFC Tags, Case in addition to the smartphone. You might feel the bulk of the phone as it weighs 144 g. Like most of the typical smartphones in the market, the Sony Xperia SL flaunts a touch screen. The Sony Xperia SL here features a White body.Connectivity
On top of the mobile data, this device are able to additionally be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is a winner in a hectic lifestyle, as it allows for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. Featuring an HDMI port, the Sony Xperia SL lets you view all the images, movies and videos and other multimedia content offer in the Sony Xperia SL on bigger screens. Whether it is about at par possesses or advanced possesses like Loudspeaker, this Sony Xperia SL smartphone is created with all such possesses in it. You get a Single Sim, GSM sim with this smartphone. The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's instant location allows the user to keep up with the route while traveling. The sim cards present in this phone is a Micro SIM. The smartphone audio needs are accommodated by the 3.5 mm headphone jack. With a DLNA certification, this device have the flexibility to simply be switched on and it is ready for sharing digital content across multimedia devices. Take joy in hassle-free file sharing with other supporting devices by simply holding them against each other, thanks to the NFC technology of this smartphone. This phone increases efficiency by acting like a dongle when on the tethering mode, which lets the data connection to be used by other remote systems such as laptops, tablets or other smartphone devices. If you mostly use your device for at par purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should do the trick. If you want to avoid the pricey charges levied by the 3G and 4G networks, the at par 2G network connectivity of this smartphone makes it a device made just for you. A higher network type have the flexibility to result in increased power consumption, and you occasion to reflect on this while making a decision.Memory
As a bonus to swift multitasking, the internal RAM of this smartphone assures performance and stability. With the xLOUD Audio Filter Technology, 3D Surround Sound features of the Sony Xperia SL, you are able to feast your eyes on an audio delight with calling as well as with music. The Adreno 220 graphics in this Sony Xperia SL endows you to take joy in your favourite games on the device. Even when your phone stores all your favourite songs, some change in your set playlists is always welcome , and Multimedia FM will come to your rescue. You get a decent internal storage, suitable for moderate users carrying an average amount of media files on their smartphones.Performance
This device features a Qualcomm Scorpion platform processor. Equipped with a 1.7 GHz processor frequency, the Sony Xperia SL bids a power packed performance. A lower frequency would mean the device would take longer to respond, so for a smoother performance, a higher frequency would be optimal. The speed required by most typical apps are accommodated by the Sony Xperia SL without any hindrance. This smartphoneruns on the Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system. The typical operating system android makes sure the latest apps and trends are available to you. If you value your phone's battery life more than speed, then processors with high frequencies and more than one cores may not be the ideal option for you, even though they are the trend today. So, if you don't use your phone to handle many things at once, and would like to just use one task or function at a time, then this smartphone, which caters to you Dual Core processor, would be just the phone for you. You are able to avoid heating up your phone from over-usage and additionally save on its energy throughout the day by not overloading it with too many running apps, and completing just one task at a time. The Sony Xperia SL possesses a platform that operates at GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 GHz.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
If there is one thing absolutely vital in my smartphone apart from great call management, is it being able to download and edit most email attachments; and much more such as Document Viewer, Pushmail (Exchange Active Sync), Neo Reader Barcode Scanner present in this device. No point fidgeting with a screen that poses real difficulty both while watching videos and typing on the cramped keyboard, the portability that is offered by the smaller screen seems futile against the little value it offers with respect to functionality. Not an hour goes by without my phone ringing, that's why I always go for something like the Sony Xperia SL that has all the advanced features to ease the communication. Although I am not so much into file sharing via Bluetooth as I am more of an email guy, but it is quite essential for hands-free calling. I am constantly on the move, even if most of the travel routes are familiar, the GPS navigation in the Sony Xperia SL is quite reliable and reassuring.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
The size of the Sony Xperia SL makes it extremely portable, but with its tiny and cramped keypad it's really not of much use to me. I never let a special occasion pass by without recording it, right from cake cutting to dinner parties; and the Sony Xperia SL with good recording features is really good for me. I don't like the camera in particular, and I won't be buying the Sony Xperia SL, however good the other features might be. I like the Sony Xperia SL mainly for its huge internal storage, I never prefer deleting images or videos from my phone.Ishan's Review (A geek)
