Sony Xperia SP Specs and Features Review
Wednesday, 19 June 2013
Sony has been a leader in electronics all over the world, for it music systems or smart phone. Sony launched its Xperia series saw the market for the same increasing each day. Since then Sony has introduced a number of models in the Xperia series and the latest to join the club is the Sony Xperia SP. The phone was announced in March of this year and following the announcement the phone was released in the month of April. The phone boasts of a bright and exquisite aluminum frame. The phone has a plastic body to compliment the frame and therefore is a light weight phone.
Screen:
The Xperia SP is 10mm thick and weighs around 155 grams, making it a not so heavy phone. The phone has a 4.6 inch, scratch resistant, TFT capacitive touch screen with 720x1280 pixels making it a full HD phone. The screen has the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 delivers amazing experience that includes new real-time contrast optimization to the sharpness enhancement. The high-quality color management and noise reduction is truly great. This feature gives the screen one of the best HD viewing experiences.
Hardware & Camera:
The phone sports a 1.7 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S4 MSM8960 Pro Dual Core processor, which is supported by 1 GB RAM and an internal memory of 8 GB which can be expanded up to 32 GB with the use of a memory card. The standout feature of many Sony phones is there camera and the Xperia SP doesn’t disappoint on this count. The phone carries an 8 MP camera with LED flash, touch focus, face and smile detection, Geo-tagging, image stabilization, HDR, sweep panorama. The additional features of the camera make it even better. The front camera however disappoints a little being only a VGA camera thus merely satisfying the feature for video calling etc.
The phone runs on a 2370 mAh Li-Ion battery which cannot be removed. On the software end the phone works with Android operating system version 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The phone has 2G, 3G and 4G connectivity and utilizes a micro-SIM. The phone can use GPRS, EDGE and is Wi-Fi enabled. The phone also has Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The phone also has the Sony One Touch feature which allows user to use NFC (Near Field Communications) and share files etc. with other devices with a single tap letting go of the hassle of wires. There is also the smart connect features by which you can set how your device will behave when it is connected to other devices. For example when you connect your device to your car you can set your device to directly open Google Maps. The phone also has the Accelerometer, Gyro and Proximity sensors.
Screen:
The Xperia SP is 10mm thick and weighs around 155 grams, making it a not so heavy phone. The phone has a 4.6 inch, scratch resistant, TFT capacitive touch screen with 720x1280 pixels making it a full HD phone. The screen has the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 delivers amazing experience that includes new real-time contrast optimization to the sharpness enhancement. The high-quality color management and noise reduction is truly great. This feature gives the screen one of the best HD viewing experiences.
Hardware & Camera:
The phone sports a 1.7 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ S4 MSM8960 Pro Dual Core processor, which is supported by 1 GB RAM and an internal memory of 8 GB which can be expanded up to 32 GB with the use of a memory card. The standout feature of many Sony phones is there camera and the Xperia SP doesn’t disappoint on this count. The phone carries an 8 MP camera with LED flash, touch focus, face and smile detection, Geo-tagging, image stabilization, HDR, sweep panorama. The additional features of the camera make it even better. The front camera however disappoints a little being only a VGA camera thus merely satisfying the feature for video calling etc.
The phone runs on a 2370 mAh Li-Ion battery which cannot be removed. On the software end the phone works with Android operating system version 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
The phone has 2G, 3G and 4G connectivity and utilizes a micro-SIM. The phone can use GPRS, EDGE and is Wi-Fi enabled. The phone also has Bluetooth and USB connectivity. The phone also has the Sony One Touch feature which allows user to use NFC (Near Field Communications) and share files etc. with other devices with a single tap letting go of the hassle of wires. There is also the smart connect features by which you can set how your device will behave when it is connected to other devices. For example when you connect your device to your car you can set your device to directly open Google Maps. The phone also has the Accelerometer, Gyro and Proximity sensors.
Specifications:
Network - The phone has GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C5302, LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - C5303.
Battery - 2370 mAh battery which has a standby time of 734 hours, talk time of around 19 hours and music playing time of 39 hrs.
