Sony Xperia SP

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Sony Xperia SP Price

At the time of it's release in 2013, April, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Sony Xperia SP was about 180 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore Sony Xperia SP device?

Sure! Resetting a Sony Xperia SP device can be helpful in case of various issues or if you want to start fresh with a clean slate. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Sony Xperia SP device: Method 1: Using the Power Button and Volume Up Button 1. Turn off your Sony Xperia SP device. 2. Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Up button simultaneously for about 7-10 seconds. 3. Release both buttons when you see the "Bootloader" menu on the screen. 4. Select "Reboot system" from the menu and press the Power button to confirm. 5. Wait for your device to reboot and you will see the "Wipe data/factory data" option on the screen. 6. Press the Volume Up button to select "Yes" and the Power button to confirm. 7. Wait for the device to wipe the data and reset to factory settings. Method 2: Using the Sony PC Companion 1. Install the Sony PC Companion on your computer. 2. Connect your Sony Xperia SP device to the computer using a USB cable. 3. Click on the "Backup & Restore" tab on the Sony PC Companion. 4. Select "Backup" from the menu. 5. Select "Full Backup" and choose "Back up important data only". 6. Click on "Next" and select "Internal storage". 7. Choose the folder where you want to save the backup file. 8. Click on "Next" and select "Full Backup". 9. Wait for the backup process to complete and then disconnect your device from the computer. 10. Turn off your device and press and hold the Power button and the Volume Up button simultaneously for about 7-10 seconds. 11. Release both buttons when you see the "Bootloader" menu on the screen. 12. Select "SET UP" from the menu and follow the on-screen instructions to set up your device. 13. When you reach the "Backup and restore from SD card" screen, select "Yes" and choose the backup file that you saved in step 7. 14. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the restore process. Method 3: Using Recovery Mode 1. Turn off your Sony Xperia SP device. 2. Press and hold the Power button and the Volume Up button simultaneously for about 7-10 seconds. 3. Release both buttons when you see the "Recovery Mode" menu on the screen. 4. Select "Backup and Restore" from the menu. 5. Select "Factory data reset" from the menu. 6. Select "Yes -- delete all user data" and the Power button to confirm. 7. Wait for the device to reset to factory settings. Note: Before resetting your Sony Xperia SP device, make sure to make a backup of all your important data, as all data will be wiped during the reset process.

What are the features of Sony Xperia SP?

The Sony Xperia SP features a 4.6-inch LCD display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus processor, 1GB of RAM, 8GB of storage, a single-lens rear camera, and a 2,370 mAh battery.

What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia SP?

The Sony Xperia SP has a 2,370 mAh battery.

What type of display does Sony Xperia SP have?

The Sony Xperia SP has a 4.6-inch LCD display.

Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C5303
: 1, 2, 4, 5 - C5306
4G bands: 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - C5303
Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2013, March. Released 2013, April
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight: 155 g (5.47 oz)
SIM: Micro-SIM

Display

Type: TFT
Size: 4.6 inches, 58.3 cm2 (~66.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass

Platform

OS: Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU: Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU: Adreno 320

Memory

Card slot: microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal: 8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Features: LED flash, HDR
Video: 1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: VGA
Video:

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth: 4.0, A2DP
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS
NFC: Yes
Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB: microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

Type: Li-Ion 2370 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by: Up to 635 h (2G) / Up to 734 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 10 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G)
Music play: Up to 39 h

Misc

Colors: Black, White, Red
Models: C5302, C5303, C5306
SAR: 0.63 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 0.79 W/kg (head)
Price: About 180 EUR

Tests

Display: Contrast ratio: 816:1 (nominal) / 1.733:1 (sunlight)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 66dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 68dB
Audio quality: Noise -86.9dB / Crosstalk -88.3dB
Battery life: Endurance rating 51h