CES 2013: Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL hands-on

07 January 2013
In 2012, Sony found itself behind the pace, offering its first dual-core droids just a few weeks before the competition switched to quad-core architectures. Keen to catch up... Update: hands-on videos added

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  • AnonD-88295
  • PDQ
  • 08 Jan 2013

AnonD-92186, 08 Jan 2013hopefully sony will sell this in reasonably price in IndonesiaAnd Please.. Please release the Xperia Z in Indonesia. Not the ZL. Maybe Better.. both devices!

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    • tuFfGonG
    • qay
    • 08 Jan 2013

    fun9, 08 Jan 2013i think xperia z is for uk n usa, the xperia zl for asia, a... moreI believe it will be the exact opposite seeing as how Japan already has a huge market & history w/ waterproof phones..
    Would be nice tho

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      • TuFfGonG
      • qay
      • 08 Jan 2013

      The phone is beautiful in design, tho I like the more compact design of the ZL, but also like the glass back of Z, will w8 to see what SG S4 has to offer, tho I think no 1 will beat the designs of these phones, the only fail is the horrible UI, Awful Sony, why?!? If I do buy phone will certainly root ASAP & flash custom rom, closer to stock.android. perhaps cm10

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        • India-on-top
        • uwT
        • 08 Jan 2013

        The wait was a fruitful one.....

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          • AnonD-85254
          • Uiw
          • 08 Jan 2013

          AnonD-77737, 08 Jan 2013what is the diff bw z and zl?nothing much
          they are same Quadcore kraits
          5" screen 1080p display with Mobile Bravia Engine 2
          2GB RAM
          13 MP Cam with HDR
          16Gb internal

          differences are
          Z is Water-Proof, Zl is not

          Xperia Z = 139 x 71 x 7.9 mm at 146 g (thinner & slightly lighter than ZL)

          Xperia ZL = 131.6 x 69.3 x 9.8 mm at 151 g (thicker & slightly smaller )

          Zl's front camera Placed on BOTTOM

          thats all

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            • DC
            • 811
            • 08 Jan 2013

            Very handsome handset! Could be an iPhone and Samsung killer!

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              • fun9
              • vfx
              • 08 Jan 2013

              i think xperia z is for uk n usa, the xperia zl for asia, africa n australia. Just like t n tx

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                • AnonD-14841
                • vIY
                • 08 Jan 2013

                zl ..if with removable battery
                I would buy it

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                  • mxtreme
                  • Hkq
                  • 08 Jan 2013

                  Tempting!

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                    • hamidreza
                    • HId
                    • 08 Jan 2013

                    sony rockssssssss awsome phone sony hurry up and take my money i l u sonyyyyyyyyyyy

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                      • AnonD-98081
                      • ucR
                      • 08 Jan 2013

                      A March release blows. No clear release regions for the ZL and no pricing either. This isn't an unveiling, it's more like "teasing". I guess I need to wait patiently for other details. Looks like I'm going to be stuck with the Xperia V for awhile and yet it has not been released here in our country. Sheesh.

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                        • redX
                        • w46
                        • 08 Jan 2013

                        Fantastic Phones..I was looking to replace my ION, now its perfect time to wait for these phones.

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                          • RossPogi
                          • 9LH
                          • 08 Jan 2013

                          glad sony came up with this phone. xperia z looks awesome!great specs indeed!my friends are already telling me to swith to samsung or iPhone but i'm sure am glad that i have waited for this!can't wait for it to be available here at Phil and to check out the price!

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                            • AnonD-77737
                            • vGW
                            • 08 Jan 2013

                            what is the diff bw z and zl?

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                              • Anonymous
                              • sfQ
                              • 08 Jan 2013

                              what is with the front camera placement? otherwise looks very competitive. S4 or Z

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                                • AnonD-92186
                                • XMi
                                • 08 Jan 2013

                                hopefully sony will sell this in reasonably price in Indonesia

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                                  • AnonD-88083
                                  • PNe
                                  • 08 Jan 2013

                                  if ZL has no water or dust certification, does that also mean its back cover can be opened or in other words "its battery is replaceable ??

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                                    • AnonD-1544
                                    • 9av
                                    • 08 Jan 2013

                                    The xperia Z looks nice but the ZL looks God to me!

                                    Have you seen how brilliant and classy the handset looks especially from the back!

                                    Moreover, the size of it is similar to the S3 with a bigger screen and much better specs now that's something!

                                    Moreover, with the Xperia ZL you have it all! So, there is no need to sacrifice performance for looks or sacrifice looks for performance!

                                    Good job Sony, these phones will be top winners.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • ut9
                                      • 08 Jan 2013

                                      Thank God....atlast they came out of cheap looking design....looks good. Stimulates to hold one.

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                                        • AnonD-98045
                                        • eff
                                        • 08 Jan 2013

                                        Sony is the Best!