Physical Specifications:
The phone measures 130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in) and weighs around 155 grams (5.47 oz.). The phone is available in three color options red, white and black.
Connectivity:
The phone has a 2G, 3G and 4G connectivity. The phone can use Bluetooth and USB. The phone is Wi-Fi enabled, Wi-Fi Direct, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and DLNA.
Media:
The phone has a music player that can support a number of formats including MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV; the video player can support MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player formats. The phone has a Stereo FM with RDS. The phone has a loudspeaker and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Additional Features:
Additional features include SNS integration, TV-out (via MHL A/V link), Photo viewer/editor, Document viewer, Predictive text input, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic., Voice memo/dial, GPS with Java MIDP emulator, A-GPS support and GLONASS, MMS, Email, SMS(threaded view), Push Email, IM.
Price:
The phone is set to target the medium range market with a price of around Rs. 24,000 thus making it a good buy in its range.
Competitors:
When compared to its compatriots in the Xperia series the phones fares well. In comparison to the Xperia V, Xperia SP has a better stand-by time of around 26 days in comparison to just 12.5 days of the Xperia V. The Xperia V on the other hand has better max data speed and is water proof something that the price range of Xperia SP does not allow.
Sony Xperia SP fares brilliantly against the Xperia S. The Xperia SP has a greater battery capacity of 2370 mAh as compared to 1750 mAh battery of Xperia S. Xperia SP also has a newer version of Bluetooth. But the standout difference is that the Xperia S does not have a memory card slot thus hindering the room to increase the storage space.
The Samsung Galaxy S III however is difficult to beat for the Xperia SP. S III has a quad core processor in comparison to the dual care processor of Xperia SP and has greater max data speed. But the price of Xperia SP is lower than that of the Galaxy S III.
When compared to the iPhone 5 the Xperia SP gets beaten only in size and weight with the iPhone being much smaller and lighter. Also the iPhone has greater internal memory storage than the Xperia SP. The Xperia SP however covers up by providing external memory support something not available in the iPhone 5. Moreover the iPhone 5 does not have the HFC feature which is present in the Xperia SP. The Xperia SP also scores a little higher in my books as it has a built in FM radio.
In comparison to the Nokia Lumia 820, the Xperia SP being an Android phone has access to more apps than the Windows featuring Nokia Lumia. The Xperia SP also has a better battery capacity with the Lumia 820 having a 1650 mAh battery and SP having a 2370 mAh battery.
Conclusion:
With the Xperia SP, Sony aims at establishing itself in the mid-range phone market something they have been unable to do due to their high priced releases. The Xperia SP shows a perfect blend of software and hardware making it one of the best phones in the market right now.
Author
The Guest Author of this post is Julia. She wrote several tech posts for 91mobiles.com. Her passion for upgrading her knowledge puts her to research on topics relevant to her industry. Besides, she also likes to share her findings by writing about them in her free time.
Network - The phone has GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C5302, LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600 - C5303.
Battery - 2370 mAh battery which has a standby time of 734 hours, talk time of around 19 hours and music playing time of 39 hrs.
Physical Specifications:
The phone measures 130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in) and weighs around 155 grams (5.47 oz.). The phone is available in three color options red, white and black.
Connectivity:
The phone has a 2G, 3G and 4G connectivity. The phone can use Bluetooth and USB. The phone is Wi-Fi enabled, Wi-Fi Direct, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and DLNA.
Media:
The phone has a music player that can support a number of formats including MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV; the video player can support MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player formats. The phone has a Stereo FM with RDS. The phone has a loudspeaker and a 3.5mm audio jack.
Additional Features:
Additional features include SNS integration, TV-out (via MHL A/V link), Photo viewer/editor, Document viewer, Predictive text input, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic., Voice memo/dial, GPS with Java MIDP emulator, A-GPS support and GLONASS, MMS, Email, SMS(threaded view), Push Email, IM.
Price:
The phone is set to target the medium range market with a price of around Rs. 24,000 thus making it a good buy in its range.
