We'd also remind you that the operative term here is "head-on. Look askew at the LCD to any significant degree and colors will quickly wash out, invert or otherwise deviate from their intended hues. We continue to wonder how a company known for pushing the limits of TVs can't crack the mystery of wide viewing angles in mobile when considerably smaller rivals like HTC or ZTE have fared better with screens they frequently outsource to part suppliers.
The picture is at least bright -- sometimes too bright, as blacks can become dark grays. For the most part, that's a good thing. Shots aren't as sharp as we'd like when viewed at a percent crop, and there tends to be an unnecessarily high level of noise in well-lit scenes, but the camera produces mostly accurate colors and focuses quickly on the right subject.
To get the full resolution, you'll have to shoot at a more traditional ratio. Matching the ZL's native display ratio requires dropping to a 9-megapixel image. Most owners, we suspect, will simply like the lack of work involved in getting a good shot. You can force HDR to stay on by toggling it from the Normal mode -- we found that unusually handy for cleaning up noise in a few night scenes -- but it's not often needed. An LED flash will cover those extreme situations where you're indoors with little light on a nearby subject, although the sensor's backside illumination is good enough that it's usually better to just leave the flash off if there's more to work with than pitch-black darkness.
There's no shortage of finer controls for those who refuse fully automatic modes, including 10 frames-per-second burst shooting, a smorgasbord of effects filters and fundamentals like ISO or white balance. The overall interface bears a welcome resemblance to what's on newer Cyber-shot cameras, although the speed hasn't improved since we tested the Xperia Z. While there wasn't excessive shot-to-shot lag, the app could take a few seconds just to start up, wasting enough time to miss a golden moment.
At least there are HTC-style buttons in the camera app to immediately start either photo or video recording, with the option to shoot lower-resolution photos in mid-video. The rear camera's party trick is its HDR video mode. It does what it says on the tin -- the setting captures video with fewer instances of blown-out highlights or underexposed shadows, leading to a more pleasingly balanced image. You can see the effect in the video above. It's a mild correction, but noticeable. Sony's software can also capture lower-resolution images in mid-video, like many recent smartphones.
Make HDR movies and you can only shoot 1-megapixel stills in mid-session. As for the front, 2-megapixel camera? The output is good enough for a cropped Instagram selfie or a Skype video call, but not much more. Sony mostly has an edge in positioning the camera at the bottom, rather than the top, reducing the chances that we'll only photograph our foreheads.
We weren't anticipating Android 4. Unless you're craving lock screen widgets, there's not much to miss. With that said, Sony has historically been slow with software upgrades, and we wouldn't count on a speedy or sustained update strategy.
We're mostly dealing with a rehash of the Xperia Z's software load as a result, and that carries its share of blessings and curses.
Sony merges Jelly Bean well with its own code, offering quick access to Google Now and rich notifications. Thankfully, large swaths of the company's software handiwork are meant to be practical, rather than just an escape from stock Android: we prefer the multitasking view, which offers a well-laid-out glance at recent apps as well as a tray of mini apps that can run on top of whatever you're doing, such as calculators, sticky notes or timers. While those applets aren't as ambitious as the multi-app juggling from LG or Samsung , they're good enough to handle some quick math or to remind you when a meal is ready.
Large swaths of the company's software handiwork are meant to be practical, rather than just an escape from stock Android. A key addition for is Stamina mode, which extends battery life by preventing apps from quietly sipping data while the phone's screen is asleep. You can make exceptions for applications that truly demand real-time updates, whether it's email or a favorite social network, and anything in mid-progress will run until it's finished.
Sony's power-management section provides an estimate of just how long you'll last on standby in whichever setting you use, although it's wildly optimistic about the Stamina mode's impact: an estimate of one day and three hours in regular use suddenly jumped to four days and 19 hours the moment Stamina kicked in. Suffice to say that most owners, let alone gadget reviewers, usually won't leave their phones idle for long enough to test those claims. As with the Xperia Z, though, the home screens on an out-of-the-box Xperia ZL mostly serve as delivery vehicles for Sony services.
There are prominent apps and web links for Music Unlimited subscription streaming and the Video Unlimited storefront; the Movies and Walkman read: music apps nudge you towards those same services. I bought this today , N the second i saw this Gosh , My eyes flashed I was in seventh heaven The display is exactly like what u see in the nature n surroundings with your own eyes!!!
It's a 5 incher but much smaller form factor then xperia z or other 5 inchers and i can hold it good it dosen't exceeds my hands n makes it look like a tablet. Pros- 1. Excellent fit and finish. I got red one which looks extremely gorgeous. When compared to Samsung devices those feel like generation older than my phone. Front is like black slab with no sensors visible at all. Black is of matte plastic, very comfortable to hold. Also its very compact even though it has 5 inch screen.
Excellent razor sharp display. I just cant explain how sharp it is. Lower ppi phones now look eyesore. Expandable memory, fm radio, descent battery - few things I'm using this product for the past 15 days now. I would not like to mention the pros as its present everywhere and everybody tells about it. Whatever people claim about this is true, excellent screen, nice ui, fast processor, decent camera and much more. Below is a sample combination.
I got this phone almost a month ago and I've only grown to love it more with each day. It's not as popular as the Xperia Z or Z1 , but it is so much better in so many ways. It works for me because of : 1. Xperia ZL wins this round in my book.
The Xperia Z features a 2. Watch the video comparison below to learn more. Oddly enough, despite the fact that the Xperia ZL is notably thicker, it does not feature a more powerful battery. You should expect similar battery life from these two Sony smartphones.
Although Android 4. Some recent rumors claim that Sony will update both its flagships to Android 4. Beautiful things come in Small packages. Sony has taken immense hardwork to craft this smartphone and you can feel it when you hold. Though it lacks features like Water-resistant and Dust resistant , it is similar to what Xperia Z delivers.
Pros: 1. Screen quality is good. Amazingly fast. Custom UI is lag free and better than competitors 4. Upgradable to Android 4.
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