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Sony Xperia L1 (G3311) vs Sony Xperia ZL

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia L1 vs Sony Xperia ZL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia ZL X Sony Xperia L1 (G3311) 14Points
5.5"
IPS

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2620
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
TFT

1080x1920

13
MP

2.1mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)

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Xperia L1 (G3311)} 14 Advantages Sony Xperia L1 (G3311) vs Xperia ZL} 6 Advantages Sony Xperia ZL
+1.45GHz 64bit Quad-core12%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+2GB LPDDR3Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs2GB LPDDR2
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC3 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsUntil 64GB microSD, microSDHC
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)13%
Thinner
vs9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+5.5"10%
Larger screen
vs5"
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+f/2.2 (aperture)9%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/2.4 (aperture)
+(front) 5MP143%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 2.1MP
+Android 7.0 NougatAdvantage
Android 7.0 Nougat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps50%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE) 100 Mbps
+2620 mAh11%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs2370 mAh
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
16GB (9GB available)vs+16GB (12GB available)33%
More internal storage for applications and files
180 grams (6.3 ounces)vs+151 grams (5.29 ounces)19%
Lighter
720x1280 pixelsvs+1080x1920 pixels125%
Higher resolution screen
267 PPIvs+441 PPI65%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

23 Common items in both devices
16 million
(back) 13MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
Full HD (1920x1080)
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
 
ModelXperia L1 (G3311)Xperia ZL
Other model namesSony Xperia L1 Single-Sim, Sony G3311Sony Xperia ZL C6502, C6503, C6505, C6506, Sony Odin
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySony
Release date3/1/20172/1/2013
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)74 x 151 millimeters (2.91 x 5.94 in)69.3 x 131.6 millimeters (2.73 x 5.18 in)
Weight180 grams (6.3 ounces)151 grams (5.29 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LCD
Screen size5.5" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~74.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~75.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)267 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
System versionAndroid 7.0 NougatAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 4.4.4 KitKat
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
Chipset64bit: MediaTek MT6737T (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.45GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.5GHz Krait (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720 MP2 450MhzQualcomm Adreno 320
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
RAM memory2GB LPDDR32GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (9GB available)16GB (12GB available)
External storageUntil 256GB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 64GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload150/50 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/1900/2100/2600 (Bands 1,2,3,5,7,8,20)LTE 700/850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTEGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
Back camera (main camera)13 megapixels13 megapixels
Main camera resolution4128x3096 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
Front camera (secondary)5 megapixels2.1 megapixels
Front camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1920x1080 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)feature not registered
Focal length24mm lensfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviDMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, AC3, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C reversible connectorMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity2620 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy11.5 hours10 hours
Standby531 hours (22.1 days)500 hours (20.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
• Clear Audio+
• WiFi Miracast
• Colors: Black, White
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• Exmor RS mobile with HDR
• Timescape UI
• PlayNow
• 3D surround sound
• xLOUD
• 16x digital zoom
• 3D sweep panorama

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia L1 (G3311)Sony Xperia ZL
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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