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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  • McDuck
  • iif
  • 04 Oct 2013

i bought this phone because of the hdr video recording option you guys claim it has.
i hasn't. how can you guys make such a mistake and even showing video clip comparison to it?????
ridiculous

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    • ronnbot
    • Rn6
    • 17 Sep 2013

    Replaced a cracked Nexus4 with this and love it. Last longer and surprised at how good the CPU/GPU is compared to my Nexus.

    The only downsides are, only 1GB of RAM (what do you expect for the price), camera isn't good (metering/AWB hardly get's it right), and only 4.1. Oh and browser crashes sometimes, much more often than the Nexus.

    Anyways, nice phone and good review as always.

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      • Tom
      • n9U
      • 11 Sep 2013

      ccmm, 21 Aug 2013My first and last Sony smartphone. The camera is awful, the... moreGo for the Lumia? A windows phone? Are you insane.

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        • Android Man
        • mqM
        • 08 Sep 2013

        well nice phone. very poor battery life. and mine over heats. so not sure whats going on. not the usual sony standard.

        great phone if better battery, and dont over heat

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          • AnonD-183234
          • n55
          • 06 Sep 2013

          Anonymous, 06 May 2013How much of an improvement is this? coming from a galaxy aceA huge difference it's like upgrading to to a sports car

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            • nick
            • Mf5
            • 29 Aug 2013

            Anonymous, 26 Aug 2013Anyone hve a problem with the screen of the phone? Sometime... moreGo to settings, screen settings and chose "use-touch with gloves" or something like that. The screen will become much more sensitive.

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              • Anonymous
              • veK
              • 26 Aug 2013

              Anyone hve a problem with the screen of the phone? Sometimes it doesnt respond, need to press several time when typing. Is it juz my phone or sp issues??

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                • AnonD-1544
                • 9av
                • 22 Aug 2013

                Gsmarena claims that this phone is big and not practical due to its size and weight. Trust me they don't have a clue about what they're saying! This phone is perfect in my hands, in fact I find it much comfortable to use and play with then the Xperia S and T.
                I am an xperia p user, so I prefer small sizes. However, I was worried that the size would annoy me, but surprisingly the device fits very well. The weight makes it feel more decent and not like a cheap toy. This phone is excellent, and with the latest update the phone has zero issues! I'm sure you'll be happy with it.

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                  • harsh
                  • vQ%
                  • 21 Aug 2013

                  Awesomeeeeee phone guyzzz
                  I don't have words about this phone
                  even m thinking ho can i appreciate for xperia sp
                  morally awesome
                  metal body
                  awesome camera
                  gorilla glass
                  dust resistance un removeable battery
                  even staminamode had a very good option in this
                  guyzzz if ur budzet. 20-25 so u should take this one
                  its comes with flap cover
                  and 2330 mah battery
                  full hd video recording
                  awesomene

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                    • ccmm
                    • dT5
                    • 21 Aug 2013

                    My first and last Sony smartphone. The camera is awful, the sound is far too quiet and the Walkman is a disgrace. It jumps constantly and stops randomly for no apparent reason. Very annoying. An internet search shows that I'm not the only one. I should have went with my gut instinct and went for the Lumia. C'mon Sony... Release the updates to correct these problems!

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                      • AnonD-177057
                      • 2SP
                      • 19 Aug 2013

                      Do this phone have hdr mode in video recording and continuous autofocus in video mode? is it a best choise after using lumia 720 and sgs advance????

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                        • AnonD-174576
                        • B}u
                        • 11 Aug 2013

                        this phone is just INCREDIBLE its both CPU and GPU performance rocks; even better than some quads and big names. I was searching for s.th like this and I'm glad to find this phone the only con is it's photo taking quality :(

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                          • AnonD-173540
                          • utg
                          • 08 Aug 2013

                          I am planning to buy the Xperia SP soon.I have read reviews all over the internet and in this forum and one huge turn off for this phone is the loudness of the speaker.If the ringing volume is low and I cant pick it up in noisy environments...it beats the whole purpose of buying this phone even though Sony is worldwide Leader in Audio Quality...

                          THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT DECIDING FACTOR WHILE BUYING THIS PHONE....

                          So please let me know ( IF POSSIBLE through a small video clip a sound test of the speaker when ringing and while video playback) if the loudspeaker is ringing loud enough to pick up a call..

                          Also let me know if the in call volume from both sides is loud enough when on the road both thru normal and Bluetooth headset.

                          I know this is too much to ask but since I cannot get my hands on a Xperia SP and check it for myself...Please try helping me by being my eyes and ears

                          My heart is set on this phone and none other..so please help me.

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                            • Vicky
                            • rAU
                            • 01 Aug 2013

                            Rakesh, 12 Jul 2013Sorry bro, if you are looking for USB on the go feature in ... moreIt supports please check the review it has usb on the go

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                              • AnonD-127312
                              • 6P%
                              • 31 Jul 2013

                              I hope XSP is not using any Sammy tricks "BenchmarkBooster," since it simply outperformed XZR in virtually all the important benchmark tests.

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                                • AnonD-119418
                                • 3xJ
                                • 28 Jul 2013

                                Anonymous, 17 Jun 2013Yes me2turn the stamina mode off. it will increase wifi range N work better

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                                  • AnonD-119418
                                  • 3xJ
                                  • 27 Jul 2013

                                  if u r looking for a best camera smartphone then go for V,
                                  if u r a gamer n rest normal user, then choose SP.

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                                    • yannis
                                    • SwA
                                    • 24 Jul 2013

                                    Rakesh, 12 Jul 2013Sorry bro, if you are looking for USB on the go feature in ... moreR u sure ?mine supports sub on the go fast and steady

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                                      • AnonD-86449
                                      • utP
                                      • 14 Jul 2013

                                      Rakesh, 12 Jul 2013Sorry bro, if you are looking for USB on the go feature in ... moreare u sure that this phone does not support USB on go ??

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                                        • Tej@
                                        • 7ty
                                        • 14 Jul 2013

                                        I lov tis mble bcz it is a BEAST in performance at dual core mobiles & sexy girl in looking.... Guys XPERIA rules XTREMLY