Sony Xperia L2 smartphone - advantages and disadvantages

Due to the rapid pace of development of electronics, today there are no problems with the choice of mid-range smartphones. The best manufacturers are vying with each other to offer their models to the average consumer, luring him with the most popular models, novelties and product advantages. However, this is where the hitch begins.

In some cases, market saturation can play a cruel joke on the buyer. After all, entering the store and observing a huge assortment of all kinds of gadgets in front of you, it is very easy to place the selection criteria incorrectly and make an unprofitable purchase. Especially when you have a very vague idea of ​​how to choose a reliable and affordable smartphone in your head. We will tell you about the main parameters that you should pay attention to when buying on the example of the Sony Xperia L2 Smartphone.

Design

At the beginning of 2018, the world famous Sony corporation introduced its new product to the market - the Sony Xperia L2 smartphone. Initially, the model is designed for work and multimedia tasks in conditions of high autonomy, during everyday use. Compared to other models, this gadget stands out for its strict style and perfectly balanced characteristics. Also, we must not forget about the affordable price - only 16,000 rubles.

The Sony Xperia L2 is aimed at consumers of all ages and is available on the Russian market in three color options: black, pink and gold. The body of the smartphone is made in the classic strict, matte design for the company. People who appreciate straight lines and restraint in everything related to the design of gadgets will really like this device.

Appearance

Regarding the design, the phone is made in the form of a monolithic block with an aspect ratio equal to 9 to 16. On the front panel there is: a peephole of the front video camera, a proximity and lighting sensor, a miniature speaker mesh and a light indicator. The manufacturer's logo is also located above the screen.

The back cover is made of high-quality plastic, which is pleasant to the touch and due to its curved shape fits well in the hand. The panel neatly houses the main camera with flash and a fingerprint scanner, which is made to match the main body color. Also here is the inscription "XPERIA", which looks very appropriate here.

On the right side there is a power / lock button and a speaker volume rocker. On the left is a hybrid slot for two SIM-cards and a memory card.

The top cutoff contains a standard 3.5 mm audio output and a duplicate microphone. Below, the manufacturer placed a USB Type-C communication connector, a main microphone and a powerful external speaker.

It is also very pleasing that during the time of universal copying of design decisions, Sony remains true to its values ​​and classic design.

The updated version lacks the usual button for working with the camera. Instead, you need to double-tap the power button to capture the picture.

Screen

This smartphone model is equipped with a 5.5-inch IPS screen with a Full HD resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels. And the PPI value is equal to 267. The PPI value is the value that characterizes the number of pixels per square inch. Usually, the higher the PPI, the better the picture. The monitor also has a good protective glass such as Corning Gorilla Glass and an oleophobic coating, which ensures optimal operation of the device even when used in "not very clean" conditions. The gadget is also equipped with automatic brightness control and supports the "multitouch" function - up to ten simultaneous touches.

Also, which is not typical for budget models - the monitor has a very low uncontrolled color inversion when viewed from an angle, which is also very good. Another nice "twist" is the function that includes the so-called mini display. This is a very handy addition if you need to operate your phone with one hand.

Reference! Inversion is the function of flipping the colors back (black becomes white and white becomes black). This ability is intended to help people with poor eyesight who need high contrast when reading.

Also, which is typical for Sony smartphones, this model has a characteristic feature in the form of a cold range of screen shades. This problem can be easily resolved by changing the RGB settings to change the color balance and customizing the monitor for each user.

Cameras

Frontal

This model has a front-facing camera with a resolution of 8 megapixels and a wide-angle lens with a flip of 120 degrees. These indicators will be more than enough for making video calls or taking selfies.

Main

The main camera, like on all phones, is more powerful. The Sony Xperia L2 is equipped with a high-performance 13-megapixel camera with image autofocus. Among other characteristics, the device can please with a shooting resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, a set aperture of F / 2.0, LED flash and a decent video frame rate (30 fps).

Speaker

The device has two stereo speakers with high sound quality. For maximum comfort while listening to music on board, there is an additional option ClearAudio +. It automatically reconfigures all audio parameters for clear and comfortable sound. There is also a full equalizer and Clear Bass technology, which together produce powerful and clear bass, easily customizable to the personal preferences of each user. Additionally, there is an FM radio, which is available for operation even with maximum loads on the device.

