Sony Xperia SP Black

Sony have certainly risen to the challenge recently when it comes to releasing a phone with top tier specs and a mid-range pricepoint - an impressive feat by any stretch of the imagination, and the Sony Xperia SP on Orange does just that!

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Get 4G-Ready at an affordable price!

The Xperia SP is a bit of a mid-range marvel, sporting a spec-sheet that wouldn't look out of place on higher-priced phones, and all at an affordable price. Get 4G-ready with this fast, responsive smartphone, all powered by 1.7GHz of dual core power. You don't have to have deep pockets to be a heavy hitter.

4.6" HD Reality Display with Mobile Bravia 2 Engine Technology

Sony are renowned for the quality of their screens, and the SP is no exception. It rocks a 4.6" HD Reality display with a resolution of 720 x 1280pixels, which is comparable to higher-priced phones like the Galaxy S3. It's crisp, sharp and beautifully responsive, and it's powered by Sony's Bravia 2 Engine technology (the same stuff that's in their TVs) ensuring that streaming video and gameplay is a visual delight.

8MP Camera with LED flash

Capture breathtaking shots, even at night, with the SP's 8MP camera, courtesy of both the LED flash and Exmor RS sensor technology on-board. Try out the Panoramic mode or apply a variety of in-built filters to your photos to give them added punch. You can even capture still images while shooting video, which, thanks to a dedicated side camera button, is all the more easy to do.

One-tap file transfer and content sharing with NFC technology

The SP comes kitted out with a host of connectivity options, making transferring files, music, images or anything else you'd like to your friends a breeze. Bluetooth and WiFi are of course on board but where it all gets really nifty is with NFC technology. By simply tapping your phone to another NFC-enabled phone, you can share content just like that. You'll also be able to make contactless payments at any number of high street stores. The Sony Xperia SP just makes life a whole lot easier.

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Connectivity

  • 3G: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
  • 4G: LTE
  • Bluetooth: 4.0 with A2DP
  • EDGE: Up to 237kbps
  • Email: Push email
  • GPRS: Up to 86kbps
  • GPS: A-GPS and GLONASS
  • Instant messaging: Google Talk
  • MMS: Yes
  • Push email: Yes
  • RSS: Yes
  • SMS: Threaded view
  • TV-out: via MHL A/V link
  • UMA: No
  • USB: Micro USB (MHL) 2.0
  • Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot

Music and Video

  • AAC: eAAC+
  • FM radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS
  • H.263: Yes
  • H.264: Yes
  • Headphone socket: 3.5mm jack
  • MP3: Yes
  • MP3 ringtones: MP3, WAV
  • MP4: Yes

Features

  • Accelerometer: Yes
  • Ambient light sensor: Yes
  • Digital compass: Yes
  • Document viewer: Yes
  • Haptic feedback: Yes
  • Java: via Java MIDP emulator
  • Mapping software: Google Maps
  • Multi-touch input: Up to 10 fingers
  • Near field Communications: Yes
  • Noise cancellation: Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
  • Noise cancelling microphone: Yes
  • Optical trackpad: No
  • Organiser: Yes
  • Predictive text: Yes
  • Proximity sensor: Yes
  • QWERTY keyboard: On screen, non-physical QWERTY keyboard
  • Skype: Skype App available to download, not integrated
  • Speakerphone: Yes
  • Tethering: Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Twitter: App available to download
  • Voice dial: Yes
  • Voice memo: Yes

Camera

  • Autofocus: and touch focus
  • Camera resolution: 3264 x 2448
  • Face detection: Face and Smile detection
  • Flash: LED
  • Geo-tagging: Yes
  • Pixel Count: 8 megapixels
  • Secondary Camera: Forward facing VGA
  • Video: 1080p@30fps, video stabilization
  • Video calling: Available with compatible data plan or wifi connection

Battery

  • Max. talk time: Up to 19 hours
  • Removable battery: Yes

Display

  • Colour Depth: 16 M
  • Display Resolution: 720 x 1280
  • Display Size: 4.6"
  • Touchscreen: Capacitive

Size and Weight

  • Dimensions: 130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm
  • Weight: 155g

Memory and Software

  • Internal memory: 8GB
  • Maximum capacity: 32GB
  • Memory card slot: microSD up to 32GB
  • Operating system: Android 4.1 (Jellybean)
  • Processor: Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
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Editorial Review - Store-Orange Staff - Fri, 19/04/2013 - 13:50

Excellent

The 4.6" disply matches the premium Samsung Galaxy S3 in terms of its sharp resolution - and is even an operating s ... Read more...

The 4.6" disply matches the premium Samsung Galaxy S3 in terms of its sharp resolution - and is even an operating system ahead, running on Google's latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. You'll find navigation on this handset particularly smooth and responsive, since it packs in a full 1.7GHz of dual core processing power. Sony have even incorporated the same technology that powers their famous TV sets, with a Mobile Bravia 2 Engine, meaning streaming video content is nothing but a pleasure.

Design-wise, the Xperia SP sports the slim, iconic look that the Xperia range is known for, giving it a premium appearance and a comfortably ergonomic feel in the hand. It certainly makes for a great user experience too, both in terms of speedy connectivity - yes, it's 4G ready and NFC enabled! - but also in terms of Sony's unobtrusive overlay to the Android system.

But the neat tricks don't end there. The Xperia SP on Orange also has a subtle LED light strip built into the bottom of the phone, which glows different colours depending on the image or window you have open on the screen, or even on the notifications you receive, similar to that of its predecessors, the Xperias P and U. The 8 megapixel camera is more than capable of snapping some top photos, even before you explore Sony's photo editing software - and what's even better is the microSD slot that extends your storage up to 32 GB for all your photos, not to mention for keeping your favourite playlists handy on the go.

Really, this stylish little handset has just as much punch as many of the premium models it's up against. Gems like the Orange Sony Xperia SP at a mid-range price-point are definitely worth snapping up!

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Design:Outstanding
Features:Outstanding
Usability:Excellent
Performance:Excellent
Battery:Excellent

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