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[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
The Xperia S uses Snapdragon S3 chip msm8660... it was one of the first dual core snapdragons and hence wasnt that optimized...

later the Snapdragon S4 chip msm8960 was used in the Xperia T which was a major improvement over the msm8660..

and now Xperia SP will use still newer Snapdragon S4 Pro chip msm8960t which is supposed to be much better performance as compared to the msm8960...

two reasons:

1) mostly, phones are not sold on contract

2) not everyone can pay the high price in excess of 650 USD for a phone, so they introduce devices to cater to most price segments

the mid-high range (400 USD to 500 USD) is the most popular segment where maximum people buy the phones as they dont want the entry level devices (250 USD - 350 USD) and neither do they want to spend money on premium devices (600 USD+)

also whats there to concentrate on the Xperia Z? Sony will be releasing updates as per schedule... on the contrary given their open and friendly commitment to the developer community u may even see Alpha/Beta ROMs of next android OS well before official firmware rolls out...
[Xperia SP General] skylinrcr01:
What do you all think the camera will be like compared to the Xperia S? Also is the rear cover metal or plastic? I have an SL and am tempted to get one of these...
[Xperia SP General] jayman1986:
Re: Xperia SP Officially Released

Hey doom, respect you bro. You did wonders for my x10 and arc s.

Sorry the meaning of my message was misconstrued, THERE WAS HEAVY SARCASM THERE.

My message had everything that I've been seeing people write in last few weeks in attack of the Z. ;)

Hence the flac or dac or crack :p
[Xperia SP General] RoChinu:
Thanks for that info but having a better and faster CPU clocked at 1.7 GHZ would it make much a difference considering the phone still got only 1 GB of RAM? I'm quite new to all those specs and techs stuff so sorry if I'm asking any dumb questions.
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
difficult to catch sarcasm over these forums :P

and dont worry i have the Xperia Z too so expect some wonders for this too ;)

well if anyone is considering buying a dual core phone then i would highly recommend those specs...

though 1GB RAM can be a slight bottleneck given the heavy duty android 4.2.2 and possibly future android versions... but i guess one can always keep active apps at a minimum... or there is always CyanogenMod :)
[Xperia SP General] Haldi4803:
Hei... i'm running 4.1.2 on my X10 with 1ghz Single Core Snapdragon S1 and 287mb RAM! It does lag, yes its not the fastest, but works Fine for web browsing, facebook chatting..... Why do you need more power? Photo stiching? i haven't found any app i use regularly on my Z that wouldn't run on my X10i !:cowboy:
[Xperia SP General] RoChinu:
Well, was mostly concerned because from my own experiences the XPERIA S lagged quite a lot, including built-in apps like Walkman. Not that I bought the S for it's specifications but on the contrary for it's design but still, it's nice to be able to at least listen music without force closing it. It didn't put me off Sony phones though, I'm still a big fan and probably will be if they keep producing such nicely designed handsets.
[Xperia SP General] DooMLoRD:
weird... i NEVER had any crashes on my Xperia Arc, Play, S, T, Z... especially music apps (Walkman, etc)
[Xperia SP General] SNYXPR:
It's a nice phone, and "completes" the first launch of Sony in 2013 in my opinion!

sony keeps using earlier used features and applies them in a better way. Love the combining of those by the way!

Still I am glad to be owner of a Z, and I expect a greater experience after 4.2 update!

That live wallpaper shown on SP looks great, hope to own that one soon!

keep it up Sony :)
[Xperia SP General] gtrab:
This SP is really tempting me

I've been waiting for the 1900MHz HSDPA version of the Xperia Z, I'm still waiting patiently, or at least the ZL

...but today I saw THIS VIDEO http://youtu.be/pgA4YCAIGBI and boy I must say I love the design

Sort of mixing all the 2012 NXT phones into one:

S's screen res and transparent bar

P's aluminum body

U's transparent bar with colours

Sola's "floating touch" tech

Looking amazing and cheaper, I hope to see a 1900MHz variant soon (of ANY of them!!)
[Xperia SP General] Strike_Riku:
Re: Xperia SP Officially Released

Warning, off topic!

DooMLoRD I envy you so much. Since I got my Xperia U I have wanting to try all the other Xperia's. You got to love having do many!

Sent from my To-Be Bricked U

Have you got a old Xperia sitting around? Bring them to us!
[Xperia SP General] Kunwar.g:
Xperia SP Officially Released

What is going to make or break Sony this year is the pricing. They have had a good start in India so far it seems. However, already people are able to get the Z @ 36K. Going by difference ZL would be available for 33K. If they place the SP at 22-24 range and the L at 17-19 range think they will hit Jackpot till competitors come up new launches.