Filling

CPU

The Xperia L2 has a medium-performance, single-crystal Media Tek MT6737T processor. Which works in conjunction with the Mali T720 MP2 video chip. The system is backed up by 3 GB of RAM. That provides enough performance when watching movies, working with mobile games or with an office suite of applications. This chip model with the "T" index is built on 4 cores with a 64-bit architecture.

The main differences from the basic version are: increased clock frequency of processor cores (from 1.3 to 1.5), improved support for better monitors and video / photo cameras. Also, the updated processor includes support for the GLONASS navigation system, which is not available in other versions. The system of communication with the RAM has also been improved. The device is clocked at 733 MHz versus 640 MHz in the standard model.

Memory

The smartphone has 32 GB of internal memory, of which 27 GB are reserved for the user. To increase the working space, there is a slot that supports memory cards of the following types: Micro SD, Micro SD HC, Micro SD XC, with a maximum capacity of 256 GB.

Operating system and interface

The smartphone runs on Android 7.1.1 operating system. Despite the moral obsolescence at the time of the release of the gadget (Android 8.0 is already in full use on other devices), the system supports split screen into two applications and has many other functions.To put it bluntly - with workloads and requirements, it copes very well.

The interface used is also made in the classic Sony format - the standard shell of the Android OS without significant visual changes and added applications. This approach allows you to unload the gadget from unnecessary load and ensure its maximum efficiency. In the standard package of widgets and programs, in addition to the usual Android applications, such programs are installed as: Movie Creator with the function of selecting video and photo files on the basis of which you can create your own videos. For easy synchronization with the game console, the PlayStation application is installed. And in addition there is a Theme Store.

Battery

The Sony Xperia L2 mobile phone is powered by an integrated lithium-polymer battery with a working capacity of 3300 mAh. This reserve of capacity is enough for 12 hours of continuous work in the game mode, watching videos and listening to your favorite tracks. In cases where extremely low energy consumption is required (this is possible on a long trip or hike), the device can be switched to a total battery saving mode. To do this, there is a function on board - Ultra Stamina, when turned on, all applications are turned off, and the device goes into a state of complete energy saving, turns into a kind of regular cell phone. At the same time, the battery life is increased by 3.5 - 4 times.

The applied technologies of smart charging of the gadget - Qnovo, allow you to take care of the condition of the battery and maximize its life. During battery charging, the system monitors its condition and automatically adjusts the voltage supply level in order to avoid unwanted overloads and protect the device from overheating.

Also, a very pleasant bonus for all users, without exception, will be the smart charging function called Battery Care. How it works: When the phone is put on charge overnight, the program charges the battery to 93% of its full capacity. Some time before the onset of the morning, the battery is recharged by 100%, this allows you to maximally save the working capacity during the entire service life.

Communication and external communications

Navigation

To meet the demands of full-fledged work in the modern pace of life. The device is equipped with two slots for nano-SIM cards. And software for their adequate work.

Users who travel a lot or, due to their type of activity, have to find any objects, the model will be to their liking, thanks to the fully developed navigation functions. Under the hood, the gadget has factory-configured support for systems: GPS, GLONASS, A-GPS, which provide the most effective connection even far from settlements.

The navigation device successfully operates in the following ranges:

• GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900;
• UMTS - 850, 1900, 2100, 900.

the Internet

Which is nice for active Internet users. The device supports 3G and 4G connections and all other types of mobile Internet connections. There is also the possibility of Wi-Fi connection to standard networks operating at 2.4 GHz.

Synchronization

From the possibilities of comfortable synchronization with other devices. The gadget is equipped with Bletooth modem version 4.2 and NFC technology to transfer large amounts of data in a short time. As for the mechanical connections, there is a USB Type-C port, so you can connect a lot of other systems to the gadget.

Pros and cons

• Balanced characteristics;
• small price;
• one year factory warranty;
• high-quality assembly;
• long time of work;
• the presence of the NFC system;
• beautiful and thoughtful design;
• high-quality protective and oleophobic coating;
• GLONASS support /

• low screen brightness;
• the device gets very hot during operation;
• incorrect operation of the camera focusing;
• the fingerprint scanner does not always respond accurately;
• difficulties in working with demanding applications.

For convenience, all the above characteristics are shown in the table: