Full Review of SONY XPERIA ZL
Up front, the Xperia ZL looks quite a bit like the Z, except for the wider ear piece grille and a front camera at the bottom of the handset—the first time we’ve seen a camera placed here. The handset also features the same scratch-resistant and shatterproof glass but is heavier than the Z (151 gm), which is because it’s a bit thicker as well—9.8mm in depth as compared to the 7.9mm Z.
The sides have mirror-finished plastic strips along with similar button placement. The ZL is much smaller than the Z, but Sony has kept the screen size the same. This gives the illusion of a larger screen since the bezel is shaved down quite a bit on all sides. The ZL also enjoys the addition of a notification light at the bottom, which pulsates in different colours based on the type of notification
The display is exactly the same as the one on the Xperia Z, but is a little brighter and the colours are more vivid. The viewing angles are still pretty average and sunlight legibility is not the best. Sony still gives you full HD resolution on the 5-inch panel, bringing the overall pixel count to 441ppi. The ZL’s interface is slick and fluid, just like that of the Z. Along with the usual selection of Xperia apps, you also get Sony Music, which lets you stream or download thousands of songs across genres, both international and local. The biggest problem with this app is the lack of a search function; you have to manually sort through albums or artists which is a real pain. The other app is Sony LIV, which streams local TV serials The ZL also features an IR port that lets you use it as a remote by way of the bundled app.
Audio quality is pretty good thanks to the MH-EX300AP stock in-ear headphones. The Xperia ZL is a quad-band GSM and 3G handset, but with no LTE support for India. Along with this, you also get dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v4.0 NFC, GLONASS, the works. We didn’t face any overheating issues with the Xperia ZL when using GPS or playing games.
The ZL borrows the same camera units from the Z—a 13-megapixel shooter at the back and a 2-megapixel front camera, both capable of 1080p video recording. The quality of the front camera is pretty good for self-portraits as well as video calling. The main camera is not very impressive, especially for low-light photography.
The Sony Xperia ZL is priced at Rs 29360. Its feature rich and has the performance to back it up. Moreover, it isn’t plagued by the little niggling issues we found with the Xperia Z (earpiece problem, overheating non-ergonomic design). Its also more comfortable to hold due to its relatively smaller size. We recommend the Xperia ZL over the Z despite the former not being water and dust-proof.
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