What say ?
[Xperia SP General] Strike_Riku:
Re: Xperia SP Officially Released

+1

Sent from my To-Be Bricked U

Have you got a old Xperia sitting around? Bring them to us!
[Xperia SP General] Bazamuffin:
The wife might be switching to PAYG, contract is up soon. This might be a consideration
[Xperia SP General] abd_alazeez2002:
Re: Xperia SP Officially Released

Why do ppl want to buy mid or low end phone, if they can afford the high end phones?

Sony answered this with xsp, the design.

Man the transparent part is wonderful on xsp
[Xperia SP General] Kunwar.g:
Xperia SP Officially Released

Some websites are reporting expected launch in early Q2. Not sure if it will be wise to wait, as not estimated pricing, or get the xperia S/SL
[Xperia SP General] pmbp:
Re: Xperia SP Officially Released

Im using Unit test, so leave for benchmark:

Sent from my C5303 @ Sony Xperia SP
[Xperia SP General] :
Hi,

Can anyone help?

I need config.gz .. Those familiar with adb can use this

adb pull /proc/config.gz

Thanks
[Xperia SP General] pratyushanand:
Why there isnt any Xperia Sp forum ? What is the criteria for having a forum for specific device?

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Some amount of RAM is reserved for system, that's why its showing only 766 mb. Android uses its RAM in a different way than windows or other operating system. Free RAM is generally wasted RAM in android. Google about it you will learn more. 3 hours of continuous browsing in 3g and gaming will drain battery. Its same with every phone. You will get better result when your battery settles down after few cycles of charging and discharging. Infact this phone is quite strong in battery department.

I haven't faced music player crashes yet so dont know it. Camera performance isnt best but not that bad. You can play with different settings and try to find the best mode for your pictures. I really dont understand why you feel cheated. This phone beats the hell out of all the other phone in the same price bracket.
[Xperia SP General] Kunwar.g:
About to get an Xperia SP by friday for better half. Wanted to know if you are getting any free case or atleast a screen protector in box. Else will have to order on-line to have it just in time
[Xperia SP General] darth5zaft:
Well I just sold off my V and bought the SP for around $66. My 1st non flagship Sony ever after the x10,arc,XS,XV.

On the internal compared to Asus fonpad

My fonepad has 950mb or ram.

Apps storage 4.5gig (SP 3.5)

Sdcard 4.5Gig (SP 4.5)

Sometimes the touch screen won't register my input perfectly, and it look like my phone can't do deep sleep like the XS and CPU keep waking up and running in the background.

WiFi reception is below my Xperia V which itself below the fonpad. Just like the x10,arc,Xs before it.

Camera, maybe like the arc. Even XS camera aren't as good as the V which take awesome pictures even at low light.

Call quality, a bit better than the V, which a surprise as V had horrible call quality due to being water resistance. The SP speakers are also not that loud. With earphones plug in, I like the sound of V better.

Screen about the same as XS. Good enough, but aren't as good as the ion,Tx, V. It can show really deep black.but Sony decide on an ugly grey throughout the UI.

Build quality is awesome, fells great in the hand and very solid. a great design too (I always thought V design is an aquire taste to love), buttons all have nice feels. The steel frame have some weight that it feels awesome, however back plate does not snap perfectly, is it a design choices by Sony? Why have backplate in the 1st place? Hope there would be a third party steel back being sold.

Performance is where it really shine.

really really fast and snappy. Chrome works smooth as butter, gaming in it is great.

Still my 1st Sony that allowed hot swap of SDcard and simcard. Great job Sony.

Still not getting the battery performance I hope for. I hope it will in a few more weeks but still battery is awesome.

The thing is this phone seems made for me. The big battery, the snappy processor, the big screen and disco light. Its made for those who love game,movie and music.
[Xperia SP General] hybridic:
Do you think its better than XS and XV ?
[Xperia SP General] redandwhitearmy:
XV is better than Xperia SP in everything but not gpu...

Sent from my HTC_Flyer_P512_NA
[Xperia SP General] slimshaddy.:
do tell us at what price you will be getting ? last i inquired the prices have dropped to 22800 from gaffar market with bill + sony case.

i will call the shop from where i purchased and will ask them about the cover :anger:
[Xperia SP General] Kunwar.g:
Actually have vouchers 15K of Reliance Digital :victory: so will take it from there . Price there is Rs 24999.00. Online at indiatimes can use my code ISLCCME to get Rs 1499 discount. Else can keep regular check on 12% discount coupon on Indiatimes. There was one that expired last midnight. Basis that price would come to 21991.00.

