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What products are included in the Sony Summer Sale?
There’s something for everyone in Sony’s Summer Sale, with 43 products on offer across audio, television and digital imaging.
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The Sony Xperia 5 has dropped in just in time for Christmas to check out which follows the same design language as the previous Xperia 10 with the tall and thin shape that might not be for all but this design is growing on me but I can see why it is not for all.
Today we check out the Sony Xperia 5 and have a look at the device and see what comes with it and we will have a review in a week or two so check out the video below,the Xperia 5 is now widely available and you can see more HERE
Liam is back with his Sony L3 Review. Sony has gone back to a more standard smartphone design for the Xperia L3 with its rounder finish. For the money its excellent value for an entry level device. It feels very comfortable in the hand even though the rear is a shiny polycarbonate surface it does offer some grip.
On the top of the phone there’s a headphone jack and its good to see that there are two microphones on the phone to help with call quality, as now standard on Sony phones there is the USB-C connection at the bottom of the phone along with the single speaker.The card tray is a combined Microsd (up to 512GB) and nano sim which is easily accessed from the side cover.
Sony has re-introduced the side-mounted fingerprint sensor and having used it for a while I found it a better alternative to the rear mounted fingerprint sensors on the side is also the power and volume rocker.
Screen.
On the front the screen has Corning Gorilla Glass 5 so that should prevent scratches and screen breakages the Xperia L3 has a large 5.7’’ HD+ screen with a 18:9 format so you do get a good lot of viewing area which is always a good thing to have.
Watching videos on Netflix and YouTube the screen was sharp and it gave decent detail when viewing but colours were a little bit washed out. In bright daylight conditions I found the screen not as bright as it could have been but for the money it did a good job.
The notification LED next to the front camera is quite handy so you don’t miss notifications
Audio
As there’s a headphone jack on the phone you can use your own wired headphones and if they have in-line controls that worked for me without any problem. Also included is an FM Radio but it will need headphones plugged into the phone as it uses them as the FM antenna.The Xperia L3 has only one main music speaker it performed well considering.
Camera
The camera setup is a dual 13 Mega Pixel (1/3.0 sensor size, Pixel Pitch 1.12 μm, F2.2 Lens) and a 2 Mega Pixel (1/5.0 sensor size, Pixel Pitch 1.75 μm, F2.4 Lens)
The updated camera app is very quick to launch and the layout of the settings is clear and easy to understand.In daylight conditions it took decent shots and while zooming the pictures didn’t introduce too much noise also included are modes Bokeh, Portrait Selfie which is an artistic selfie with Bokeh with other face effects and Panorama.
Lowlight and flash samples
In indoor conditions with less light I did find some detail is lost.
Video records in Full HD and while outside videos shot in daylight recorded in good quality I found indoor videos with less light to be a little grainy the coloring to be slightly off the actual colors and zooming does introduce some lost of detail. The front camera in outside light took good quality pictures while inside in dark conditions it took adequate selfies as it uses a screen flash.
Zoom samples.
Battery:-
The battery capacity in the Xperia L3 is good sized 3300mAh .There is also a feature that Sony call Xperia Adaptive Charging which checks your battery’s health when plugged in and adjusts the charge level to make sure battery isn’t overworked this increases the lifespan of the battery and there’s also USB power Delivery fast charging.
I found the battery able to handle at a day of heavy use no problem and there is a Battery saver mode which lets you squeeze more out of the battery as it reduces device performance and disables most background syncing.
Performance
The Xperia L3 runs Android Oreo 8.1 out of the box and will be upgraded to Pie soon, Sony has uses it own lightly skinned version of Android and the Homescreen app is nice and light.
As the phones runs the Mediatek MT6762 processor with 3GB RAM its not blazing fast, but it performed tasks adequately and overall the phone was quiet responsive. Internal memory is only 32GB so you will definitely need a memory card as installed apps (of which there isn’t too many) took up 12GB leaving you with only around 20GB.
Liam Burke is a regular contributor here when it comes to Sony in Particular check out his findings on the Sony Xperia 10 and then the L3.
I was lucky to get to try out two of Sony Mobile’s latest offerings the Xperia X10 and the Xperia L3.
Sony have changed from its current design back to more of its traditional designs probably due to the return of the side-mounted fingerprint sensor. Sony have definitely embraced dual rear cameras as they are on both devices.
Xperia 10
Sony’s new Xperia 10 is definitely something new from them it has their new “cinematic” 21:9 6’’ inch display which is aimed at multi-tasking and viewing video. It’s a long tall phone and Sony have slimmed down the bottom bezel so there is quiet a lot of that 21:9 cinema screen in the phone. Its great value for money for a mid-range device.
