Sony launches Xperia L and Xperia SP
Sony announces two new devices days after Samsung launched it latest Galaxy S IV device. The Sony devices feature two new smartphones – the Xperia L and Xperia SP. Out of the two, the SP seems to be more interesting in terms of specs and maybe a good alternative for the Xperia Z.
Under the hood, the Xperia SP features a Qualcomm Snapdragon dual-core processor and Google’s Android 4.1 mobile operating system. It has 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal storage. It is also equipped with Adreno 320 graphic. There is also an 8MP camera with Exmor RS sensor, a battery capable of ‘stamina’ mode for improved battery life, integrated NFC and support for 4G LTE.
The 4.6-inch 720p Reality display produces a resolution a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels (319ppi) and is equipped with a massive 2,370mAh battery. At the rear it has a 8MP auto-focus camera, HDR mode, panorama, face detection, touch focus and image stabilization. It also has a VGA front-facing camera for video calls. There is no informati0n about pricing at this stage.
Sony Xperia SP at a glance:
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General: 2G/3G/4G connectivity
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Dimensions: 130.6 x 67.1 x 9.98 mm, 155 g
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Display: 4.6″ 16M-color TFT capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels (319ppi)
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Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8960Pro
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CPU: Dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 1.7 GHz processor
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GPU: Adreno 320
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RAM: 1GB
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OS: Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
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Memory: 8GB storage (5.8GB user-accessible), microSD card slot
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Still camera: 8 megapixel auto-focus camera, HDR mode, panorama, face detection, touch focus and image stabilization; VGA front-facing camera, video calls
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Video camera: Full HD (1080p) video recording
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Connectivity: Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0, standard microUSB port with MHL features (TV Out, USB host), GPS receiver with A-GPS and GLONASS, 3.5mm audio jack, NFC
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Battery: 2370 mAh
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Misc: Sony custom UX, built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor, gyroscope sensor, Glove mode, battery STAMINA mode, customizable ambient light strip, dedicated camera key
[Source: GSMarena]
More news about Sony’s latest smartphones below courtesy of The Inquirer.
Sony announces the Xperia L and Xperia SP with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (via The Inquirer)
JAPANESE PHONE MAKER Sony added two more handsets to its Android smartphone lineup today, the Xperia L and Xperia SP. Clearly waiting for the Samsung Galaxy S4 hype to die down, Sony announced the two new handsets on Monday, which look to challenge Samsung’s latest Android flagship smartphone. The…
Sony launches Xperia L and Xperia SP
