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Guest Review. The Sony Xperia L3 by Liam Burke. #Sony #Xperia #L3

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.

Full Specs:- https://www.sonymobile.com/ie/products/phones/xperia-l3/specifications/

Available to buy.

From Eir:-

Eir Billpay from Free (with Free Sony MDR-XB550AP EXTRA BASS Headphones worth €59.99)

https://www.eir.ie/store/mobile/phones/bill-pay/sony-xperia-l3

Eir Prepay from €129.99

https://www.eir.ie/store/mobile/phones/prepay/sony-xperia-l3

From Sony Direct https://estore.sonymobile.com/ie/sony-xperia-l3-single-sim-black-uk-ie-315318/

Sony Mobile Ireland launches Sony Xperia 10 Cinema. #Xperia10Cinema #SpiderManFarFromHome

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.

For a full list of prize T’s and C’s click here.

First look at the Sony Xperia L3 and Xperia 10. #Sony #Xperia #L3 #Xperia10 #Tech

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.

See Sony for more –  or check your network https://www.sonymobile.com/ie/products/phones/xperia-l3/

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.

Check your network or Sony –  https://www.sonymobile.com/ie/products/phones/xperia-10/