Sony Xperia L1: 5-inch entry level smartphone with quad-core, 2GB RAM and 13MP-5MP camera

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In what is the first in its series, Sony Xperia L1 is set to be the Japanese first entry-level series in this newly launched lineup. Being entry-level is one thing, but will it be value for money?

To put things into perspective, let's take a look at last year's entry-level smartphone for Sony – the E5:

5-inch HD IPS capacitive touchscreen with 720 x 1280 pixels or ~294 ppi pixel density

Scratch-resistant glass protection

Mediatek MT6735 chipset, Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 processor, Mali-T720MP2 graphics and 1.5GB RAM

13MP primary camera with autofocus and LED flash

5MP secondary camera

Android Marshmallow 6.0

16GB internal storage + microSD expansion slot up to 200GB maximum

Non-removable Li-Ion 2700 mAh battery that provides up to 2 days of battery life

Single SIM and 4G LTE

June 2016 release date

$219 USD price tag

In conclusion, Xperia E5 is your average entry-level smartphone but comes with a hefty price. The only thing that stands out is its camera, the latest Marshmallow OS (at that time) and two days of battery life (although this is partly caused by its low power requirement or low specs).

Now that we've taken a look at last year's entry-level smartphone, it is about time it got replaced with the Xperia L1. Here you go then with its specs:

5.5-inch HD IPS capacitive touchscreen with 720 x 1280 pixels or ~267 ppi pixel density

Scratch-resistant glass protection

Mediatek MT6737T chipset, Quad-core 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 processor, Mali-T720MP2 graphics and 2GB RAM

13MP primary camera with f/2.2 aperture, autofocus and LED flash

5MP secondary camera with f/2.2 aperture and 24 mm

16GB internal storage + microSD expansion slot up to 256GB maximum

Android Nougat 7.0 OS

Non-removable Li-Ion 2620 mAh battery

Dual-sim and 4G LTE

Expected April 2017 release date

We all know that numbering plays a factor, the higher the number – the better it gets. Well, if the Xperia L1 has the lowest spec, then we can expect better things to come, right?

The Xperia L1 is quite good for an entry-level smartphone. It comes equipped with a 5.5-inch HD screen with a scratch-resistant glass providing a certain level of protection.

For its performance, the Xperia L1 will be sporting the MT6737T chipset paired with a basic 1.45GHz quad-core processor, good graphics and a reasonable 2GB RAM. This combination means that you can probably run only the basic of apps like your favourite social media and simple games. Don't expect it to run blazingly fast though.

Camera-wise, it comes with a 13MP-5MP camera setup which is more than capable of dishing out good-looking photos. This should satisfy your daily dose of taking selfies and uploading photos all at once.

Regarding storage, there's only 16GB available internally. Surely that won't be enough to install all the required apps and games that you like – but should you want more space, just pop in a microSD card that can take in up to 256GB.

A reasonable 2620 mAh battery is there that should be able to power up the Xperia L1 for a full day.

Last but not least, there's the latest Android Nougat 7.0 OS on the smartphone upon its release. This should provide a boost regarding performance which would benefit the Xperia L1 greatly.

Conclusion:

Sony Xperia L1 is the latest entry-level series that should do well in the market. Equipped with a 5.5-inch screen, decent protection, decent performance, good camera and the latest Nougat 7.0 OS should be more than capable for those seeking a basic smartphone for their daily needs.

Sony Xperia L1 is set to be released in April 2017 although there's no official confirmation on its price yet. It will be available in Black, White and Pink.

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