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Sony Xperia P (LT22i) vs Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia P vs Sony Xperia SP phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Xperia SP X Sony Xperia P (LT22i) 04Points
4"
LED

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
13Points Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) Compare Sony Xperia P X
4.6"
TFT

720x1280

8
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

2370
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)

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Xperia P (LT22i)} 4 Advantages Sony Xperia P (LT22i) vs Xperia SP (4G LTE)} 13 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
+16GB (13GB available)121%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs8GB (5.88GB available)
+120 grams (4.2 ounces)29%
Lighter
vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Dual-corevs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core79%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)vs+10 millimeters (0.39 inches)5%
Thinner
540x960 pixelsvs+720x1280 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
275 PPIvs+319 PPI16%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.6"15%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Beanvs+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1305 mAhvs+2370 mAh82%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

30 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
16 million
(back) 8MP
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
BSI sensor
+23 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
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ModelXperia P (LT22i)Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Other model namesSony Xperia P LT22, Sony LT22i, Sony NyphonSony Xperia SP C5303, C5306, M35i, Sony HuaShan
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySony
Release date5/1/20124/1/2013
Depth10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)59.5 x 122 millimeters (2.34 x 4.8 in)67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)
Weight120 grams (4.2 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~60.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution540x960 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 4-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)275 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 2.3.7 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAndroid 4.3 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Chipset32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U850032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-400Qualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (13GB available)8GB (5.88GB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1900/2100C5303 version:
UMTS 850/900/2100
C5306 version:
UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat3
C5303 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)
C5306 version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 4, 5)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/2.4 (aperture)f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.263, H.264, WMVMP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAVMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1305 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5 hours19 hours
Standby475 hours (19.8 days)734 hours (30.6 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Silver, Black, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• Video stabiliser
• xLOUD
• 3D sweep panorama
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Red
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
• 3D sweep panorama
• PlayNow
• xLOUD
• 3D Surround Sound
• HD Voice
• HT40
• NFC SmartTags
• WiFi dual-band

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Xperia P (LT22i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.18W/kg (head), 0.84W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.78W/kg (head)feature not registered
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