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Sony Xperia SP
  • Operating system

    Android 4.1.2

  • Screen size

    4.6 in

  • Processor frequency

    1.7 GHz

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Key points

HDMI

Yes

DLNA

Yes

Battery life on UMTS/LTE talk time

18 h

Battery life on stand by

734 h

Video resolution

1080 p

Weak points

Photo resolution (Front camera)

0.3 MP

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Expert reviews

TechRadar

Sony has been hard at work pushing its high-end Xperia Z, but that's not stopped it quietly crafting a superb-looking and hard-working handset.The...

GSMArena

Sony created quite the stir in the Android high end with its Xperia Z flagship - a slick device of elegant design and impressive spec sheet. Today,...

Digit.in

Without doubt, all of Sony's energies seem to have been focussed on all things Xperia Z. And why not? It is the flagship smartphone that rocks all the...

GSMArena

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...

phoneArena

The selection of mid-range Android smartphones is vast, which makes picking the best model a delicate task. Well, Sony wants to spare you the effort...

CNet UK

The flagship Sony Xperia Z may be busy stealing the limelight with its whopping Full HD screen and waterproof body, but Sony also has some good kit...

3G.co.uk

We loved the Xperia Z smartphone from Japanese giants Sony, with its strong, waterproof chassis and excellent snapper. But it was let down by a chunky...

TechRadar

The market for mid-level handsets is exploding, and manufacturers are hurrying to offer even more choice for those on a stricter budget, so the Xperia...

DigitalVersus

While the Xperia Z1 and Z Ultra battle it out in centre stage, another Xperia has popped up to fill out Sony's mid-range offer, the Xperia SP. Behind...

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Technical specifications

General
Operating system Android 4.1.2
Available Yes
Released (FR) May 2013
Street price (EUR) 389 €
Design Candybar
Color
White
Black
Red
Display
Screen type TFT
Resolution 1280x720 pixels
Screen size 4.6 in
Touchscreen Yes
Touchscreen type Capacitive
Multitouch Yes
Colors 16 777 216
3D No
PPI 319
Network
GSM Yes
GSM frequencies 850
900
1800
1900
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
UMTS Yes
UMTS Frequencies 850
900
2100
HSPA Yes
HSPA+ Yes
CDMA No
4G LTE Yes
LTE Frequencies 800
850
900
1800
2100
2600
WiMAX No
Digital Camera / Video
Back camera Yes
3D No
Photo resolution 8 MP
Video resolution 1080 p
Flash Yes
Flash type LED
Features Auto focus
Face detection
Smile detection
High Dynamic Range Mode (HDR)
Panorama
Scenes
Front camera Yes
Photo resolution 0.3 MP
Front Flash No
Sensor
Accelerometer Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Compass Yes
Barometer No
Ambient light sensor Yes
Size and weight
67.1 in
9.98 in
130.6 in
155 oz
Sony Xperia SP
Height 130.6 in
Width 67.1 in
Thickness 9.98 in
Weight 155 oz
Hardware
CPU Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960
Processor frequency 1.7 GHz
Core number Dual Core
RAM 1024 MB
Internal storage 8 GB
Removable storage Yes
Memory card microSD
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standard 802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Wi-Fi hotspot Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 4.0
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)
GPS Yes
GPS type A-GPS
GPS
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
USB connector type microUSB
USB features USB charging
Mass storage device
Audio Yes
Headset jack 3.5mm
HDMI Yes
HDMI type via microUSB (MHL)
DLNA Yes
NFC Yes
Dual SIM No
Infrared No
Multimedia
Music player Yes
Supported formats AMR
FLAC
MP3
MP4
OGG
WAV
3GPP
Video player Yes
Supports MKV
MPEG2
MPEG4
3GPP
Compatible game platforms Sony Playstation Mobile
Radio Yes
FM Transmitter No
Battery
Battery type Lithium-ion
Capacity 2370 mAh
Battery life on stand by 734 h
Battery life on UMTS/LTE talk time 18 h
Battery life on music playback 39 h
Battery life on video playback 7 h
Qi wireless charging No



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