It’s a bit of an unusual shape to hold in the hand as its more narrower than current phones and taller but after a few days of use you do become accustomed to it.
Making a welcome return from previous Sony phones is the side-mounted fingerprint sensor which I found very ergonomic to be able to unlock the phone with my thumb also on the side of the phone is a separate power button and a volume rocker.
On top you find the headphone jack and one of two microphones, on the side is a flap which covers the nano sim tray and also a microsd tray (Supports up to 512GB).And on the bottom is the now standard USB-C connection and the monospeaker. The rear surface is a metal surface with led flash and the dual camera lens just a millimeter raised above it.
Screen
The screen is the main item that sets the Xperia 10 apart from the competition is its 6’’ Full HD+ LCD but with the ultra-widescreen aspect ratio 21:9 the ultra wide display is certainly different. Sony has commented that as more and more content is being shot in that ratio (nearly 70% of new Netflix and Amazon Prime) so you will get the full effect of it with its 21:9 display. When viewing new content from Netflix its great not to have the any of the screen wasted also as it’s a HD+ screen I found it gave plenty of detail and videos looked sharp. Using the outside in sunlight the screen was quite readable. The screen is made with Corning Gorilla Glass 5 so it should withstand drops and scratches.
Audio
As there’s a headphone jack on the phone you can use your own wired headphones and if they have in-line controls that worked for me without any problem.Also included is an FM Radio it performed quite well but it will need headphones plugged into the phone as it uses them as the FM antenna. The Xperia 10 only has one music speaker it performed reasonably as Sony have added High-Res Audio.
Camera:-
The camera setup is a dual 13 Mega Pixel (1/3.0 sensor size, Pixel Pitch 1.12 μm, F2.0 Lens) and a 5 Mega Pixel (1/4.0 sensor size, Pixel Pitch 1.4 μm, F2.4 Lens) The updated camera app is very quick to launch and the layout of the settings is clear and easy to understand.
In daylight conditions it took decent shots and while zooming the pictures didn’t introduce too much noise also included are modes Bokeh, Portrait Selfie which is an artistic selfie with Bokeh included with other face effects , Panorama and a Manual setting which allows you to tweak the photo settings to your personal tastes, for most of my pictures I let the Auto mode chose which were the correct settings to use.
Lowlight and flash samples
5 x Zoom is quiet good with the dual camera setup. In indoor conditions with less light I did find the pictures were a bit grainy. Video records in 4K and while outside videos shot in daylight recorded in good quality I found indoor videos with less light to be a little grainy the coloring to be slightly off the actual colors and zooming does introduce some loss of detail. 120fps Slow Motion Video is also a nice video recording feature.
Zoom example.
The front camera in outside light took good quality pictures while inside in dark conditions it took decent selfies as uses a screen flash. Front video records in Full HD it also has Sony’s Steadyshot feature for videos recording so they aren’t too bumpy.
Battery
The battery capacity in the Xperia 10 is good sized 2870mAh.Some battery features are “Battery care” which learns your battery charging habits and adapts how the phone charges again this helps increase the lifespan of the battery. Smart stamina and Stamina mode are also included which you can enable to restrict some background activity and increase your battery life, and if you need it there is an Ultra Stamina Mode which enables only a few apps like phone and camera to giving you an extra long battery life.
I found the battery able to handle a day of heavy use no problem.
Performance
The Xperia 10 runs Android Pie out of the box Sony uses it own lightly skinned version of Android the updated homescreen app is a bit of mix of iOS and android with the swipe up gesture to see your running apps.As the phones runs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 processor with 3GB RAM its quiet fast and overall the phone was quiet responsive. Internal memory is 64GB so you may need a memory card as installed apps (of which there isn’t too many) took up 16GB.
Also included is the Side sense feature which allows you to select a part of the screen to bring up shortcuts, I found this feature a bit of a hit-or-miss. Split Screen feature is a feature that all Google apps like YouTube, Chrome, Messaging, Phone etc allow you to split the screen in two so the top part of the screen can be one app like YouTube and the lower part can have another app open like Chrome.
Visit the Sony Xperia 10 Cinema for your chance to win a Spiderman Experience in London.