Competitors:
When compared to its compatriots in the Xperia series the phones fares well. In comparison to the Xperia V, Xperia SP has a better stand-by time of around 26 days in comparison to just 12.5 days of the Xperia V. The Xperia V on the other hand has better max data speed and is water proof something that the price range of Xperia SP does not allow.
Sony Xperia SP fares brilliantly against the Xperia S. The Xperia SP has a greater battery capacity of 2370 mAh as compared to 1750 mAh battery of Xperia S. Xperia SP also has a newer version of Bluetooth. But the standout difference is that the Xperia S does not have a memory card slot thus hindering the room to increase the storage space.
The Samsung Galaxy S III however is difficult to beat for the Xperia SP. S III has a quad core processor in comparison to the dual care processor of Xperia SP and has greater max data speed. But the price of Xperia SP is lower than that of the Galaxy S III.
When compared to the iPhone 5 the Xperia SP gets beaten only in size and weight with the iPhone being much smaller and lighter. Also the iPhone has greater internal memory storage than the Xperia SP. The Xperia SP however covers up by providing external memory support something not available in the iPhone 5. Moreover the iPhone 5 does not have the HFC feature which is present in the Xperia SP. The Xperia SP also scores a little higher in my books as it has a built in FM radio.
In comparison to the Nokia Lumia 820, the Xperia SP being an Android phone has access to more apps than the Windows featuring Nokia Lumia. The Xperia SP also has a better battery capacity with the Lumia 820 having a 1650 mAh battery and SP having a 2370 mAh battery.
Conclusion:
With the Xperia SP, Sony aims at establishing itself in the mid-range phone market something they have been unable to do due to their high priced releases. The Xperia SP shows a perfect blend of software and hardware making it one of the best phones in the market right now.
Author
The Guest Author of this post is Julia. She wrote several tech posts for 91mobiles.com. Her passion for upgrading her knowledge puts her to research on topics relevant to her industry. Besides, she also likes to share her findings by writing about them in her free time.
Nokia 301 Dual SIM Phone now available in India for Priced at INR 5,199
Nokia has announced its 301 smartphone earlier this year at MWC 2013 event and now it is available to buy online at Snapdeal and Infibeam for priced at Rs. 5,199 in India. It has a 2.4-inch super-responsive capacitive touchscreen display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and is powered by a Series 40 operating system from Nokia. It comes with brightness control features, 3.2 megapixel rear camera with 3X digital zoom, 64MB internal memory which can be expanded up to 32GB and a 1200mAh battery.
Nokia 301 Key Features and Specifications -
- 2.4-inch (320 x 240 pixels) LCD Screen
- 3.2MP Camera
- Dual Sim (GSM+GSM)
- FM Radio, FM Recording, DRM Support, Voice Recorder, Audio and Video Player
- 64MB internal storage, expandable up to 32GB memory via microSD card
- 3.5G HSPA-enabled connectivity
- 3G,HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, USB v2.0, Bluetooth, v3.0, GPRS
- 102 grams
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- 1200mAh Battery, which provides up to 20 hours (2G) / Up to 6 hours (3G) talktime and up to 888 hours (2G) / up to 936 hours (3G) standby time
Nokia 301 comes preloaded with apps, including Facebook, Twitter and eBuddy. And, it will be available in black, white, cyan, yellow or fuchsia colors variants.
Lava Iris 504Q Phablet with Dual Camera, Gesture Controls launched for Rs 13,499
Monday, 17 June 2013
LAVA Mobile has added one new Android Jelly Bean handset in its Iris portfolio called as - Iris 504q. This 5-inch smartphone comes with gesture controls feature and will be available from the fourth week of this month across the country for priced at Rs. 13,499. The phone is powered by a 1.2Ghz Quad Core MediaTek processor, runs on Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) along with 1GB of RAM. It has an 8-megapixel auto focus rear camera with BSI sensor and 2-megapixel front snapper on-board with packs a 2000mAh battery. It also comes pre-loaded with Opera web browser and Modern Combat game from gameloft.
