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SONY Xperia L4
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6.2" 21:9 HD+ LCD
13MP+5MP+2MP Rear
MediaTek MT6762
64GB + microSDXC up to 512GB
3580mAh PD Fast Charge
4G LTE
Bluetooth 5.0
USB-C 2.0
3.5mm Jack
159 x 71 x 8.7 mm
SONY Xperia L4
6.2" 21:9 HD+ LCD
1680 x 720 resolution (HD+)
Multi-window and One hand mode
MediaTek MT6762
Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
PowerVR GE8320 GPU; Android 9 Pie
Triple Rear Camera
13MP F2.0 main (26mm) + 5MP F2.2 ultrawide (17mm) + 2MP F2.4 depth
8MP F2.0 front camera with Display Flash
3580mAh Battery
USB Power Delivery fast charging
Xperia Adaptive Charging; non-removable
4G LTE + Connectivity
Cat6 LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0
NFC, USB-C 2.0, 3.5mm audio jack, A-GNSS (GPS+GLONASS)
3GB RAM + 64GB Storage
microSDXC expandable up to 512GB
Single SIM or Dual SIM (Nano) depending on variant
Timeline & Release Details
The Sony Xperia L4 was officially announced by Sony Europe on 20 February 2020 as the latest entry in the Xperia L series. Sony stated availability would begin in select markets from Spring 2020. UK-specific coverage from TechRadar placed the release in April/May 2020 with a launch price of £169. A secondary cross‑check on Wikipedia lists the first release date as 28 April 2020.
- Announcement date: 20 February 2020 (Sony Europe press release)
- UK release window: April/May 2020; first release cross‑check: 28 April 2020
- Availability wording (Sony): Select markets from Spring 2020 onwards
- UK launch price (regional): £169
- Product family: Xperia L4 (models XQ‑AD51 / XQ‑AD52)
- Colours: Black and Blue
Body & Build
The Xperia L4 has a slim polycarbonate body with dimensions 159 x 71 x 8.7 mm and weighs 178 g. The device features a side‑mounted fingerprint sensor, a 3.5 mm audio jack on the top edge, and a rear camera module positioned at the upper left. Secondary sources mention Gorilla Glass protection on the display; official Sony specifications do not list an ingress protection rating, so IP water resistance should not be assumed.
- Dimensions: 159 x 71 x 8.7 mm
- Weight: 178 g
- Materials: Polycarbonate unibody
- Display protection: Secondary sources mention Gorilla Glass; not confirmed in official Sony support docs
- Water/dust resistance: Not listed in official specs - no IP rating
- Fingerprint sensor: Side‑mounted (power button)
- Colours: Black, Blue
Display System
The Xperia L4 is equipped with a 6.2‑inch LCD panel in a 21:9 aspect ratio. The HD+ resolution (1680 x 720) is tailored for Sony’s multi‑window interface and one‑hand mode. The display is not OLED and does not support HDR or high refresh rates.
- Size: 6.2 inches
- Resolution: 1680 x 720 (HD+)
- Aspect ratio: 21:9
- Panel type: LCD (not OLED)
- Software features: 21:9 Multi‑window, One hand mode, Split‑screen (Side Sense navigation)
Camera System
Sony equipped the Xperia L4 with a triple‑camera rear setup, a first for the L series. The primary sensor is a 13MP wide‑angle lens, complemented by a 5MP ultrawide and a 2MP depth sensor for bokeh effects. The front camera is 8MP and supports Display Flash and Portrait Selfie. Video recording is limited to 1080p H.264 with stabilisation.
- Main camera: 13MP, 26mm equivalent, F2.0, 1/3" sensor
- Ultrawide camera: 5MP, 17mm equivalent, F2.2, 117° field of view
- Depth camera: 2MP, F2.4
- Camera features: HDR photo, LED flash, up to 4x digital zoom, 10fps burst, Panorama, Bokeh effect
- Video recording: 1080p MP4 H.264 with video stabilisation
- Front camera: 8MP, F2.0, 78° FOV, Display Flash, Portrait Selfie
Platform & Software
The Xperia L4 runs Android 9 Pie out of the box. The chipset is the MediaTek MT6762 (also referred to as Helio P22) with an octa‑core 2.0 GHz Cortex‑A53 CPU and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. Sony includes its Side Sense shortcut panel and Multi‑window interface for productivity.
- Operating system: Android 9 Pie
- Chipset: MediaTek MT6762 (Helio P22)
- CPU: Octa‑core 2.0 GHz Cortex‑A53
- GPU: PowerVR GE8320
- RAM: 3 GB
- Internal storage: 64 GB (eMMC 5.1)
- Expandable storage: microSDXC up to 512 GB
- Software features: Side Sense, Split‑screen, One hand mode
- Updates: No OS upgrade promise listed in sources; Android 9 remains the documented version
Key Features & Software
While the Xperia L4 does not include dedicated AI cameras or voice assistants beyond Android’s defaults, it implements several Sony‑specific software touches to enhance the 21:9 display experience and everyday usability.
- Side Sense: Double‑tap the side edge to launch a customisable app menu
- Multi‑window: Run two apps simultaneously in split‑screen mode
- One hand mode: Shrink the display content for easier one‑handed operation
- Accessibility: Volume key shortcut, text‑to‑speech, magnification, colour correction, high‑contrast text, and more
- Battery management: Xperia Adaptive Charging learns user habits to extend battery lifespan
Battery & Charging
The Xperia L4 packs a non‑removable 3580 mAh battery. It supports USB Power Delivery fast charging and includes Sony’s Xperia Adaptive Charging feature. Wireless charging is not supported.
- Capacity: 3580 mAh (typical)
- Charging port: USB Type‑C (USB 2.0)
- Fast charging: USB Power Delivery
- Adaptive charging: Xperia Adaptive Charging (learns charging patterns)
- Wireless charging: Not supported
Connectivity & Sensors
The Xperia L4 is a 4G LTE smartphone with support for Cat6 bands. It includes NFC for contactless payments, Bluetooth 5.0, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Wi‑Fi is limited to 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4 and 5 GHz). Sensor suite includes a side‑mounted fingerprint reader, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and - according to secondary sources - a barometer.
- Cellular: 4G LTE Cat6 (bands 1/2/3/5/7/8/20/40); 3G UMTS; 2G GSM
- Wi‑Fi: 802.11a/b/g/n (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
- Bluetooth: 5.0
- NFC: Supported
- USB: Type‑C 2.0
- Audio jack: 3.5 mm (stereo recording supported)
- Location: A‑GNSS, GPS, GLONASS
- Sensors: Fingerprint (side‑mounted), accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity; secondary sources also list barometer
SONY Xperia L4 - Summary
The SONY Xperia L4 is an entry‑level Android smartphone from 2020 aimed at users who value a tall 21:9 display for multitasking and media consumption. It offers a triple‑camera rear system, expandable storage, NFC, and a 3.5 mm headphone jack - features that were still appreciated in the budget segment. Trade‑offs include an HD+ LCD (not FHD+), no official water resistance, Android 9 Pie at launch (no guaranteed upgrades), and 4G LTE only. The UK launch price of £169 positioned it against other entry‑level handsets, where its camera and display aspect ratio were notable selling points.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| £169 |