Located in the Eir store at 37 Henry Street, the Sony Xperia 10 Cinema is a fit-to-scale movie theatre experience, showcasing the latest technology in mobile innovation. A second Sony Xperia 10 Cinema will also be on display in the Three store on Grafton Street, starting 1st May. More details here:-
The Sony Xperia 10 was a phone that when I seen it first I was like hmmm that new aspect ratio is odd but I was wrong after trying it out, In fact it is a great idea given the device is much taller but it just works, Well for me anyway.. The 21:9 is a new era in screen size which in fairness might suit some and not others but its a difference depending on how you use the device and what for but for me my phone is like a body part I need it for business and pleasure if you will.
I am not going to bore you with specs but have a look at the unboxing where I go through them and the UI all in one video…
The Xperia 10 is a mid range device so lets get that out of the way and even though it has a unique aspect ratio it would pass for a higher tiered phone but its not under the hood, Having said that it is a good performer all round which is important for many and even a power user like myself I seen no problems during my test period which surprised me.
This device is aimed at the media consumers which most of us are but there is not much content out there to support this aspect ratio just yet this will change though. Nexflix being one platform you can use is one area where you can get to test the 21:9 and also You tube offers the same as well as the phones own camera you can create different aspect ratio videos which is great..
Limitless is a series I was watching on Netflix and watched the rest with Sony Xperia10…And it was quite enjoyable with a good set of cans…
Today most productions are shot in 16:9 so in time this will change,the next problem is using the phone with apps that are not yet supporting this aspect ratio with either black bars on the sides or top and text cut off but its something you will have to put up with until these are optimized.
Asides that the phone delivers everywhere else by that i mean your daily usage be it surfing the web,emails social and so on and there was no lag to be found using multiple apps on the go at the same time, I tend to have several open when multitasking as I move from one to the other and it performed well here which was good. The height of the phone is something to consider with people that have small hands but it does offer one handed use which is useful here if you cant reach the top of the screen.
OK so moving on the phone is a quite capable phone for everyday use simple as given the form factor it works given it might take some getting use to but it delivers on the usual daily usage anyone would have even power users so the camera is the next feature people will wonder about and how the video performance is too well we have lots of samples to pick from in different resolutions including 4K and slow mo..
The camera performance was mostly good and better than expected but I did notice some instances when images looked washed out losing colour accuracy but getting the ideal shot would require the right conditions and if you have them you are fine but you can also edit afterwards which some phones now offer like the Nokia 9 for example which is one thing I question. Why do people want to spend time editing images when most of us just want to point and shoot and share not spending time editing afterwards. When using the camera on this device for the likes of Instagram and so on you have all the native tools you need built in on social apps if you are not happy.
The build quality is good on this compared to the L3 for example however Sony should start following other manufacturers and throwing in even the basic clear gel case as even now I find it hard to find a case in a store for it but its just a small recommendation I am throwing out here it sweetens the deal a bit more and protects your device out of the box rather than waiting to find one in bricks and mortar.
Battery life was an area where I never got a full day but in fairness I don’t with many phones as I am a power user,the average user though should see a day with moderate usage. There is not many phones out there today that would see a power user see a full day but this did beat my expectations overall and I feel most will be happy enough but it does have quickcharge. The way I use my phones the poor X10 was probably begging me to put it down…
The X10 comes with Android 9 out of the box which is a good start and comes with USB-C which is good to see and most welcome when most of us now use USB-C whilst some manufacturers still send out Micro USB devices having said the the L3 is just that but at least Sony are making a move in the right direction alongside loosing that square design the X10 is nicely shaped and rounded off on the corners and does not have that sharp experience.
Is the X10 worth the money. Yes but there is others out there offering a bit more however if you want to consume media on a phone the new aspect ratio is great but might not suit all however as I said above the one handed mode is there to help you around this but for watching movies and so on this is the phone to do it on and if you have a good pair of headphones there is still a headphone jack available..
The Sony Xperia L3 is a 5.7” HD display resolution smartphone with a comfortable feel. The smartphone is hard to distinguish from most of the major brands in terms of size and feel. The thickness is fractionally bigger than similar other brands of phones, the corners are comfortably rounded as compared to some of the older Sony phone making it comfortable to hold.
Texting in one hand is possible as the phone is not the size of a phablet. The weight in a pocket at 156 g is comfortable. The smartphone as you would expect from Sony is strong made of Corning Gorilla Glass 5. The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the right edge, which is used to lock the phone and allows contactless card payments via NFC. The phone has a single USB Type-C port at the bottom of the phone.
Key specifications
· 5.7in, HD+ IPS display, 18:9 aspect ratio
· Quad-core 2GHz MediaTek Helio P22 processor
· 32GB of eMMC storage (expandable via microSD up to 128GB)
· 3GB of RAM
· 13MP rear camera (f/2.2), 2MP (f/2.4)
· 8MP selfie camera (f/2.0)
· 3,300mAh battery
· Unlock in a touch, with built-in fingerprint sensor.
