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The days of the _new_ [Sony Mobile](http://www.engadget.com/tag/sony/) are now long past. Two years in, and the company appears to have hit a stride with its smartphone portfolio, churning out new [Xperias](http://www.engadget.com/tag/xperia/) on a consistent basis. And today is no different with the unveiling of the Xperia L, a mid- to low-end effort that places a heavy emphasis on the camera experience. Carrying on the Arc's legacy, this 4.3-inch handset packs an FWVGA display, dual-core 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4, 1,700mAh battery, 8GB of internal storage (expandable via microSD), NFC and an 8-megapixel rear shooter with [Exmor RS](http://www.engadget.com/2012/08/20/sony-exmor-rs-cameraphone-sensor-hdr-video/) sensor into a conspicuously curved body rounded off with that signature Xperia power key.
Though it lacks the greater resolution and screen size of its 720p sibling the [SP](http://www.engadget.com/tag/xperiasp/), this more budget-friendly device does enjoy an exclusive perk: HDR stills _and_ video. A feature Sony's included to make the L an attractive point-and-shoot option for budget-minded consumers concerned with style points and not LTE or raw performance. Unsurprisingly, it comes pre-loaded with a trio of Sony's own media apps -- Walkman, Movies and Album -- a precedent it set at IFA last year.
**Gallery: [Sony Xperia L hands-on](http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-xperia-sp/)**
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