Sony Xperia SP

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The Sony Xperia SP is a discontinued mid-range Android smartphone manufactured by Sony Mobile. It was released in March 2013 and featured a 4.6-inch display, 1.7 GHz dual-core processor, and 8-megapixel rear-facing camera.

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.

The retail price of a new or used/second hand Sony Xperia SP varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Sony Xperia SP across different regions, markets and countries.

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

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C5303
1, 2, 4, 5 - C5306
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - C5303
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced2013, March. Released 2013, April
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
SIMMicro-SIM

Display

TypeTFT
Size4.6 inches, 58.3 cm2 (~66.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass

Platform

OSAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPUDual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320

Memory

Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM

Main Camera

Single8 MP, f/2.4, AF
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Video1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

SingleVGA
Video

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
NFCYes
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)

Features

SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 2370 mAh, non-removable
Stand-byUp to 635 h (2G) / Up to 734 h (3G)
Talk timeUp to 10 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G)
Music playUp to 39 h

Misc

ColorsBlack, White, Red
ModelsC5302, C5303, C5306
SAR0.63 W/kg (head)     1.08 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.79 W/kg (head)
PriceAbout 180 EUR

Tests

DisplayContrast ratio: 816:1 (nominal) / 1.733:1 (sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 68dB
Audio qualityNoise -86.9dB / Crosstalk -88.3dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 51h

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