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Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) vs Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)

Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia TX 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 TX (LT29i) 08Points
Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
4.55"
TFT

720x1280

13.2
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1750
mAh

(Non removable)

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09Points Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE) Compare Sony Xperia TX X
Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
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)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia TX (LT29i)} 8 Advantages Sony Xperia TX (LT29i) vs Xperia SP (4G LTE)} 9 Advantages Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
+16GB (11GB available)87%
More internal storage for applications and files		vs8GB (5.88GB available)
+127 grams (4.45 ounces)22%
Lighter		vs155 grams (5.43 ounces)
+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)16%
Thinner		vs10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
+323 PPI1%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)		vs319 PPI
+(back) 13.2MP65%
Higher resolution main camera		vs(back) 8MP
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies		vs(front) 0.3MP
+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera		vs(front) VGA (640x480)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device		vsNot supported
1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)vs+1.7GHz 32bit Dual-core13%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
Plastic body, glass frontvs+Aluminum body, glass front, plastic backAdvantage
More resistant material
4.55"vs+4.6"1%
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+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 42 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps138%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1750 mAhvs+2370 mAh35%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
3.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
33 Common items in both devices
1GB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
TFT LCD
16 million
720x1280 pixels
LED flash
Only digital zoom
+26 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
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ModelXperia TX (LT29i)Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Other model namesSony Xperia TX LT29, Sony HayabusaSony Xperia SP C5303, C5306, M35i, Sony HuaShan
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSonySony
Release date10/1/20124/1/2013
Depth8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)10 millimeters (0.39 inches)
Size (width x height)68.6 x 131 millimeters (2.7 x 5.16 in)67.1 x 130.6 millimeters (2.64 x 5.14 in)
Weight127 grams (4.45 ounces)155 grams (5.43 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontAluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4.55" inches4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~63.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~66.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution720x1280 pixels720x1280 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)323 PPI319 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassShatterShieldGorilla Glass
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresSony Mobile BRAVIA Enginefeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
System versionAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAndroid 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 TX (LT29i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus (MSM8260A) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro MSM8960T (28nm)
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.5GHz Krait (Dual-core)		Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.7GHz Krait (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 225 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 320 400Mhz
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
RAM memory1GB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage16GB (11GB available)8GB (5.88GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)		Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)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 / Upload42/5.76 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100C5303 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, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, 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 TX (LT29i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Back camera (main camera)13.2 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution4192x3144 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: 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 extras16x digital zoom
3D sweep panorama		feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)HD (1280x720)VGA (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 TX (LT29i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.264, H.263MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro-B USB MHLMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth3.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)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 TX (LT29i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity1750 mAh2370 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.7 hours19 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)734 hours (30.6 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Xperia TX (LT29i)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, HTML5, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White, Pink
PlayNow
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 TX (LT29i)Sony Xperia SP (4G LTE)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.08W/kg (head), 0.81W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)1.09W/kg (head)feature not registered
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