Sony Xperia L2 is the most affordable of three new phones recently added to the Xperia range by Sony for 2018. It offers a bigger display than the Xperia XA2 and shares similar group selfie camera and fingerprint scanner as that phone and the Xperia XA2 Ultra.
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Sony Xperia L2 Key Specs & Features
- 5.5-inch IPS Display, 720 x 1280 pixels (267ppi)
- 1.5GHz quad-core Mediatek MT6737T CPU with 3GB RAM
- Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- 13MP Rear Camera and 8MP Front Camera
- 32GB Storage, up to 256GB memory card
- 4G LTE (up to 150 Mbps download)
- Fingerprint Scanner (Rear)
- 3300 mAh Battery
Design and Display
Sony Xperia L2 retains the Xperia design language we are all familiar with. It is neither classy nor ugly, just practical. The body features plastic, but you can expect that to be durable. The device is slightly thicker than the other new Xperia phones, but lighter than the Xperia XA2 Ultra.
Sony Xperia L2 has a larger screen, compared to the Xperia XA2. But expect images to be less sharp with a resolution of 1,280 x 720 pixels.
Camera
The primary shooter on the Sony Xperia L2 has a resolution of 13 megapixels. You may expect decent performance from this one when capturing images, but don’t anticipate too much.
The Sony Xperia L2 looks like a great one for taking selfies with friends. It has an 8MP front facing snapper with a 120-degree wide-angle lens. With this, you can capture more people in your shots.
Performance and OS
Equipped with a MediaTek MT6737T processor, the Sony Xperia L2 definitely can’t match its more expensive siblings in performance. But decent multitasking looks feasible with the provision of 3GB RAM. Highly graphics intensive games may not run as smoothly, though.
Internal storage is 32 GB and it is also expandable by up to 256 GB via a microSD card slot. You may be disappointed somewhat that this one still boots Android 7.0 Nougat OS.
Other Specs and Features
Like the Xperia XA2 and its Ultra variant, this phone offers you a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor. It comes with a similar capacity 3,300 mAh battery as the former. There is Qnovo Adaptive Charging tech for monitoring the health of the battery and prolonging its lifespan.
The Xperia L2 will be available in both single and double SIM variants. It supports 4G LTE connectivity. There is reversible USB Type-C and NFC among its connectivity features.
Pricing and availability
Sony Xperia L2 is not yet available in Nigeria, but the smartphone is now available for pre-order on BestBuy.com for $250. It is expected that the Sony Xperia L2 will begin its global launch on February 16, 2018. We currently have no data on pricing and availability for Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya. When available, Sony Xperia L2 Price in Nigeria is expected to range from 90,000 Naira to 150,000 Naira depending on your location in the country.
Sony Xperia L2 Specs
Here are a few specs of the Sony Xperia L2:
General Features
- Platform: Android 7.1.1 (Nougat)
- Processor: Quad-core Processor: 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 (Mediatek MT6737T)
- GPU: Mali-T720MP2
- Memory: 3 GB RAM
- Colours: Black, Gold, Pink
- Dimension: 150 x 78 x 9.8 mm
- Weight: 178 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM
- SIM Count: Single SIM or Dual SIM, Dual stand-by
Display
- Display: 5.5 inches, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 720 x 1280 pixels (267 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP Camera, f/2.0, 1080p HD Video@30fps
- Rear Camera Features: Autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR
- Front Camera: 8 MP Camera, f/2.4,1080p HD Video@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 32 GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes, up to 256 GB
- Bundled Cloud Storage: –
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes
- 2G CDMA 1X: –
- 3G WCDMA: Yes
- 3G CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes, HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
- CDMA EVDO: –
- 4G LTE: Yes, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
- WLAN: Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes, Bluetooth v4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
- NFC: Yes
- Infrared Blaster: –
- USB Port: Yes, 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: –
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes, MP3/eAAC+/WAV/Flac player
- Video Player: Yes, DivX/MP4/H.264 player
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: –
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: –
- Voice Control: –
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: No
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: No
Battery
- Battery: 3300 mAh Li-Ion Battery (Non Removable)
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: –
