Sony Xperia P
The Sony Xperia P is a budget-focused device, powered by the NovaThor U8500, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4" · 122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm (4.80 x 2.34 x 0.41 in)
ChipsetNovaThor U8500
RAM1GB
Storage16GB | 1GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 120g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,305 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic NovaThor U8500 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗8 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, February. Released 2012, May
Also Known As
Previously known as Sony LT22i Nypon
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
NovaThor U8500
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
275 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
LED-backlit LCD,
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,305 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
120g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm (4.80 x 2.34 x 0.41 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - LT22i
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia P does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
Yes, the Sony Xperia P has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
No, the Sony Xperia P does not support a memory card.
The Sony Xperia P SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia P has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia P ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The Sony Xperia P uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Sony Xperia P supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA.
The Sony Xperia P has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
