When Sony and AT&T first announced the new Xperia TL, I admit I was skeptical of its prospects. That's because despite the inspired and fashionable designs of its Xperia smartphones, the performance of these Sony handsets has been a real letdown. Take the Xperia S for an instance, which was touted last year as Sony's flagship Xperia model. Unfortunately, the phone ran an outdated Snapdragon S3 processor, which couldn't match the new S4 chips powering the competition. The new Xperia TL that Sony promises features an updated CPU, a 13-megapixel camera, and AT&T LTE, is a different story. This sleek black handset is the first Sony phone to gain U.S. carrier approval since the ill-fated Xperia Ion and just may pack enough mobile heat to make Samsung, Motorola, and HTC take notice. After getting a chance to look at the Xperia TL up close, its performance definitely seems smooth, fluid, and responsive.
- The Sony Xperia TL is a high-end device set to release for AT&T's network, exclusively. It features some of the best specs I have seen in any Sony Android smartphone, so it is definitely worth a look.
- This bad boy packs a 1.5 GHz processor, 13 MP camera and Android 4.0, all very well paired by a stunning 4.6-inch HD Reality Display.
It's not unusual for a device to be sold under a couple of different names for the purposes of carrier branding, or to distinguish a global GSM model from its US bound LTE sibling. Sony seems to be trying for a record though, with the Xperia T adding a fourth re branding. The company's latest flagship is landing on AT&T there in the US as the Xperia TL. At an event in NYC the carrier broke out the curved 4.6-inch LTE Android device.
With a 720p HD Reality display powered by the outfit's Mobile BRAVIA Engine, you'd expect superb readability from the handset, especially in the dim light of this event. Though colors on the panel are bright and viewing angles seem to hold up fairly well, I did take issue with its overall brightness. Even pumped up to max, the screen just seemed a bit too dark for our tastes.
As with all things carrier-branded, this one lands with a host of AT&T apps onboard alongside three of Sony's own like Media, Album and Walkman. The build of Android on the device is still Ice Cream Sandwich with a light skin, but I am assured an upgrade to Jelly Bean is forthcoming and, given the company's track record, I'm inclined to believe it. This official Bond Android phone's targeted for a holiday season release, so sit tight if you want to go all in on this Xperia.
DESIGN:-
Though Sony hasn't released full details about the Xperia TL's dimensions, it looks to be close in size to the Xperia Ion. The Xperia TL's 4.6-inch (1,280x720 pixel) display is also a hair smaller than the Xperia Ion’s larger 4.7-inch (1,280x720 pixel) screen but apparently has the same pixel density.
Other than that, the device has the same slab-like shape and glossy black aesthetic that graced the Xperia Ion. It's a conservative look to be sure compared with Sony's unlocked Xperia handsets, which come in a myriad of playful colors and are chiseled in sharp edges. Of course this device is the official handset of the latest James Bond film Skyfall after all, so I'm sure the Xperia TL will earn instant style points when Daniel Craig brandishes it on the silver screen.
FEATURES:-
Aside from the updated 1.5GHz dual-core processor, the Sony Xperia TL runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Sony has said it plans to update the phone to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean after launch.
Like the company's other Xperia devices, Sony places a lot of emphasis on the Xperia TL's imaging capabilities. The handset features 720p HD front-facing and 13-megapixel main cameras. The phone also sports a revamped gallery app that lets you resize and edit pictures. Once shot, you'll be able to share photos and video using the Xperia TL's connection to AT&T's fast 4G LTE data network. Another way to output content from the Xperia TL is its MHL port. MHL connections are found in newer HDTVs but are much less prevalent than the ubiquitous HDMI port.
OUTLOOK:-
On the surface, Sony's new Xperia TL appears to be just what the doctor ordered to help the company increase, or at least stabilize its American market share. That said, while the Xperia TL’s dual-core processor is a much-needed improvement, it’s just enough to keep pace with competition from HTC, Samsung, and LG. Both the new HTC One X+, LG Optimus G, and massive Samsung Galaxy Note II will offer quad-core chips and run the most recent version of Android, 4.1 Jelly Bean. To really put the hurt on its rivals, Sony will have to offer truly top-notch hardware to match the Xperia line’s aggressively stylish design. Neither Sony nor AT&T have nailed down pricing or availability for the Xperia TL.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:-
| GENERAL | 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
|---|---|---|
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Network | LTE 700 MHz Class 17 / 1700 / 2100 | |
| Announced | 2012, October | |
| Status | Coming soon. |
| SOUND | Alert types | Vibration; MP3 ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| DISPLAY | Type | TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.55 inches (~323 ppi pixel density) | |
| Multitouch | Yes, up to 4 fingers | |
| Protection | Shatter proof and scratch-resistant glass | |
| - Timescape UI - Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine |
| MEMORY | Card slot | microSD, up to 32 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 1 GB RAM |
| DATA | GPRS | Up to 70.4 kbps |
|---|---|---|
| EDGE | Up to 236.8 kbps | |
| Speed | HSDPA, 42.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, LTE | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v3.1 with A2DP | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| USB | Yes, microUSB (MHL) v2.0 |
| CAMERA | Primary | 13 MP, 4128x3096 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, image stabilization | |
| Video | Yes, 1080p@30fps, continuous autofocus, video light, video stabilizer | |
| Secondary | Yes, 1.3 MP, 720p@30fps |
| FEATURES | OS | Android OS, v4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon | |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Messaging | SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS | |
| Java | Yes, via Java MIDP emulator | |
| Colors | Black, White, Silver | |
| - MicroSIM card support only - 50 GB of Cloud storage (time limited offer) - SNS integration - TV-out (via MHL A/V link) - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player - MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/Flac player - Document viewer - Photo viewer/editor - Voice memo/dial - Predictive text input |
| BATTERY | Standard battery, Li-Ion 1850 mAh |
|---|
That is all what I have got from Sony's end. For the full update please watch my Blog.
Courtesy: AARUSH
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