The Sony Xperia SP is the mid-range sibling to the Xperia Z
The Sony Xperia SP, launched alongside the budget Sony Xperia L, is the latest device to join the brand's smartphone arsenal and is a more affordable, mid-range version of the Sony Xperia Z
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Set to replace the Sony Xperia S
, the new Android Jelly Bean handset is expected to sell for a similar price although Sony has yet to confirm any figures.Sony Xperia SP: Size and build
Taking a few design cues from the Xperia Z, the SP sports a mostly square design with a similar metal-finished power button lending a premium touch. The design isn't quite as slick as the Z, but's it still a sharp-looking phone and the matte finish on the back panel gives it a bit of extra grip.
Measuring 130.6 x 67.1 x 9.98mm and weighing in at 155g, the handset is fairly standard in terms of terms of size, although it stands out from the crowd thanks to the clear plastic strip that runs along the foot of the phone, under the screen.
Also a design features on the SP's predecessor, the plastic strip is once again lit up by coloured lights when listening to music. The difference is that this time it's programmable so you can change the pattern that it uses for music and choose certain colours and patterns for alerts and different callers.
White is the flagship hue, while the handset will also be available in black or red.Sony Xperia SP: Features
The Xperia SP has an 8MP camera with 16x digital zoom, Exmor RS for ombile along with HDR and Sony's Superior Auto, as found on its camera range.
Like its big brother, the SP also sports NFC connectivity, making one-touch connections possible so that you can wirelessly share content to between compatible devices.
The SP also features Battery Stamina Mode, which turns off any non-essential apps to conserve battery life as much as possible. As on the Xperia Z, the settings can be tinkered with so that the most useful settings (such as social networking notifications) can be switched back on.
Powered by a 1.7GHz Qualcomm MSM8960 dualcore processor, the phone includes built-in memory of 8GB (with up to 5.8GB accessible by you) along with a micro SD card slot to enable you to top up to 32GB.Sony Xperia SP: Screen
The 4.6-inch screen sports a high-def 720p resolution (1280 x 720 pixels) which runs on Sony's Mobile Bravia Engine 2, making for a sharp screen that's packed with detail and vivid hues.Sony Xperia SP: Verdict
In terms of design, the SP isn't quite as slick as the Xperia Z, but then it won't cost you as much and the inclusion of the some of the flaghship phone's features - such as the Battery Stamina Mode and the Bravia Engine 2-powered screen - is good news. The light-up plastic strip is likely to divide opinion though. Stay tuned for a full review.
Sony Xperia S release date: Q2 2013
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