The gesture motion feature on the Lava Iris 504Q allows users to interact with the phone with just a swipe of the hand in the air. The gesture control feature can be used for clicking photos, change music or radio station, changing tracks on the video player and browsing photo gallery on the smartphone.
Lava Iris 504Q key features and specifications -
- 5-inch (1280 x 720 pixels) HD IPS display with OGS technology
- 1.2 GHz quad-core processor
- Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
- Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
- 8MP rear camera with LED Flash, BSI sensor
- 2MP front-facing camera
- 1080p video recording and playback
- 8.4 mm thick and weighs 140 grams
- 3.5mm audio jack
- G Sensor, Motion sensor, Proximity sensor
- 1GB RAM, 4GB internal memory (2GB user memory), 32GB expandable memory with MicroSD
- 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, USB OTG, GPS
- 2000 mAh battery, which can provides up to 15hrs (2G) and 11hrs (3G) talktime and 230hrs Standby time
Lava Iris 504Q phablet competes directly with Micromax's popular Canvas series of phones.
Google X Announces Project Loon Provides Internet Access Using Hot Air Balloons
Sunday, 16 June 2013
Google has officially announced "Project Loon" that means balloon-powered Internet access for those areas (rural and underserved) of the earth where regular terrestrial Internet isn't a good option.
"We believe that it might actually be possible to build a ring of balloons, flying around the globe on the stratospheric winds, that provides Internet access to the earth below. It's very early days, but we've built a system that uses balloons, carried by the wind at altitudes twice as high as commercial planes, to beam Internet access to the ground at speeds similar to today's 3G networks or faster" According to a post on the official company blog.
Currently, Google says it is using 30 balloons in this pilot project and about 50 testers in New Zealand are using the service on the ground. The solar-powered, remote-controlled balloons would navigate stratospheric winds 20 kilometers above the surface of the earth, well above the altitude where most planes travel. Similar to the way satellite internet works, the balloons would communicate with special antennas and receiver stations on the ground.
According to Google, in "more than half" of the countries in the southern hemisphere and for two out of three people on earth, internet access is far too expensive. It's trying to set up pilot projects in other countries on the same latitude as New Zealand, so interested 40th parallel south residents should forward this info to the appropriate officials immediately. Meanwhile, curious Kiwis can sign up to take part in the project on its website, or attend the Festival of Flight in Christchurch on Sunday to meet the team and learn more about it.
Check out video for how Project Loon works -
Swipe Introduced MTV Volt 1000 with 6-inch display, 1GHz dual-core processor Phablet for INR 11,999
Saturday, 15 June 2013
California based Swipe Telecom tied-up with MTV has added a new Dual SIM phablet in its Volt series called as MTV Volt 1000 for price at Rs 11,999. It features a 6-inch (854 x 480 pixels) HD capacitive touch screen display, powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor and runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) along with 1GB of RAM onboard.
MTV Volt 1000 has an 8-megapixel rear camera with LED flash, a 1.3-megapixel front camera and 4GB of internal storage, expandable up to 32GB using microSD card. In terms of connectivity, it supports 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, GPS and Dual-SIM (GSM+GSM) dual standby.
MTV Volt 1000 Features and Specifications -
- 6-inch (854 x 480 pixels) HD capacitive 5-point multi-touch display
- Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) with Dual Standby
- Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
- 1GHz dual-core MediaTek MT6577 processor
- 8MP rear camera with LED flash, 1.3MP front-facing camera
- 10.6 mm thick and weighs 186 grams
- FM Radio with recording
- 3G, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS, GPRS
- 1GB DDR3 RAM, 4GB internal memory, Expandable memory up to 32GB with microSD
- Li-ion Polymer 2850 mAh
The Swipe MTV Volt 1000 phablet is available to buy online at Swipe e-store for price at Rs 11,999 and later it will be available across multiple retail outlets in India.
Micromax A116 Canvas HD Vs Spice Stellar Pinnacle Pro Mi-535 Specs, Price, Review Comparison
Thursday, 13 June 2013
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