The Sony Xperia SL comes loaded with only minor improvements compared to the Xperia S. The Sony Xperia SL also has 32GB storage space, 1GB of RAM and the 12-megapixel rear-facing camera, however the only step forward is the dual-core CPU, clocked at a higher 1.7 GHz rate, and the new operating system: Android ICS 4.0.4 now comes pre-installed.
There’s no bigger or higher resolution display, no performance boost, no design changes or improvements. The Sony Xperia SL is basically the same thing as the Xperia S, with a slight bump in specs and an updated OS.
For those users who have been hoping for a Galaxy S3 competitor from Sony, the Xperia SL is not the “man” for the job, just a reason to upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich without waiting for carriers.
Via – Sony