Sony Xperia J ST26i

Overview

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 26 expert reviews

Excellent:

3
Good:

5
Average:

7
Bad:

11

Pros:

Good display.
Relatively decent battery life.
Cheap.

Cons:

Performance is below par.
Horrible camera.

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Last revision on February 2, 2015

Reviewers Liked

Good display
Relatively decent battery life
Cheap

Reviewers Didn't Like

Performance is below par
Horrible camera
The lack of light sensor means you have to adjust the screen brightness manually
Annoying physical buttons

Expert reviews and ratings

Sony's Xperia J is available for a current RRP of 239 Euros (~$323). It is sold for even less in known internet shops. The potential buyer should keep in mind that it will not include the latest hardware and that compromises have to be made for such a...

By NotebookCheck on February 01, 2013

The Sony Xperia J is good in the looks department, and has some strong points on the features front including a couple of neat widgets and good battery life. But it is seriously let down by very poor speed and jerky performance. The promised upgrade...

By IT Pro Portal on December 10, 2012

Sadly, the Sony Xperia J’s just not worth your time in late 2012: top notch phones that came out earlier this year, like the HTC One X and One S - and even last year’s Samsung Galaxy S2 - are around the same price on contract, and much more powerful,...

By gadgetshow.channel5.com on November 27, 2012

Despite its uncanny resemblance to the high-end Xperia T, the Xperia J offers an underwhelming user experience and is outclassed by similarly priced Android...

By CNET UK on November 21, 2012

If you weren't particular impressed by the Sony Xperia Tipo or Sony Xperia Miro phones, and have a bit more cash to spend on your mobile, then the company is hoping to tempt you in with the Sony Xperia J instead. This mid-range Android handset carries...

By Trusted Reviews on November 15, 2012

Don't even bother, guys. We know that the Sony Xperia J seems like a worthy pick, especially since it carries a very reasonable price tag, but chances are you'll be disappointed by what you'll get in exchange. For a lower mid-range smartphone, the...

By Phone Arena on November 09, 2012

The Xperia J from Sony is one of the best-looking phones aimed at the mid-market at the moment. It has the design flare of the Xperia T but comes in at only half the price. It’s a shame that Sony has cut corners on specs to get it to this price –...

By 3G UK on October 27, 2012

The Sony Xperia J takes on the mid-range smartphone market head-on with its £200 pricepoint, but don't curb your expectations - £200 can get you quite a lot these days. What does the Xperia J bring to the table? A very stylish chassis for starters. Add...

By Recombu on October 19, 2012

If we're honest, we were a little disappointed with the Sony Xperia J. Sure, it looks great and will last a few days on one charge, but the sluggishness of the Android operating system makes us feel like we've gone back a few years. We wanted to love...

By TechRadar AU on May 16, 2012

The high-end smartphones from the big manufacturers are of course the most ground-breaking and exciting products. However, not everyone has the budget for buying them separately, and getting tied to a two or three-year subscription isn't always the...

By uk.hardware.info on March 14, 2013

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