IMO if you need a phone and interested then 22800 with case and Sony warranty is a good deal, rather than waiting. OOPS DIDN'T REALIZE THAT YOU ALREADY HAVE IT. Hope you are enjoying it.
[Xperia SP General] slimshaddy.:
what are you saying :confused: i was the 2nd guy here to purchase the SP. :eek: lol.
[Xperia SP General] Sukrit.V:
Depends on where you buy it from. The Sony store I bought it from didn't give me anything. But then again, the phone wasn't even properly released on 24/4.

Flipkart and some other retailers are providing memory card and case.

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Also, anyone whose bought this phone can you please tell me if you've been able to find any screen guard for it? I've searched EVERYWHERE! All of the stores keep telling Me to 'come back next week'.
[Xperia SP General] vpower85:
New here!

I bought a black Xperia SP for Rs.24.5K on 5th May. The freebie 'Premium case' was given to me yesterday. The case looks okay with adequate protection, but the looks are horrible! Will upload few pictures of it tonight.

Happy with my Xperia SP purchase :) Will update after a week's usage.
[Xperia SP General] slimshaddy.:


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Also, anyone whose bought this phone can you please tell me if you've been able to find any screen guard for it? I've searched EVERYWHERE! All of the stores keep telling Me to 'come back next week'.

I'm using Z10 screen guard :/ there are no accessories for sp anywhere. Z10 covering the screen, that's the imp thing. They cut it from one side. Ask your shop to do the same. Its better to have something than nothing.

Please do it asap. I only got to see the case packaging and that too from anothet shop. If its not worth then i'll try to get some money for the case.
[Xperia SP General] darth5zaft:
Definitely, its better than XS in everyway possible, even the camera also about the same quality.

XV and XSP however, well it depends on what important to you. One phone advantages is the other disadvantages. But XV is cheaper though.
[Xperia SP General] hybridic:
Yeah just worried about the camera and little about the display . Do you think its software problem or the sensor is too bad ?
[Xperia SP General] Kunwar.g:
Try this http://www.amzer.co.in/Amzer-Kristal-Clear-Screen-Protector-P95726.htm
[Xperia SP General] xPeRiA_RaVi:
got my screen guard today from ebay . :laugh:http://www.ebay.in/itm/360648573629?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649#ht_1461wt_906

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don't worry about camera .little issue there but its quiet capable camera :good:

but i m not impressed so much by its display just because of low black level and brightness (lower then my old phone . xperia ray)
[Xperia SP General] hybridic:
i checked Gsmarena's display test results and the blacks are similar to Xperia Z on SP [ link ]. But on the videos on youtube you can clearly see that Z has more deep levels , no idea whats wrong with it . I am fan of AMOLED's black levels . :victory:
[Xperia SP General] tehfunny:
eBay is the place. I got a S Line Case, Screen Guard and have ordered another screen guard for future from eBay. Expect delivery within 8-15 days.
[Xperia SP General] xPeRiA_RaVi:
if you are a fan of AMOLED's black then this is not a ideal screen for you . :rolleyes:

you can try ZL display

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any idea about these headset ..... genuine or not ??:confused: http://www.ebay.in/itm/New-SONY-MH-750-STEREO-HEADSET-HANDSFREE-FOR-XPERIA-SOLA-XPERIA-GO-ION-/281098895574?pt=IN_Mobile_Accessories&hash=item4172ccc0d6&_uhb=1#ht_1308wt_1139
[Xperia SP General] vpower85:
Xperia SP 'Premium Case' pictures

The case is very sturdy and fits perfectly. The pattern on outside looks plastic and lends good grip. Downside is bad looks.

Here are a few snaps of the free case.
[Xperia SP General] julianalexander:
looks good man... just use it..
[Xperia SP General] pratyushanand:
Try this white balance settings

Saturation 9.0

Hue 220

and brightness set to 70% with adapt to lighting condition checked.(although it might increase battery consumption)
[Xperia SP General] vgowtham97:
Is this the best settings for screen?
[Xperia SP General] slimshaddy.:
thanks for adding the pics. in pics it looks fine. will go to the shop today and ask them when i'll be getting mine. :rolleyes:
[Xperia SP General] darth5zaft:
I try a deep black wallpaper and its more than satisfactory. The camera sensor should be good too.

So far i guess all my issues seems to be with the software.

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Here in malaysia, the cheapest i can find XV is $100 less and ZL is $100 more.

Why wait, just pick among the three.
[Xperia SP General] vpower85:
What's the latest update on rooting Xperia SP?

