Note: We may earn commissions (at no cost to you) if you buy through links on our site. Learn more.
Sony Xperia L1
Sony Xperia L1
Sony Xperia L1
Sony Xperia L1
...


7/10
Informr score
The Sony Xperia L1 currently has an Informr score of 7 out of 10. This score is based on our evaluation of 7 sources including reviews from users and the web's most trusted critics.


Android
Operating system
Operating system
Android
1.45 GHz
Processor
Processor
1.45 GHz
5.5"
Screen Size
Screen Size
5.5"
13+ MP, f/2.2
Camera
Camera
13+ MP, f/2.2
2620 mAh
Battery


What the Critics Are Saying...


TechRadar
TechRadar

The Xperia L1 gives you Sony styling on a budget and that screen is nice and big, but a weak chipset, average camera and lack of a fingerprint scanner hold it back from true greatness, even at this low price.

- Damien McFerran, TechRadar
LaptopMedia
LaptopMedia

Xperia L1 features the typical Sony design but unlike the higher-end models here the construction is fully plastic. Xperia L1 is aimed at people looking for larger working space as its screen is 5.5-inch. However, it is one of the main energy consumers and therefore, the available 2620mAh battery is...

- LaptopMedia Team, LaptopMedia
Tech Advisor
Tech Advisor

If design and screen size are you main preoccupations, then the L1 is definitely the budget phone you need. Its resemblance to Sony’s higher range smartphones and the large screen it offers make it one of the best looking phones of its price-range. The benchmark results and general slowne...

- Clara Facchetti, Tech Advisor
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck

If you want no more than a well-functioning smartphone, you will be quite happy with the Xperia L1.

- Florian Wimmer, Notebookcheck
TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews

The Sony Xperia L1 is a pleasant enough phone to use, but it comes critically underarmed to an increasingly deadly budget phone fight.

- Jon Mundy, TrustedReviews


Prices (Where to Buy)




Common Questions


Sony backs up the Xperia L1 with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.


If your Xperia L1 has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Sony support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Sony's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.



Ask the Community


No questions for the moment.


Resources


Helpful Links Share / Embed

Maybe one of your friends will find this review helpful? Please help us spread the word.


Quick view

Screen Size
5.5"

The Sony Xperia L1's screen size is 5.5 inches with 720 x 1280 pixels resolution.

Processor
1.45 GHz

There is a MediaTek MT6737T Quad core 1.45 GHz processor (CPU).

OS

The phone runs on the Android 7.0 Nougat operating system (OS).

Camera
13+ MP

You can take photos with the phone's onboard 13+ MP, f/2.2 camera.

There is also a secondary front facing camera with 5+ megapixels resolution.

Storage
16 GB

Internal memory is 16 GB. An external, MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB) expansion slot is available for increased storage capacity.

Battery
2620mAh

The phone is powered by a Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion), 2620 mAh battery. Sony's performance ratings are 773 minutes.

Xperia L1 Specs

Overview
Release Date June 9, 2017
Regions Available USA, United Kingdom
Operating System Android 7.0 Nougat

Compare Android Smartphones

Processor MediaTek MT6737T Quad core 1.45 GHz
Internal Storage 16 GB
RAM 2 GB
Hearing Aid Compatible Unknown
TTY/TDD Unknown
Noise Cancellation Yes
SAR Unknown
Manufacturer Warranty 1 Year
Accessories Included AC Charger, Manual
Cellular
Networks
GPRS, EDGE, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Mobile / Cellular Data
4G/LTE
Push-to-talk (PTT) No
Wi-Fi Calling Unknown
Voice over LTE (VoLTE) Yes
SIM card size
Nano-SIM
variations
Dual SIM No
Connectivity
USB USB Type-C
USB OTG Support Unknown
GPS Type A-GPS
Infrared No
Bluetooth 4.2
Bluetooth Profiles A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Audio Codecs SBC, aptX
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
Mobile Hotspot Yes
Memory Expansion Slot Yes
Expansion Slot Info MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC (up to 256 GB)
NFC Yes
Data Tethering Compatibility Yes
Camera
Main Camera
Resolution / Aperture
13+ Megapixels, f/2.2
Zoom
3x digital
Flash
Yes (LED)
Additional Rear Camera Info
Auto focus, Brightness control, Face detection, Geotagging, Image stabilization, Panorama, HDR, Scene recognition
Video Recording Formats
3GP / 3GPP, H.264 / AVC, MPEG-4, ASF, DivX, AVI
Video Recording Parameters
Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels)
Front Camera
Resolution / Aperture
5+ Megapixels
Additional Front Camera Info
No
Video Recording Parameters
Display / Screen
Type Color
Technology LCD (IPS)
Colors 16.7 million
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels
Pixel Density 267 pixels
Size 5.5 inches
Secondary Display No
Sensors Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Digital Compass
Multi-Touch Yes
Fingerprint-Resistant Coating No
Additional Display Features Capacitive touch screen
Power & Battery
Battery Type Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Battery Capacity 2620 mAh
Removable Battery No
Wireless Charging No
Fast Charging No
Video Playback Time Up to 502 minutes
Internet Use (Wi-Fi) Unknown
Internet Use (Cellular) Unknown
Talk Time Up to 773 minutes
Standby Time Up to 28.6 days
Mixed Usage
Physical Characteristics
Design Type Bar
Material Plastic
Colors Black, White, Pink
Dimensions [H x W x D] 15.1 x 7.4 x 0.9 cm (5.9 x 2.9 x 0.4 in)
Weight 180 grams
Water Resistant / Waterproof No
Rugged design No
IP Rating No
Headset Jack 3.5mm
External Speakers Yes
Input / Navigation
Sleep / Wake Key Yes
Home Key No
Input / Keyboard Type Touchscreen
Navigation Type Touchscreen
External Volume Control Yes
Fingerprint Sensor No
More
Additional Information Other Names (AKA): Sony G3311, G3313

Also available in dual-SIM variant.

Related Links Sony Xperia L1 Reviews
Where to buy Sony Xperia L1
Suggest a correction