Sony Xperia L

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The Sony Xperia L is a discontinued mid-range Android smartphone manufactured by Sony Mobile. It was released in April 2013 and featured a 4.3-inch display, 1 GHz dual-core processor, and 8-megapixel rear-facing camera.

Sony Xperia L Price

At the time of it's release in 2013, May, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Sony Xperia L was about 130 EUR.

The retail price of a new or used/second hand Sony Xperia L varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Sony Xperia L across different regions, markets and countries.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What are the features of Sony Xperia L?

The Sony Xperia L features a 4.3-inch LCD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, a single-lens rear camera, and a 1,750 mAh battery.

How to reset or factory restore Sony Xperia L device?

There are several ways to reset or factories restore a Sony Xperia L device, but the most common and recommended methods are: 1. Using the Android recovery menu: This method is commonly used when you want to reset your device and keep your apps and data. Follow these steps to access the Android recovery menu: a. Turn off your device. b. Press and hold the Volume Up button and the Power button at the same time until the recovery menu appears. c. Once you're in the recovery menu, select "Wipe data/factory data" and confirm your choice. 2. Using the fast boot menu: This method is used when you want to reset your device completely, including all user data, system data, and preinstalled apps. Follow these steps to access the fast boot menu: a. Connect your device to your computer. b. Open a command prompt and type "adb devices" to make sure your device is recognized by your computer. c. Type "fastboot reboot recovery" to enter the recovery menu. d. Once you're in the recovery menu, select "Wipe data/factory data" and confirm your choice. 3. Using a computer: This method is used when you want to reset your device completely and your device is not responding to any keys. Follow these steps: a. Connect your device to your computer. b. Open a command prompt and type "adb devices" to make sure your device is recognized by your computer. c. Type "fastboot flash recovery /path/to/recovery.img" (replace "/path/to/recovery.img" with the actual path to the recovery image file on your computer) to flash the recovery image to your device. d. Disconnect your device from the computer and press and hold the Volume Down button and the Power button at the same time until the recovery menu appears. e. Once you're in the recovery menu, select "Wipe data/factory data" and confirm your choice. In summary, the most common and recommended way to reset or factories restore a Sony Xperia L device is by using the Android recovery menu or fast boot menu, while the computer method is only recommended in extreme cases when the device is not responding to any keys. It's always recommended to back up your data before resetting your device, especially if you have important information on it.

What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia L?

The Sony Xperia L has a 1,750 mAh battery.

What type of display does Sony Xperia L have?

The Sony Xperia L has a 4.3-inch LCD display.


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - C2104, C2105
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 - C2105
HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C2104
SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced2013, March. Released 2013, May
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions128.7 x 65 x 9.7 mm (5.07 x 2.56 x 0.38 in)
Weight137 g (4.83 oz)
SIMMini-SIM

Display

TypeTFT
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm2 (~60.9% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~228 ppi density)
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass

Platform

OSAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8230 Snapdragon 400 (28 nm)
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 305

Memory

Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM
eMMC 4.5

Main Camera

Single8 MP, f/2.4, AF
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Video720p@30fps, HDR

Selfie camera

SingleVGA
Video

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
PositioningGPS
NFCYes
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 1750 mAh, removable
Stand-byUp to 498 h (2G) / Up to 454 h (3G)
Talk timeUp to 8 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 9 h (3G)
Music playUp to 43 h 12 min

Misc

ColorsBlack, White, Red
ModelsC2105, C2104
SAR0.79 W/kg (head) ย  ย  1.38 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.69 W/kg (head)
PriceAbout 130 EUR

Tests

DisplayContrast ratio: 1077:1 (nominal) / 1.351:1 (sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 72dB / Noise 67dB / Ring 79dB
Audio qualityNoise -87.0dB / Crosstalk -88.0dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 39h

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