Sony Xperia L1 16GB Photos, Specs, and Reviews
Created date: 2018-09-30 21:27:32, Updated date: 2020-04-15 16:48:47
How does the Sony Xperia L1 16GB's ease-of-use and capabilities rate? We reviewed this device from a wide range of aspects, according to each type of purpose. From the battery to its camera capabilities, CPU and design, we thoroughly reviewed this phone across a wide range of aspects.
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Aspect | Score |
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The ease of carrying around and portability | 87/100 |
Ease of taking it in and out | 75/100 |
Ease of handling usability | 49/100 |
Ease of typing in | 53/100 |
Ease of reading and handling | 71/100 |
Basic performance and process performance | 43/100 |
Multitasking performance | 64/100 |
General rating | 50/100 |
Review of the product design of the Sony Xperia L1 16GB
Rating of the ease of carrying it around and getting it in and out of bags or pockets
When deciding whether to buy an Sony Xperia L1 16GB, the first important factor is its size. Smartphones are used daily, and so it is important how easily they can be carried around and pulled out of bags or pockets. This review assesses how easy it is to carry the Sony Xperia L1 16GB around and put it away.
Ease of grasping it in your hand to carry around
The "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" is easily held with one hand, and its size allows it to be firmly held. It is small enough to be held in one hand together with things like a wallet, but this may be a bit difficult for ladies with small hands.
Ease of carrying it around when placing it in your pocket
It doesn't feel strange even when you put the "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" in a pocket. In addition, when sitting on a chair with the phone in a pocket, it can be kept comfortably as it doesn't get caught on one's clothes or body.
Ease of getting it in and out of your pocket
The "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" has a size that makes it relatively easy to keep and take out. While it sometimes get caught when sticking out of the pocket, I think it is just a matter of getting used to it.
Ease of getting it in and out of your bag
The "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" is a size that allows you to take it in and out of your bag and use it with ease. Also, since it is compact, even if your bag is small it won't get too bulky which is convenient.
Assessment of user-friendliness and ease of handling
It is important to consider the ease of using the phone in one hand. It can be said that it would be very useful if it is easier for you to send emails and instant messages or answer calls using one hand while cooking or using your computer. Here, we have reviewed the Sony Xperia L1 16GB by focusing on the ease of using it in one hand and the ease of typing in letters.
Ease of grasping the phone in one hand
The "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" is a size that allows you to have a firm grip even while using it. Since your hand is kept stable, it is difficult to accidentally drop the phone, and it is very easy to use. Since the original body size is small, the phone is still easy to hold even when using a case.
The weight you feel when using the phone with one hand
The "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" feels too heavy to operate with one hand, so the device wouldn't be a good choice even if you are just going to use it for a short period of time. We suggest that you hold it tightly with both hands as it may hurt your hands if you use it with just one hand for an extended period of time.
Ease of pushing the upper button on the screen using one hand
Holding the "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" with one hand tends to feel unstable when buttons are displayed on the edge of the screen. The size of the buttons doesn't make it impossible but it does make it more likely that you will drop it so take care.
The size of the buttons on the App
The buttons displayed on the "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" are large, and therefore it is difficult to press the wrong ones. While some buttons may look small depending on the app, you probably won't feel that stressed when you actually use it.
Ease of typing in letters using the flick function
Keys on the "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" can be pressed even when held with one hand, but your grip may weaken when trying to flick the buttons at the edges. As a result, it may become unstable in the hand when flicking quickly, but it won't be easy to drop as long as you are careful.
Ease of typing in letters using the keybord funtion
If you aren't being careful it is really easy to mistype when using the "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" with two hands since the buttons are so small. In addition, typing at high speeds is pretty difficult and I can't say its very suited for it.
Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use
Assessment of whether it is suitable for standard use
For people who use their smartphone on a daily basis, high performance is a rather important factor. When the performance is not good enough, then, for example, applications don't work as they should or the screen is difficult to see, and this causes stress. This review looks at whether the performance of the Sony Xperia L1 16GB is suitable for making phone calls, messaging, or using SNS.
The size of the letters and the ease of operation
Because the display of the "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" is much larger than ordinary phones, characters are displayed quite large. Therefore, it is suitable for reading long bodies of text and exchanging long messages while doing research.
Ease of reading sentences
Since the "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" displays characters smoothly, it can display them beautifully. Even when viewing small characters, the jaggedness of the character outline is not at a level seen during normal viewing and is displayed very naturally. Because of this, it is difficult for your eyes to become tired and make the phone suitable for reading long bodies of text.
The beauty of the overal screen
The "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" can display photos and videos beautifully. While people with good eyes can see jagged outlines when they look at the display up close, it is not really something of concern.
