Sony Xperia SP
A mid-ranger with an aluminium frame and a transparent light-bar.
The Sony Xperia SP is a mid-range Sony smartphone released Apr 2013, with a launch price of $450. It pairs the Snapdragon S4 Pro with a 4.6" LCD display, a 8 MP Exmor RS main camera and a 2,370 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 42/100 — The phone with the glowing light-bar. Standout strengths: distinctive transparent light-bar that glowed with notifications. and aluminium frame felt premium for a mid-ranger. Main trade-off: only 1 gb ram and 8 gb storage.
The phone with the glowing light-bar.
The Xperia SP stood out with a transparent strip at its base that lit up for notifications and music — a distinctive Sony design flourish. Wrapped in an aluminium frame with a capable camera, it was a stylish mid-ranger of the early Xperia era.
Read the full review- Distinctive transparent light-bar that glowed with notifications.
- Aluminium frame felt premium for a mid-ranger.
- Decent Exmor RS camera.
- microSD + jack.
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When was the Sony Xperia SP released?
The Sony Xperia SP was released in Apr 2013.
How much does the Sony Xperia SP cost?
The Sony Xperia SP launched at $450 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Sony Xperia SP screen size and type?
The Sony Xperia SP has a 4.6" LCD display.
What chipset does the Sony Xperia SP use?
The Sony Xperia SP is powered by the Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Sony Xperia SP have?
The Sony Xperia SP ships with 1 GB · 8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Sony Xperia SP battery capacity?
The Sony Xperia SP has a 2,370 mAh battery.
What is the Sony Xperia SP main camera?
The Sony Xperia SP has a 8 MP Exmor RS main camera.
Does the Sony Xperia SP have a headphone jack?
The Sony Xperia SP has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How long will the Sony Xperia SP get software updates?
The Sony Xperia SP update policy: To Android 4.3.
How much does the Sony Xperia SP weigh?
The Sony Xperia SP weighs 155 g.
What colours does the Sony Xperia SP come in?
The Sony Xperia SP is available in 3 colours: Black, White, Red.
Is the Sony Xperia SP worth buying?
The Xperia SP stood out with a transparent strip at its base that lit up for notifications and music — a distinctive Sony design flourish. Wrapped in an aluminium frame with a capable camera, it was a stylish mid-ranger of the early Xperia era. SpecEagle gives the Sony Xperia SP an editorial score of 42/100.
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