Sony Xperia SP

Overview

The Sony Xperia SP is powered by a dual-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon CPU and 1GB of RAM. It packs 4.6-inch 720p TFT screen with 8GB of internal memory, expandable via microSD up to 32GB. Last but not least the SP sports an 8MP rear camera with LED flash.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 52 expert reviews

Excellent:

12
Good:

29
Average:

8
Bad:

3

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Last revision on February 17, 2015

Reviewers Liked

A lot of connectivity options
Great design
Dedicated camera button can launch camera app from standby

Reviewers Didn't Like

Sometimes it feels a bit laggy to use
Viewing angles aren’t that wide
Image noise
Average battery life

Expert reviews and ratings

By MobilePhones on May 20, 2014 83

The first thing I noticed when unboxing the red Sony Xperia SP was its striking appearance; with a rich red polycarbonate casing and a soft touch finish, the device really has a premium look and feel about it.I also like the clear plastic strip that...

By Engadget on January 17, 2014 79

An understated, but good-looking LTE device that delivers outstanding performance at a fair...

By DigitalVersus on October 31, 2013 80

What a surprise! Between the gorgeous screen, the nice responsiveness, the manufacturing quality and the multimedia capabilities, the Sony Xperia SP has a lot more to offer than the average mid-range smartphone, enough to suit most users'...

By NotebookCheck on July 18, 2013 85

With the Xperia SP, Sony created a successful bundle . Because of the built-in Qualcomm-SoC Snapdragon S4 MSM8960T, the decent performance of the 4.6-inch smartphones suffices to run the latest games and apps smoothly and without lagging on the 1280x720...

By What Mobile on June 20, 2013 75

Price: £289.95Reviewer: Phillip BrownSony’s mid-range Android mobile gives you 4G speeds at an attractive price point.S lowly but surely, Sony is edging its way back from also-ran status in the mobile game to a serious player. After ditching partner...

By PCAdvisor on June 04, 2013 80

The Sony Xperia SP has the spec and price of a mid-range Android smartphone, but when you actually get the device in your hands and start using it any ideas of it being mediocre go out of the window. It really is a class act, so if you're looking for a good phone to browse the web, perform tasks quickly and take decent photos...

By PC Advisor on June 04, 2013 80

Sony seems to have really hit a rich vein of form with its smartphones since ditching its former partners Ericsson from the party. The latest addition to its smartphone range is this impressive mid-range Android smartphone . Continue reading our Sony...

By The Inquirer on June 03, 2013 70

PHONE MAKER Sony's Xperia SP handset follows the release of the Japanese firm's top end Xperia Z smartphone and targets the midrange market. With this phone Sony has attempted to pull the same trick Finnish phone maker Nokia did with its Lumia 720 ,...

By Expert Reviews on June 02, 2013 100

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

By TechRadar AU on May 31, 2013 80

Buying guide 20 best mobile phones in the world today Throughout the entire review, we had to keep in mind that the Sony Xperia SP was a mid-level handset costing £350/US$490, which is a good deal less than the top-tier smartphones available today. The...

By V3.co.uk on May 28, 2013 60

The Sony Xperia SP is a reasonably priced Jelly Bean phone that offers moderate performance, featuring a dual-core processor, average camera and a crisp, but slightly dull,...

By tech.uk.msn.com on May 28, 2013 70

We really wanted to love the Xperia SP. Decent specs, good brand, a lowish price and 720p display should (in theory) ensure this is a 5 star-toting device. But there's no two-ways about it, the SP suffers from a number of head-scratching design choices....

By Gadget Guy Australia on May 23, 2013 90

Fourth-generation connections make mobile broadband fantastic, but not everyone can afford the ticket price for a smartphone, and that’s where a new handset from Sony comes in, delivering 4G alongside an 8 megapixel camera, Android 4.1, and a high...

By Good Gear Guide on May 21, 2013 80

The Sony Xperia SP is a relatively inexpensive mid-range Android phone that boasts an aluminium frame, a 4.6in screen and 4G connectivity. It has a lacklusture display but its solid aluminium build, clean UI and good all-round performance make it one...

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