Ease of writing sentences
For the "Sony Xperia L1 16GB", the on-screen keyboard covers part of the screen when typing, but there is sufficient space for operation. Its size is suitable for entering long sentences, but I feel it may be a bit clumsy when editing office documents.
Does it have sufficient performance to make calls and send emails?
The "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" has performance that allows it to be used comfortably for phone calls, emails, and chat. It is rare but sometimes there is lag. Still, this almost never occurs, so it can be said to be suitable for normal use.
Does it have sufficient performance to search for things and using Social Networks?
The performance felt lacking when using the internet and SNS. Sometimes the apps felt like they were running slowly. If I kept using it when that happened apps would close suddenly or stop completely.
Does it have sufficient performance to do other tasks while searching for things and using Social Networks?
There isn't any sense of inadequate performance even when several apps are used at the same time and there is frequent switching between apps. In rare cases, it may feel slow and the display may lag, but I don't think one will feel stressed during practical use.
Summary of Sony Xperia L1 16GB performance and functions
The size and weight of the Sony Xperia L1 16GB
The body of the "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" is 74.0mm wide, 151.0mm long, and 8.7mm thick. Also, the screen size is 5.5inch, and it weighs 180.0g. Its size is large compared to normal smart phones. While it may be slightly difficult to use with one hand, the screen is large and easy to see. I think this is a nice balance. It is recommended for those who want large screens instead of operating with one hand. It is quite heavy and not really suitable for operating with one hand.
Sony Xperia L1 16GB | Sony Xperia Z5 32GB | Sony Xperia XZ 64GB | |
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Color | Black/White/Pink | White/Graphite Black/Gold/Green/Pink | Mineral black/Platinum/Forest blue/Deep pink |
Dimensions (width x height x thickness) | 74.0mm x 151.0mm x 8.7mm | 72.0mm x 146.0mm x 7.3mm | 72.0mm x 146.0mm x 8.1mm |
Weight | 180.0g | 154.0g | 161.0g |
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Display of the Sony Xperia L1 16GB
The "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" has a IPS LCD screen with a resolution of 720 x 1280. Compared to the average smart phone, the screen is relatively beautiful.
Sony Xperia L1 16GB | Sony Xperia Z5 32GB | Sony Xperia XZ 64GB | |
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Display size | 5.5inch | 5.2inch | 5.2inch |
Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
Screen resolution (width x height) | 720 x 1280 | 1080 x 1920 | 1080 x 1920 |
Pixel density | 267ppi | 423ppi | 423ppi |
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The battery life of the Sony Xperia L1 16GB
The "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" has a battery capacity of 2620.0mAh. The battery's capacity is slightly larger than standard smart phones.
Sony Xperia L1 16GB | Sony Xperia Z5 32GB | Sony Xperia XZ 64GB | |
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Battery capacity | 2620.0mAh | 2900.0mAh | 2900.0mAh |
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The processing capability of the Sony Xperia L1 16GB
The "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" uses the Mediatek MT6737T CPU with 1.45GHz×4(4.0-cores). The memory capacity is 2.0GB. CPU performance is slightly lower than standard smartphones. While it is perfectly suitable for searching the web and sending messages, people who use their smartphone for more demanding purposes will likely feel that its performance is subpar. It has the memory capacity of a standard smartphone. Having more capacity would make apps less likely to crash and make it easier to use, but the performance is fine for the Internet and emailing. For gaming, you would want the next level up in performance.
Sony Xperia L1 16GB | Sony Xperia Z5 32GB | Sony Xperia XZ 64GB | |
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Chipset | Mediatek MT6737T | Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
CPU specs | 1.45GHz×4(4.0-cores) | 2.0GHz+1.5GHz×8(8.0-cores) | 2.15GHz+1.6GHz×4(4.0-cores) |
RAM size | 2.0GB | 3.0GB | 3.0GB |
Storage size | 16.0GB | 32.0GB | 64.0GB |
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The camera of the Sony Xperia L1 16GB
The "Sony Xperia L1 16GB" has a back camera with 13.0MP. The front camera has 5.0MP. Its rear camera has slightly better performance compared to normal smart phones. While there are times when I feel it is lacking, it is able to take pictures with satisfactory quality almost all the time. The front camera performance is also roughly the same as a standard smartphone. The image quality for longer distance photography is less than satisfactory, but on the whole, there are no issues with short distance photos.
Sony Xperia L1 16GB | Sony Xperia Z5 32GB | Sony Xperia XZ 64GB | |
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Rear-camera resolution | 13.0MP | 23.0MP | 23.0MP |
Front-camera resolution | 5.0MP | 1.0MP | 13.0MP |
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