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Sony Xperia SP

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4.3
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User ratings:
38
4.2 out of 5
38 user ratings
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
21 %
2 stars
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Editorial reviews:
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4.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • transparent LED strip
  • which now has even richer functionality
  • beautiful and well-built package

Cons

  • the images are already slightly noisy if taken in light shade
  • blue tones significantly deviate from their ideal values in the sRGB color spectrum
  • it lacks mid tones and especially theÂÂ

Key specs

  • 8 Mpx
  • 4.6 in
  • 1280, 720 px
  • TN TFT
  • 319 ppi
  • 2370 mAh
  • Dual-core
  • 0.3 Mpx

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Sony Xperia SP - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia SP

Pros

  • transparent LED strip
  • which now has even richer functionality
  • beautiful and well-built package
  • Xperia SP should run smoothly and quickly
  • the results are fine for a smartphone
  • nice feature that the main camera can record in 1080p
  • smooth navigation is also possible immediately after booting
  • with a stable send and receive performance
  • an excellent camera
  • fast processor
  • and excellent connectivity

Cons

  • the images are already slightly noisy if taken in light shade
  • blue tones significantly deviate from their ideal values in the sRGB color spectrum
  • it lacks mid tones and especially theÂÂ
  • color saturation is too high
  • 3-inch device is also significantly smaller
  • but not always effective and does drain the battery a little
  • Xperia SP does get a beating in terms of the graphics tests
  • it is definitely on the heavier side
  • no touch sensitive keys below it
  • pricing is still too close to more desirable and powerful phones
  • just too much noise in any picture taken in less than perfect lighting

Sony Xperia SP - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4.6 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2370 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
319 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1.7 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia SP - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 4.1
CPU clock speed1.7 GHz
CPU coresDual-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 320
RAM memory1 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution8.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture2.4 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1920 x 1080 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Panoramayes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage8 GB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height5.14 in
Width2.64 in
Depth0.39 in
Weight5.47 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
Streaming standardsMiracast
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Display
Screen size4.6 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution1280 x 720 px
TechnologyTN TFT
Pixel density319.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass
Dual screen supportyes
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution0.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Red
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Plastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Gyroscopeyes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMicro-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.0
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codecSBC
NFCyes
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputMHL
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2370.0 mAh
Standby time734.0 h
Talk time19.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

Sony Xperia SP - Q&A (1)

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    elizabet
    about 2 years ago
    Does Sony Xperia SP have NFC?
    cinderella_kuhlman
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Xperia SP has NFC enabled.
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Sony Xperia SP Sony - Editorial Reviews (7)

4.3
Based on 7 reviews
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Sony Xperia SP Sony Xperia SP review
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Android Authority
Published: 21.05.2013
Sony Xperia SP review

Enter the Sony Xperia SP, a mid-ranger that looks great, at least on paper. But will customers agree? As usual, we take a look at the Sony Xperia SP’s design, specifications, features, and software.

Sony Xperia SP Review Sony Xperia SP Smartphone
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Notebookcheck
Published: 18.07.2013
Review Sony Xperia SP Smartphone
4.3

In-depth review of the Sony Xperia SP (Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960, Qualcomm Adreno 320, 4.6", 0.2 kg) with numerous measurements, benchmarks, and ratings

Sony Xperia SP Sony Xperia SP review: SPlendid
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GSMArena.com
Published: 30.04.2013
Sony Xperia SP review: SPlendid

It took some time but Sony had the big comeback many have been waiting for. The Xperia Z is selling well and we suspect it's been the driver for turning...

Sony Xperia SP Sony Xperia SP review
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Expert Reviews
Published: 28.05.2014
Sony Xperia SP review
5.0

This fast, powerful phone is the perfect mid-range handset

Sony Xperia SP Sony Xperia SP review
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TechRadar
Published: 31.05.2013
Sony Xperia SP review
4.0

A mid-range marvel with a massively impressive spec list

Sony Xperia SP Sony Xperia SP review
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T3
Published: 22.05.2013
Sony Xperia SP review
4.0

The Sony Xperia SP is the mid-range sibling to the Xperia Z

Sony Xperia SP Sony Xperia SP Review
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Digit.in/hi/
Published: 29.04.2013
Sony Xperia SP Review
4.0

Read the in depth Review of Sony Xperia SP Mobile Phones. Know detailed info about Sony Xperia SP configuration, design and performance quality along with pros & cons, Digit rating, verdict based on user opinions/feedback.