Sony Xperia SP
The Sony Xperia SP is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro, built for basic everyday tasks (2013).
2013 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.6" · 130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
RAM1GB
Storage1GB | 8GB
Main Camera8 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 155g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,370 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro 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
2013, March. Released 2013, April
Also Known As
Also known as Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5303, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5306
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
319 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
📷 Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,370 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2370 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
155g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C5303
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia SP does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia SP has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Sony Xperia SP supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia SP SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia SP has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia SP ships with Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
The Sony Xperia SP uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out).
The Sony Xperia SP supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia SP has 4.0, A2DP.
