Sony Xperia SP review: SPlendid

30 April 2013
It took some time but Sony had the big comeback many have been waiting for. The Xperia Z is selling well and we suspect it’s been the driver for turning the company's fortunes around in the first quarter of the year. It's now time to carry that momentum...

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  • Zorro
  • 36E
  • 01 May 2013

I wonder why all Sony phones have such a low volume for speakers. The most basic function is to hear your phone ringing, even in a pocket or a bag.

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    • AnonD-87222
    • 3ZH
    • 01 May 2013

    [deleted post]The S2 used to be a high end, which means better build quality. Also, the screen on it is better (Super Amoled), the camera is better and the audio quality is better, despite not using that Wolfson DAC as other Galaxy phones do. Also, it has a replaceable battery.

    This Xperia is slightly faster and the screen is slightly bigger, that's about it. I'm pretty sure that this 2 year old Galaxy is going to get at least as many updates from now on as well.

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      • AnonD-34158
      • v{M
      • 01 May 2013

      kbhatia7, 30 Apr 2013i got this phone for rs 21990. after reading the review, i'... moreIts market price is Rs.25000, from where you got it at 21990?
      Kindly reply as i'm too planning on buying it.
      Thanks.

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        • Anonymous
        • PG5
        • 01 May 2013

        People are now leaving Galaxy series as better alternatives are now available. Sony taking lots of right steps here.

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          • AnonD-87222
          • 3ZH
          • 01 May 2013

          AnonD-100888, 30 Apr 2013Finally, I am going to switch from galaxy S2 to xperia SP. ... moreWhy would you change the S2 for this? I'd say the S2 is actually slightly.. better.

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            • AnonD-87222
            • 3ZH
            • 01 May 2013

            Well, you can get the Galaxy S3 for just a few Euro more and the price is likely to drop even further, and it's still one of the most capable Android devices. I'd say this year's mid-rangers barely make sense. I'm willing to bet the S3 will be supported for longer anyway.

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              • shasha
              • 7tB
              • 01 May 2013

              kbhatia7, 30 Apr 2013i got this phone for rs 21990. after reading the review, i'... moreWhere did you get it frm bro ?

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                • AnonD-135613
                • nmc
                • 01 May 2013

                Yep best mid range phone gj sony:)

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                  • Adria
                  • pHZ
                  • 30 Apr 2013

                  I thought that Sony Xperia SP had not HDR video. Whatever this year Sony is demonstrating that is a great company.

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                    • AnonD-115286
                    • u{E
                    • 30 Apr 2013

                    Anonymous, 30 Apr 2013If this had the same form factor/screen but the xperia z's ... morego check on the Xperia ZR,4.6", ip5/8, same spec with the Xperia Z....

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                      • AnonD-100888
                      • utn
                      • 30 Apr 2013

                      Finally, I am going to switch from galaxy S2 to xperia SP. I had been waiting for a phone like this

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                        • kbhatia7
                        • t}6
                        • 30 Apr 2013

                        i got this phone for rs 21990. after reading the review, i'm glad i made the right choice. I hope it turns out reliable in the long run.

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                          • AnonD-116661
                          • 0g1
                          • 30 Apr 2013

                          Best Mid-range, really great to see in some tests this phone beating other high-range smartphones.

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                            • AnonD-30650
                            • 3@k
                            • 30 Apr 2013

                            The best mid ranged smartphone on the market

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                              • Anonymous
                              • bEK
                              • 30 Apr 2013

                              If this had the same form factor/screen but the xperia z's internals, it'd have been a kickass device.

                              I'd definitely go for a decent compact android phone.

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                                • SRK
                                • GRT
                                • 30 Apr 2013

                                Awesome phone got it in India for Rs-24780.... VFM