Although the display looks great, the tiny screen size is too awkward to please the gamer or the ardent bookworm in me. Gaming on the Sony Xperia SL with 1.7 GHz is decently fluid, not that exciting though; for the long haul however, I would recommend a higher frequency for gaming. Well, gaming on dual core is really bad with numerous hang-ups and extremely slow app load time. Not just multi-tasking, but running heavier games and apps simultaneously is breeze with 1 GB RAM. The Sony Xperia SL with the 32 GB internal storage really talks to me; it understands my storage needs when it comes to my ebook and gaming collection.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Sony |
| Business Features: | Document Viewer , Pushmail (Exchange Active Sync) , Neo Reader Barcode Scanner |
| Handset Color: | White |
| Form: | Bar |
| Keypad: | No |
| SIM Size: | Micro SIM |
| Call Features: | Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | Xperia SL |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Single Sim , GSM |
| In the Box: | Handset , Battery , Charger , Headset , Data Cable , Car Charger with Extra Cable , NFC Tags , Case |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Recording Frames: | 30 fps |
| Flash: | LED |
| Other Camera Features: | Auto Focus , Geo-tagging , Touch Focus , Face and Smile Detection , Image Stabilization , 3D Sweep Panorama , Red Eye Reduction , Scene Recognition , Self-timer |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 16x |
| HD Recording: | HD , Full HD |
| Rear Camera: | 12.1 MP |
| Front Facing Camera: | Yes , 1.3 MP |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports MP4 , 3GP , AVI , H.264 , H.263 , WMV |
| Sound Enhancement: | xLOUD Audio Filter Technology , 3D Surround Sound |
| Ringtone: | MP3 |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports FLAC , MIDI , MP3 , eACC , WAV |
| FM: | Yes |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Internet Features: | |
| GPRS: | Yes , 86 kbps |
| EDGE: | Yes , 237 kbps |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
| Tethering: | USB , Wi-fi Hotspot |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Preinstalled Browser: | Android 4.0 |
| HDMI Port: | Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | A-GPS , GLONASS , Google Maps |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| 3G: | Yes , 14.4 Mbps HSDPA , 5.8 Mbps HSUPA |
| DLNA: | Yes |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer |
| Sensors: | Proximity Sensor , Compass , Gyro Sensor , Ambient Light Sensor , Magnetometer Sensor |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | YouTube , Facebook , Media Go , Media Transfer Protocol Support , Twitter , Instant Messaging , Bookmarks , Google Street View and Lattitude , Gmail , Google Sync |
| Additional Features: | Walkman , Album Application , Image Sensor , Manual Equalizer , NFC Connectivity , Games , Video Chat , 50 GB Cloud Space , Near Field Communication , Exmor , Video Stabilizer , Audio and Video Streaming , Flight Mode , Alarm , Calculator , Calendar , Infinite Button , Notes , Setup Guide , Stopwatch , Timer , Album Application , Image Sensor , Manual Equalizer , NFC Connectivity , Games , Video |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | HD |
| Display Resolution: | 1280x720 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | Shatter Proof Sheet , Scratch-resistant Glass , Mobile Bravia Engine , Gesture Input |
| Display Type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Size: | 4.3 inches |
| Display Color: | 16 M |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 144 g |
| Size: | 64x128x10.6 mm |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 7 hrs |
| Talk Time (3G): | 8 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 410 hrs |
| Standby Time (3G): | 390 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 1750 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| RAM: | 1 GB |
| Internal: | 32 GB |
| User Memory: | 26 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 900 , 1800 , 1900; UMTS - 2100 |
| User Interface: | Timescape |
| OS: | Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Graphics: | Adreno 220 |
| Java: | Yes |
| Processor Frequency: | 1.7 GHz |
| Processor: | Qualcomm Scorpion |
| Processor Cores: | Dual Core |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
For me the 4.3 inches display is the first thing I noticed in the Sony Xperia SL. I love texting and all my friends too prefer texting over talking, so I find the screen size of the Sony Xperia SL very cramped. Yes, 12.1 MP is not that great camera resolution. There are so many smartphones with better megapixels sometimes even cheaper than this phone. I love clicking pictures with my smartphone and this one doesn't seem up for it. I can't imagine my smartphone without the secondary camera. I and my friends simply love the selfies and groupies and click hundreds of them. It's too much effort to do it with the main camera, so having a cool front camera is much better; it is more fun to have front camera with higher megapixels. My smartphone should do a lot of things simultaneously and not just basic messaging, emails and browsing. And the 2G network is too slow to do anything more than that. I can now travel to almost any new place or location with the built-in GPS and it is great help during various emergencies, traffic updates or navigation issues. I always forget charging my phone so USB charging via my laptop is really a good option for me and sometimes I even use this port to transfer music and images. I love the Sony Xperia SL where I hardly delete photos and videos due to storage issues. Plus I even carry around my entire music library. My smartphone is my world and it easily carries around my numerous group pics, videos with friends, my favourite YouTube videos, music, books, social networking apps and much more.