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Sony Xperia SP / Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302

Sony Xperia SP / Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302

1993 reviews

Nov, 2024

Positive
size (539)
usability (415)
performance (397)
screen (252)
design (222)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 1993 reviews of Sony Xperia SP / Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302. The average rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the battery and screen. The performance and usability also get good comments. Views are divided on the connectivity.

size, usability, performance, screen, battery

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Xperia SP / Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 87/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Xperia SP / Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302

alaTest has collected and analyzed 230 user reviews of Sony Xperia SP / Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the screen and price. The usability and portability also get good comments. Many are less positive about the sound and reliability.

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70% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Sony Xperia SP / Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302

alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 user reviews of Sony Xperia SP / Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the camera and usability. The portability and performance also get good feedback, whereas there are some mixed comments about the size.

design, performance, portability, usability, camera

88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Consumer review (amazon.ca)

Amazon.ca review summary for Sony Xperia SP / Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302

alaTest has collected and analyzed 5 user reviews of Sony Xperia SP / Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302 from Amazon.ca. The average user rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.9/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.ca.

80% of the reviews on Amazon.ca give this product a positive rating.

Nov, 2024

Expert review by : Trusted Reviews (trustedreviews.com)

Sony Xperia SP

Xperia Z too pricey? Sony's Xperia SP might fit the bill instead.

Excellent range of connectivity options, Appealing and original design, Dedicated camera button can launch camera app from standby

Can feel a bit laggy to use at times, Screen's viewing angles aren’t that wide, Camera pictures tend to suffer from image noise, Distinctly average battery life

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Jeff Parsons (techradar.com)

Sony Xperia SP review

A mid-range marvel with a massively impressive spec list

Attractive aluminium design ; Full-featured camera ; Media apps are a highlight ; Impressive HD screen

Average processor ; Low storage space ; Battery drains quickly ; Redundant Sony online services

The excellent camera and range of connectivity that includes NFC and 4G go hand-in-hand with a great design and a screen size that will be just right for someone that doesn't want a high-end 5-inch monster.

May, 2013

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Expert review by : David Phelan (t3.com)

Sony Xperia SP review

The Sony Xperia SP is the mid-range sibling to the Xperia Z

Solid ; classy design ; Great battery life ; Good value

Average camera ; Divisive notification bar ; Not small

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Chris Hall (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Xperia SP

With Sony getting out of the blocks early, it's one of the first companies in 2013 to reveal its wider portfolio of devices. The Sony Xperia SP technically slips into what we'd traditionally call the mid-range, but with specs matching 2012's flagship...

Nice design, frame feels solid in the hand, good battery performance, reasonable specifications, SD card slot

The illuminated bar is a bit too much, some software quirks, camera performance isn't great

The Sony Xperia SP is a good mid-range phone. There's power and flexibility on board and there's the performance to back it up, aside from a few minor quirks.

May, 2013

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Expert review by : Mike Lowe (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Xperia SP pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

The Sony Xperia Z kicked off the company's 2013 smartphone presence with a bang, but it's not the only handset due this year. Behind closed doors at Mobile

Mar, 2013

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Expert review by : David Court (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Xperia SP review

That said, when you've got the Xperia SP in your hand it actually feels nice in terms of weight and size. The 4.6in display is about bang-on the line of best fit for the average thumb's screen reach. The device also feels very solid in your hand, which...

The Sony Xperia SP has the spec and price of a mid-range Android smartphone, but when you actually get the device in your hands and start using it any ideas of it being mediocre go out of the window. It really is a class act, so if you're looking for a...

Aug, 2013

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Expert review by : David Court (techadvisor.co.uk)

Sony Xperia SP video review: impressive mid-range Android smartphone

The latest addition to the Sony smartphone family is the impressive mid-range Android smartphone, the Sony Xperia SP.

Jun, 2013

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Expert review by : Alex Todd (recombu.com)

Sony Xperia SP Review: In Depth

The Sony Xperia Z flagship may have been at the forefront of the company's 2013 handset lineup, but it's now time for a new device...

Good battery life even with 4G on

Display colours are distorted

Apr, 2013

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Expert review by : unbox.ph (unbox.ph)

Sony Xperia SP Review: Meet the King of Midrange Smartphones

Sony Xperia SP: King of Midrange Smartphones We'll jump the gun a bit and go straight to our verdict. The Sony Xperia SP, based on our experience with it in the last week, is arguably the best smartphone as of this writing that you can buy in the...

Sep, 2013

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Expert review by : Dave Oliver (wired.co.uk)

Sony Xperia SP review

It's not the top of the Xperia tree, but the Sony Xperia XPmakes a good impression as a more than capable midrange Androidwith some nifty features.

Decent screen, fast processor, solid build

Have to wait for 4.2 Jelly Bean, no HDMI port, camera could bebetter

The Sony Xperia SP is really a very fine mid- to high-end Androidsmartphone. Well built, with a good range of features, it's alittle down the affordability ladder from true high-enders like theXperia Z but in most cases the compromises are...

May, 2013

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