Launch report · Sony
Xperia L3: Budget Xperia with dual-cam and Helio P22.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2019·$229·Score 50/100
The L3 was a stop-gap to keep Xperia on shelves at $229. Slow silicon and a low-res screen kept reviewers cold, but the build and battery satisfied first-phone buyers.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.7" HD+ IPS
Chipset
MediaTek Helio P22
RAM
3 GB
Storage
32 GB + microSD
Battery
3300 mAh
Main camera
13 MP + 2 MP depth
Weight
156 g
What stands out
- Big 3300 mAh battery for its size
- microSD + 3.5 mm jack
- Decent build for $229
What to watch
- 720p display in 2019
- Helio P22 underpowered
- Outdated Android 8.0 at launch