Sony announces Xperia SP and Xperia L – new mid-range and entry-level handsets

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Xperia SP Xperia L

Without much in the way of fanfare, Sony Mobile has announced new mid-range and entry-level Android handsets, the Xperia SP and Xperia L. The subjects of many pre-release leaks, these new Xperias were expected to make an appearance at Mobile World Congress, but were no-where to be found on the show floor.

As rumored, the Xperia SP is a 4.6-inch, 720p-screened device with an aluminum trim that incorporates elements of both the Xperia Z and Xperia U. Like the former, it’s uses on-screen keys and has big, stylized metal power button; like the latter, it’s got a customizable light bar down below that can tie into certain apps like the music player. It’s also Sony’s first mid-range phone with 4G LTE support. On the inside, the SP is powered by a 1.7GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 chip, so there’s plenty of horsepower to go around.

The Xperia L is Sony’s new leading entry-level device for 2013, and the manufacturer’s highlighting its 8-megapixel Exmor RS camera, a component it shares with the Xperia SP. The L is powered by a 1GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 Plus CPU and packs a 4.3-inch FWVGA (854×480) display. Visually, it’s a close match for last year’s Xperia T, with a chunky convex chassis.

Both phones run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean out of the box, and are due for release during the second quarter in red, white and black color options. We’ve got spec lists and a couple of videos after the break.

 

Xperia SP

Xperia L

Colours

White

Red

Black

White

Red

Black

Facts

Size

130.6 x 67.1 x 9.98 mm

128.7 x 65 x 9.7 mm

Weight

155 grams

 

137 grams

Operating System

Google™ Android™ 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Google™ Android™ 4.1 (Jelly Bean)

Processor

1.7 GHz Qualcomm MSM8960Pro Dual Core

1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8230 dual-core

Camera

8 megapixel camera

16x digital zoom

Auto focus

Face detection

Fast capture

Flash/Pulsed LED

Flash/Photo light

Front-facing camera (VGA)

Geotagging

HD video recording (1080p)

HDR for picture

Image stabiliser

Red-eye reduction

Scene recognition

Self-timer

Send to web

Smile detection

Superior auto

Sony’s “Exmor RS for mobile” image sensor

for mobile image sensor

Sweep Panorama

Touch focus

8 megapixel camera

4x digital zoom

Auto focus

Face detection

Fast capture

Flash/Photo flash

Front-facing camera (VGA)

Geotagging

HDR for both picture and movie

Image stabilizer

Quick Launch

Self-timer

Send to web

Smile detection

Sony’s “Exmor RS for mobile” image sensor

Image sensor

Video stabilizer

Red-eye reduction

Sweep Panorama

Touch capture

Touch focus

Video light

Video recording (HD 720p)

Music

3D Surround Sound (VPT)

Album art

Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

Clear bass

Clear Phase™

Clear stereo

Dynamic normalizer

Music tones (MP3/AAC)

PlayNow™ service*

TrackID™ music recognition*

“WALKMAN” application

xLoud™ Experience

Album art

Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

ClearAudio+ mode

Clear bass

Clear Phase™

Clear stereo

Dynamic normalizer

Manual equalizer

PlayNow™ service*

TrackID™ music recognition*

“WALKMAN” application

xLoud™ Experience

Internet

Google Chrome™*

Google Play™

Google™ search*

Google Voice™ Search*

Google Maps™ for Mobile with

Street view and Latitude™*

NeoReader™ barcode scanner

Pan & zoom

Web browser (WebKit™)

Bookmarks

Google Chrome™

Google Play™

Google™ search*

Google Voice™ Search*

Google Maps™ for Mobile with

Street view and Latitude™*

NeoReader™ barcode scanner

Web browser (WebKit™)

Communication

 

Call list

Facebook™ application*

Google Talk™ application*

HD Voice

Noise suppression

Polyphonic ringtones

Xperia™ Socialife™*

Speakerphone

Twitter™*

Call list

Conference calls

Facebook™ application*

Friends application

Google Talk™ application*

Google Talk™ video chat*

Multiple IM

Speakerphone

Twitter™*

Video chat ready

Xperia™ with Facebook™

Messaging

 