Display:
The display is a 5.7″ HD+ with 18:9 ratio which supports image formats: JPEG, GIF, BMP, WebP, WBMP, DNG This Supported video formats: MPEG-4 Video, H.263, H.264, H.265, VP8, VP9. The display is not a 4K screen as seen on the high-end models. When watching most movies, TV shows and photos this is not noticeable on the 5.7″ HD screen, when watching in a darker environment this display may not be a bright as on more expensive phones.
Memory and storage:
3GB RAM 32GB eMMC internal memory3 Up to 512GB microSD card
The Ram on the phone is the first sign this model is not a high-end phone which may not be noticed by everyday users, intense power hungry users may notice when using multiple apps simultaneously there may be a lag. Standard Android apps take approx. 300MB of RAM each ensuring the first app works ok but as you keep app open or don’t power down the phone, the Ram comes into its own, E.g. YouTube, WhatsApp, Spotify, Twitter, could take nearly 1 GB. Once you include Gmail, Maps Google photo, nearly 2 GB is used which results in software swapping the app. Normal users won’t notice any lag. Power hunger apps when tested, continually opening a large number of apps and swapping between results in a lag not noticed on the range of more expensive phones.
Operating System:
The Sony Xperia L3 comes with Google Android™ Oreo4 or Android 8.0Initial release date 2017 with 9.0(Pie) released in 2018, now going on version 10 Android Q. the older operating software on this phone works solid but won’t excite.
Camera
The Xperia L3 is fitted with a dual-camera setup on the back of the phone, the rear camera is a 13MP aperture (f/2.2), 2MP (f/2.4) with a front camera 8MP (f/2.0) which is ideal as a selfie camera. As one would expect, Sony experience in camera and display stands out to give clear and crisp images. This model does not support High Dynamic Range. HDR which allowed the camera to process photos slightly differently than normal in order to capture greater detail from bright and dark areas in your photo. The software on the camera does not provide a great zoom option but the Bokeh-effect provided excellent portrait shots. The Video option shoots in Full HD (there is no 4K)
Battery :
The phone comes with a Non-removable Li-Ion 3300 mAh battery with a fast battery charging USB power delivery. Sony uses the Xperia Adaptive Charging”, which monitors your phone as it charges, this is to ensure the battery doesn’t degrade quickly. Sony data states a few minutes of charge should provide up to 2 hours of use before the battery dies. The 3300 mAh battery compares well to phones costing 3 times the amount e.g. Huawei P30 Pro with 4.200 mAh battery, Samsung Galaxy S10 at 4,100mAh, Apple does not disclose battery power but Xs has a 3.174 mAh, the Pixel 3 XL has a 3430 mAh battery.
Image samples..
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Setup
The setup is standard android setup with the annoying request to accept various T&C, this is the same in budget and high-end phones.
Conclusion
The Xperia L3 is a mid-range phone but has the look and feel of a more expensive phone. The Sony Xperia L3 has a fingerprint scanner on its side and dual cameras on its back. The operating system has been tried and tested to ensure it works but lacks a punch as seen on top end phones, the use of basic Apps work quickly and smoothly but can lag if multiples apps are open and opened with the unit not powered down or closed. The smartphone came with a variety of sensors, Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, eCompass Fingerprint sensor, Magnetometer Step counter, Step detector, Significant motion detector and Proximity sensor. This is an ideal model in terms of design, a widescreen for watching a movie, reasonably good dual-lens camera with software that works well.
Sony Mobile Ireland is inviting families across Ireland to visit the Sony Xperia 10 Cinema for a chance to win the ultimate Spider-Man experience in London. Located in the Eir store at 37 Henry Street, the Sony Xperia 10 Cinema is a fit-to-scale movie theatre experience, showcasing the latest technology in mobile innovation. A second Sony Xperia 10 Cinema will also be on display in the Three store on Grafton Street, starting 1st May.
Featuring the 21:9 ultimate wide display ratio, Sony’s Xperia 10 smartphone offers edge-to-edge entertainment in a sleek and slender hand-fit design, perfect for bringing the movie viewing experience from the big screen straight into your hands. The Sony Xperia 10 Cinema will also offer a sneak-peak of SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, only in cinemas from July 3rd.
To celebrate the Xperia 10’s 21:9 ratio experience and the upcoming release of SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, enter for your chance to be the superhero of your family and save the day with a getaway they will never forget. For a family of four, the prize includes return flights and family room at a 4-star hotel in London, a 24-hour London City bus tour, tickets to the Tower Bridge experience and a private 2-hour Spider-Man inspired stunt workshop.
