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Sony Xperia SP phone review — specs and Genze score

Sony Xperia SP Specifications

Also known as Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5303, Sony Xperia SP LTE C5306

Sony

Released 2013, Mar 15

1 GB RAM · Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro

  • 155g, 10mm thickness
  • Android 4.1, upgradаble to 4.3
  • 8GB storage, microSDHC

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Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 4.2
Display 5.2
Performance 3.7
Camera 5.1
Body 5.2
Gaming 4.4
Software 4.4
Connectivity 5.8
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
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Genze total: 4.7/10

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Quick specifications

4.6"

720x1280 pixels

8MP

1080p

1GB RAM

Snapdragon S4 Pro

2370mAh

Score breakdown

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4.7 /10
Performance 3.7/10
Battery 4.2/10
Display 5.2/10
Camera 5.1/10
Body 5.2/10
Gaming 4.4/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 5.8/10
Sensors 7.2/10
1.70 GHz BT 4.0 2013

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C5303
??? HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C5302
??? HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - C5306
4G bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - C5303
??? 1, 2, 4, 5 - C5306
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
Announced 2013, March. Released 2013, April
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Weight 155 g (5.47 oz)
SIM Micro-SIM
Type TFT
Size 4.6 inches, 58.3 cm2 (~66.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass
OS Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgrad??ble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Chipset Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
CPU Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPU Adreno 320
Card slot microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Internal 8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM
Single 8 MP, f/2.4, AF
Features LED flash, HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
Single VGA
Video
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.0, A2DP
Positioning GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
Sensors Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Type Li-Ion 2370 mAh, non-removable
Stand-by Up to 635 h (2G) / Up to 734 h (3G)
Talk time Up to 10 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G)
Music play Up to 39 h
Colors Black, White, Red
Models C5302, C5303, C5306
SAR 0.63 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.79 W/kg (head)
Price About 180 EUR
Display Contrast ratio: 816:1 (nominal) / 1.733:1 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 66dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 68dB
Audio quality Noise -86.9dB / Crosstalk -88.3dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 51h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Sony Xperia SP worth buying in 2026?

Sony Xperia SP is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.7/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

What is the battery capacity of Sony Xperia SP?

Sony Xperia SP has a 2,370 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Sony Xperia SP have?

Sony Xperia SP features a 4.60-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Sony Xperia SP have?

Sony Xperia SP is available with 1 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Sony Xperia SP?

Genze rates Sony Xperia SP 4.7/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

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