Sony Mobile Xperia TL

63% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Fast, reliable performance ; Fantastic 13-megapixel camera ; Attractively priced

720p display prone to washout ; Weak battery life

The Xperia TL is Sony's first true flagship for the US market. But despite its aggressive $99 on-contract pricing, the TL fails to overtake HTC's superior One X, casting it as a second-place budget option.

Fast performance. Good camera. Nice display.

Bloatware. A little heavy.

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Great balance of price & hardware ; Sturdy construction ; Snaps photos quickly

Very reflective display and poor viewing angles ; Muted call quality ; Physical buttons are too crowded

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