Conversations

Email

Google Mail™*

Handwriting recognition

Instant messaging

Multimedia messaging (MMS)

Predictive text input

Sound recorder

Text messaging (SMS)

Conversations

Email

Google mail™*

Handwriting recognition

Instant messaging

Multimedia messaging (MMS)

Predictive text input

Text messaging (SMS)

Design

 

Auto rotation

Battery standby mode

Gesture input

Glove mode

Light effects

On-screen QWERTY keyboard

Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2

Screenshot capturing

Throw

Touch screen

Transparent element /Aluminium frame

Wallpapers

Voice input

Auto rotation

Gesture input

Illumination effect

On-screen 12-key keyboard

On-screen QWERTY keyboard

Picture wallpaper

Screen capturing

Touch screen

Voice input

Wallpaper animation

Entertainment

 

 

 

 

3D games

Media browser

Motion gaming

PlayStation® Certified*

Radio (FM radio with RDS)

Sony Entertainment Network*

TV launcher

Video streaming

YouTube™*

3D games

Media browser

Motion gaming

PlayStation® Certified*

PlayMemories*

Radio (FM radio with RDS)

Sony Entertainment Network*

Video streaming

YouTube™*

Organiser

 

Airplane mode

Alarm clock

Calculator

Calendar

Contacts

eCompass™

Notes

Setup guide

Stopwatch

Tasks

Timer

Airplane mode

Alarm clock

Calculator

Calendar

Contacts

Document readers

eCompass™

Infinite button

Notes

Setup guide

Stopwatch

Timer

World clock

Connectivity

 

3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)

aGPS*

Bluetooth™ 4.0 wireless

technology

DLNA Certified®

GLONASS*

MHL support

Media Go™

Media Transfer Protocol support

Micro USB support

Native USB tethering

NFC

PC Companion

Screen mirroring

Sony Bridge for Mac

Synchronisation via Microsoft®

Exchange® ActiveSync®

Synchronisation via Facebook™

Synchronisation via Google™

Synchronisation via SyncML™

USB charging

USB High speed 2.0 support

Xperia Link™

Wi-Fi®

Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality

3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)

aGPS*

Bluetooth™ 4.0 wireless technology

DLNA Certified®

Media Transfer Protocol support

Micro USB support

Native USB tethering

Media Go™*

NFC

PC Companion

Play Anywhere

Screen mirroring

Smart Connect

Synchronisation via Facebook™

Synchronisation via SyncML™

Synchronisation via Google™

Synchronisation with computer

Synchronisation via Microsoft®

Exchange ActiveSync®

USB High speed 2.0 support

USB mass storage

Xperia Link™

Wi-Fi®

Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality

Display

 

4.6”

1280×720 pixels

16,777,216 colour TFT with durable tempered glass

4.3”

854×480 pixels

16,777,216 colour TFT

Scratch-resistant touch panel cover glass (Schott 2nd source)

Memory

Internal phone storage

8 GB (up to 5.8 GB user-accessible memory)**

 

8 GB (up to 5.8 GB user-accessible memory)**

 

Expansion slot

microSD™ card, up to 32 GB

microSD™ card, up to 32 GB

Networks

UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) MHz

GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

LTE (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20)

C2105

UMTS HSPA+ 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) MHz

GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

C2104

UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 1700 (Band IV),

2100 (Band I) MHz

GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

Battery life

Battery embedded

2370 mAh typical

2300 mAh minimum

1750 mAh, typical

1700 mAh, minimum

Talk time GSM

Talk time GSM: Up to 10 hours and 25 Mins***

Up to 8 hours 30 min***

Standby time GSM

Up to 635 hours***

Up to 498 hours***

Talk time UMTS

Up to 18 hours and 53 Mins***

Up to 9 hours 6 min***

Standby time UMTS

Up to 734 hours***

Up to 454 hours***

Standby time LTE

Up to 709 hours***

N/A

Music listening time

Up to 39 hours***

Up to 43 hours 12 min***

Video playback time

Up to 7 hours and 36 Mins***

Up to 7 hours 30 min***

In the kit

Xperia™ SP, battery, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation.

Xperia™ L, battery, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation.