Sony Xperia ZL review: Off the bench

24 April 2013
Having finally scored a homerun, and a desperately needed one at that, Sony is keen to bring another hitter off the bench. And they sure hope it’s the Cadillac-driving kind. The Japanese mean business – and the Xperia Z did its best to get that point...

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  • 03 Aug 2013

AnonD-161342, 02 Jul 2013Xperia ZL IR remote does not work on manual setup. It learn... moremine works o.o
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    • AnonD-161342
    • Hkq
    • 02 Jul 2013

    Xperia ZL IR remote does not work on manual setup. It learns codes but does not work. Its worldwide xperia ZL factory defect and sony does not have any solution for it. They are just selling defective phones. I contacted sony India many times but no solution is provided yet. So like me if you are excited about universal remote function dont be so.

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      • AnonD-153333
      • Quh
      • 07 Jun 2013

      Considering between the Xperia ZL and the Optimus G E973. What are you thoughts?

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        • Anonymous
        • FEC
        • 02 Jun 2013

        Hash, 26 May 2013S4 no doubt is the best between these two ni Xperia can mat... moreTroll someone else Samsung fanboy. Your going for built quality and we all know that a plastic device that screen can shatter almost on the first face down drop is not a good device.

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          • hapeace
          • ibc
          • 01 Jun 2013

          AnonD-30650, 24 Apr 2013i am looking forward buying a new smartphone fr my birthday... morego for XZ

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            • fatts
            • 63P
            • 30 May 2013

            My zl isnot charging while am using the phone. Pls advice. Fatcom11@gmail.com

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              • AnonD-147795
              • wHr
              • 27 May 2013

              funky D, 19 May 2013After reading this review. I'm still having trouble choosin... moreXperia ZL. Of course. :)

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                • Hash
                • u1v
                • 26 May 2013

                funky D, 19 May 2013After reading this review. I'm still having trouble choosin... moreS4 no doubt is the best between these two ni Xperia can match it right now.. Htc One is its main rival.

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                  • Wave87
                  • v0X
                  • 23 May 2013

                  The camera has been updated by Sony for both Xperia Z and ZL with the latest firmware update. I think this review deserves an update. :)

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                    • Isi
                    • 19 May 2013

                    After reading this review. I'm still having trouble choosing between the ZL and the S4...

                    Wich one you suggest?

                    Thanks

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                      • baK
                      • 17 May 2013

                      AnonD-44008, 09 May 2013I have question for zl owners and for gsmarena are the loud... moreThe comparison was with the xloud function turned off. Just like the when they compare displays the BE is also off.

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                        • mkY
                        • 09 May 2013

                        The JB interface section made a point stating that the notification area was not available from the lockscreen. It may have been due (not certainly) to the fact that the security was set to something either than slide to unlock. I have previously owned an Xperia Phone (XSL), and this has been the case, and a reason why I stopped using a security measure to lock/unlock my phone.

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                          • Anonymous
                          • tZj
                          • 09 May 2013

                          Comparing my Galaxy S2 with an Xperia ZL at a showroom, my S2 black images were so black that they lacked detail, like a part of the AMOLED screen just did mot light up. Black images in the ZL were not so deep and I could make out various shades of grey.

                          I checked out PSY's gamgnam style in youtube on both at the same time, and it was clearer and sharper on the ZL with greater detail in dark scenes.

                          I think the "not-so-black blacks" issue with the ZL is overblown, while the "very deep blacks" character of the S2 is overhyped.

                          Will consider upgrading to Xperia ZL when my S2 contract ends.

                          For the ZL you can now say -
                          It's a Sony.

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                            • AnonD-44008
                            • iD6
                            • 09 May 2013

                            I have question for zl owners and for gsmarena are the loudspeaker results posted in the review are with xloud on or off?

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                              • helper
                              • 0C0
                              • 08 May 2013

                              AnonD-67153, 01 May 2013ZL, Nexus 4 or S3? Help me please!xperia zl the best (have 4g lte)

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                                • AnonD-142950
                                • jQk
                                • 06 May 2013

                                the panel is not bad at all. I own the Xperia ZL and unless your trying to rip the back panel off its held together really well. And I prefer the small size compare to most smartphones with 5in screens.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • 7DR
                                  • 03 May 2013

                                  Xperia ZL owners: "Dubious back panel quality" how bad is it, really? Something to be concerned about?

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                                    • AnonD-67153
                                    • L0X
                                    • 01 May 2013

                                    ZL, Nexus 4 or S3?

                                    Help me please!

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • v0X
                                      • 30 Apr 2013

                                      sony xperia zl is the best phone ever, best camera ever, and best display. much better than galaxy s4 and one x and iphone 5s or note 3

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                                        • Alain
                                        • Mv2
                                        • 29 Apr 2013

                                        AnonD-30650, 24 Apr 2013i am looking forward buying a new smartphone fr my birthday... moreXperia Z since its water proofing, I have it and i always take it with me while running or hiking.. When i get home i simply wash it and its new again :)
                                        Besides even if you heard about bad picture quality i'm a photographer and i can tell that you can't expect better from a phone the pictures are very nice especially if you use the HDR feature, you can also take videos under water which is very cool :))