Sony Xperia L1 vs Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia L1
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Better display
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia L1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 1280 | 3840 |
| Resolution Width | 720 | 2160 |
| PPI | 267 | 806 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass (> 6H) | Scratch-resistant glass, oleophobic coating |
| Screen-to-body | 74.6 | 70.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia L1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Quad-core 1.45 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core (4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A57) |
| GPU | Mali-T720MP2 | Adreno 430 |
| Chipset Name | Mediatek MT6737T | Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 |
| Process (nm) | 28 | 20 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 7.0 | 5.1.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia L1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 16GB 2GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia L1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR |
| Features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2.2 | — |
| Wide | — | 23 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia L1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | — | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm, (wide) | 5.1 MP, f/2.4 |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia L1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2620 | 3430 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 63 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 639 h (2G) / Up to 687 h (3G) | — |
| talk time | Up to 13 h (2G) / Up to 11 h 30 min (3G) | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | — | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia L1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame | Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 151 | 154.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.7 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 180 | 180 |
| Width (mm) | 74 | 75.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia L1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2017, March. Released 2017, June | 2015, September 02. Released 2015, November 05 |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia L1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 (dual-SIM model only) | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 - E6853 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40 - E6853 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia L1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 4.1 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS/ BDS (market dependant) |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio, RDS |
| USB Type | Type-C | — |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia L1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia L1 | Sony Xperia Z5 Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia L1 and Sony Xperia Z5 Premium are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium packs a 3430 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 23 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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