Sony Xperia TL Reviews

Sony Xperia TL Review at CNET

Early this year when AT&T and Sony announced plans to sell the Xperia Ion, I had high expectations. Sadly that phone’s camera, outdated software, and sluggish processor kept it from achieving high marks, despite a low price. Now Sony has come roaring back with the sequel, the Xperia TL. At just $99.99, the device offers the modern Android 4.0 OS, Snapdragon S4 CPU, and a camera capable of snapping quality images. You also get swift 4G LTE access and long battery life as part of the deal. Still, the Xperia TL’s sober design doesn’t exactly have looks to thrill. If you’re not a Bond fan or dedicated to the Sony brand, I suggest getting the $99.99 HTC One X, which offers the same level of performance and more style, though less battery life and slightly better camera. Otherwise, the Sony Xperia TL is a very technologically shrewd purchase that even Q would agree to. Read more...

Sony Xperia U Review at TechHive

In some ways, the Xperia TL reprises Sony's last big phone, the Xperia Ion: Both models have excellent cameras but suffer from clunky hardware and software. Admittedly, the Xperia TL has a better screen and a faster processor than its older brother, but those improvements don't mean much when the phone's design renders it uncomfortable to hold and use. The Timescape overlay worked on the Ion (which shipped running Android 2.3), but encountering the same overlay on the Xperia TL only exacerbates the feeling that this phone is a step backward, not a step forward. Couple that impression with my test unit's random lockups and bugs, and you have a subpar smartphone. James Bond may use the Xperia TL, but I wouldn't advise you to follow his lead. Read more...

Sony Xperia U Review at PCMag

The Sony Xperia TL has fast performance, a great camera, and a large, sharp display—you get a lot of phone for $100. But then again, you also get all of this with the HTC One X, which is now available for the same price. I'm partial to the One X for its design and build quality; it also sounds better for voice calls. Both the Samsung Galaxy Note II and the LG Optimus G are powered by quad-core processors, which makes them the fastest Android phones on AT&T right now. But the Note II is a phablet that may be too big for some, and the Optimus G ran into some heating issues in our tests. The Apple iPhone 5, meanwhile, ditches all the bloatware and offers up an unsurpassed app catalog. Read more...