Step-by-step instructions for your chance to win below. The competition will run from today, 12th April until 31st May. Good luck and remember “with great power, comes great responsibility.”
The Sony Xperia 10 is available to buy at Eir and Three stores nationwide now and retails from free on a €39.99 bill pay tariff or €299.99 on prepay.
We are currently testing out both the Xperia 10 and L3 you can see the first look HERE and check our You Tube Channel HERE for some video and camera footage so far. So far I am very impressed with the Xperia 10 with what’s on offer for its price and the camera is certainly good and it is a good performer all round.
ENTRY INSTRUCTIONS:
1) Visit the Sony Xperia 10 Cinema located in the Eir store at 37 Henry Street and Three Grafton Street from 1st May.
2) Take a photo of yourself with the Sony Xperia 10 Cinema.
3) Post the photo on Twitter or Instagram tagging @sonyxperiaie and using both hashtags #Xperia10Cinema and #SpiderManFarFromHome in the post.
4) You’re now in the draw to win a weekend away for a family of four in London for three nights, to celebrate the release of SPIDER-MAN: FAR FROM HOME, in cinemas from July 3rd.
Sony has announced the launch of a brand new 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc player, the UBP-X1100ES. New features includeDolby Visio HDR support, movable subtitles for viewing in Cinema Scope 2:35:1 aspect ratio and a new intuitive menu and interface. Designed to give a more immersive experience with 4K HDR playback and Dolby Atmos® 3D surround sound.
The UBP-X1100ES is optimised for custom home theatre installations with IP and RS232 connectivity for native support with key home automation suppliers. Built for optimum video and audio performance, this universal player enhances playback on non-HDR TVs with HDR to SDR conversion, grants access to the latest 4K HDR streaming services and supports playback of almost any disc or file format including Hi-Res Audio. Bravia Mode also ensures optimised viewing with Sony Bravia Displays.
The Sony L3 has dropped in for a test run and over the new few weeks we will be checking this out along with the Xperia 10 and if you have any questions as always fire away below or on our social channels.
The L3 and 10 are both now available in Ireland and today we take a first look at both devices and see whats on offer. The 5.7 inch HD+ screen with 18:9 aspect ratio is perfect for watching your favourite movies, shows and videos on the go. Tough Gorilla Glass 5 is also designed to cope with life’s little bumps and knocks. With a borderless screen, slim width and optimised weight, the sleek, unibody L3 also fits perfectly into your hand.
If taking photos is your thing, you’ll love the 13 megapixel and 2MP dual lens camera at the back. Choose your format, from square to 18:9 then get creative with Bokeh, an effect that adds an artistic blur to backgrounds. There’s a 8MP snapper at the front for selfies too.
With a high 3300mAh capacity, the Xperia L3 battery gives you power you can rely on all day long. Plus, Thanks to Xperia Adaptive Charging, the battery is monitored as it charges to ensure it’s never overworked and always at optimal health.
You get 32GB storage built in, with the option to add up to an extra 512GB using a microSD card, so you can carry around lots of movies too. A fingerprint sensor at the side provides security and the volume toggles and power key are also placed on the same side and in the perfect position.
The Sony Xperia 10 takes a new dimension with a new aspect ratio which is something new and different coming in at 21:9 this is a taller device and slimmer but it is easy to hold however I would like to see the 10 Plus which is again a taller device. Admittedly at first I did not like this but it has grown on me since I started using it.
With 70% of all Netflix films made in 21:9, you’re set up for great entertainment wherever you go. It’s also idea for using two apps at once side by side. So, you can see more, scroll less and multitask with ease. Everything sounds good too thanks to High-Resolution Audio. LDAC streaming also provides crystal clear audio when listening wirelessly.
If taking photos is your thing, you’ll love the 13 megapiixel and 5MP dual lens camera at the back – capture stunning images and get creative with artistic Bokeh effect. You can even shoot 4K video at 30fps. There’s a 8MP snapper at the front for selfies too.
With a high 2870mAh capacity, the Xperia 10’s battery gives you power you can rely on. Plus, Smart Stamina predicts how long your power will last and adapts your energy usage to keep you going for longer. You get 64Gb storage built in, with the option to add up to an extra 512GB using a microSD card, so you can carry around lots of movies too.
The Qualcomm Snapdragon 630 chipset works with 3GB RAM and the new Android Pie to ensure everything happens fast and smooth, including streaming and downloads.
