Sony may have recently announced its flagship Xperia 1 (mark 2) but it seems the Japanese technology firm isn’t forgetting about its fans who want something a little cheaper in their pockets. The all-new Xperia L4 has just gone on sale in the UK and it offers plenty of features at very a small price.
In fact, this latest device costs under £170 making it one of the cheapest Xperia phones Sony has ever made.
For that low price, you’ll be treated to some very nice updates including a capable triple rear camera. This trio of snappers can shoot standard photos with its 13-megapixel main lens but there’s also the addition of a wide-angle sensor to add some drama to your images.
The third camera offers the ability to add DSLR-style depth of field to photos which is usually something only found on more premium devices.
To consume your content Sony has packed a 6.2-inch LCD display into the L4 which includes the firm’s unique 21:9 aspect ratio for a cinema-style experience.
Under the hood is a fairly basic Mediatek MT6762 processor but Sony has added 64GB of internal storage which can be boosted via an SD card. A 3580mAh battery should offer all-day power and things can be refilled quickly via fast charging.
Other features include a side-mounted fingerprint scanner, Side sense gestures for easy access to apps and, unlike most modern smartphones, you get a standard 3.5mm headphone port.
This means you can plug in your existing headphones without needing an adapter.
The Xperia L4 is available to buy now in Blue or Black from the Sony online store as well as local retailers, priced at £169 SIM-free.
If you want something more premium in your pocket then the Xperia 1 (mark 2) should be hitting stores soon.
This flagship gets a stunning 6.5-inch HDR OLED screen, triple rear camera, wireless charging and latest Qualcomm 865 processor.
Like the L4, you’ll discover a headphone port on the base of this premium device. This marks a dramatic change as nearly every other manufacturer has now ditched this much-loved way of connecting headphones and it could give the Xperia 1 II an advantage.
It’s also fully compatible with the latest 5G data speeds meaning you can download files at fibre-like speeds when away from home.
Speaking about the new Xperia 1 II, Mitsuya Kishida, President of Sony Mobile Communications said: “Sony is uniquely positioned with our wide portfolio in the era of 5G,” said. “Xperia with 5G takes your mobile experience to the next level.”
Xperia 1 II will be available in Black and Purple in Europe, shipping with Android 10 from late Spring 2020.