Is there any other difference between our model and LTE one apart from 4G?
[Xperia SP General] hybridic:
yeah , i will get the white version to avoid comparison between the black levels of the black bezel :D

And If these are software issues , do you think they will fixed by sony or by some developers ( especially the camera department ) . I am asking you this because you are the only one here to have a long experience with Sony . :p Were such issues fixed on some previous phones by sony or some other tweaks developed by users ?
[Xperia SP General] ShaggyB90:
FB Group

I own one, the black Sp, and I have created a group on Facebook. If anyone wants to join, please type this in the search box:

SONY XPERIA SP : Development and Discussion

Ps. Got it from a shop in Chandni Chowk, Kolkata for 23.5k without "Premium Case".
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
Helllo.Got mine in white a day back.From Mumbai.

Will put up pics soon.Love it!

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Can't find the group dude.Can you give a direct link?
[Xperia SP General] ShaggyB90:
Done

PMed you!
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
This is the link to the group made by ShaggyB90.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/454467167968418/

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The shop didn't give me my case yet :(
[Xperia SP General] ShaggyB90:
From what I've already heard the case isn't that good. And there will be plenty of cases by the end of this month on the footpath! And trust me, they are decent enough!
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
Yeah but my phone is in white.Don't want it dirty :p

And no shop has a scratchguard yet man! :/
[Xperia SP General] ShaggyB90:
I got mine custom-made, a little uneven on the right side, but thats human error, its a matte finish screen guard. BTW AFAIK Its a corning gorilla glass 2, so don't worry. And if u don't want it dirty then go for a pouch case, search "Xperia SP case" on ebay , check the one that costs rs.645. Its used with Xperia Z too. I want a flip case, book style, cuz I can afford to get it dirty as its black. Seems like I have to wait a bit.
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
Hello guys.These are some pictures of my Xperia SP in white :D

http://imgur.com/a/BSf1B

If you'll have any questions about the phone,do ask me :D
[Xperia SP General] hybridic:
Sexy :highfive:

plz upload camera samples with customs settings to your likings .
[Xperia SP General] vpower85:
Are the NFC tags made for older Xperia S compatible with Xperia SP?

Those tags are selling at Rs. 250 on eBay.
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
I will get out of the house, take some pictures and upload by tonight haha :highfive:

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These? http://www.ebay.in/itm/Sony-Xperia-NFC-Smart-Tags-2-tags-/140891924573

Nice!

The seller clearly says "Compatible with all NFC Technology Smart Phones such as Samsung, Sony, HTC, Nokia, etc. models that support NFC"

Worth trying man!

Will let you know though,will try my Friends Xperia S Tags as soon as possible :D
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
Guys i just got an update from the SONY PC Companion,it seemed to be pretty big.

Any SP users,What build of 4.1.2 do you'll have?

I just got 12.0.A.1.211 :eek:

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Word! :good::highfive:
[Xperia SP General] slimshaddy.:
yeah i have the same build no.
[Xperia SP General] noob_user_:
Guys, please let me know if a proper rooting method is available. Tried PMing doom lord but got no reply. :(
[Xperia SP General] bipinm007:
Does Sp have Colour calibration option like ZL???
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
The white balance option menu? YES
[Xperia SP General] bipinm007:
I asked that because I saw yellow colour at certain angles instead of white colour...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMl8T7p3z9o

Look at 6:45
[Xperia SP General] Redeque:
Can't find that group. Me just retarded?
[Xperia SP General] ShaggyB90:
Check the posts after it, the group link has been mentioned
[Xperia SP General] Redeque:
Gues I am a retard after all..... Thx a lot.

Order the SP yesterday here in holland so can't wait.

Already ordered some screen protecters and pouches for it on ebay.

The wait...... It hurts!
[Xperia SP General] Kunwar.g:
Just for the record I am not a Sony Employee. Neither do I have any friend or relative working for Sony. I own an XZL and happily getting the XSP for wife.

Built quality and personal preference won for me. Specs are good in all phone and hence they have their price difference.
[Xperia SP General] ShaggyB90:
The wait does hurt.. anyway, congrats! :good:
[Xperia SP General] ApriliaM3:
I've had a cleanup in this thread and I'd prefer not to have to return for the same reasons.

Please try and keep things on-topic here guys and resist the urge to argue.
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
Thank you.

Guys, did you'll have any luck trying to root it yet?
[Xperia SP General] ShaggyB90:
Extended Stock kernel with autoroot and init.d support , successfully tested:

http://xdaforums.com/showthread.php?t=2272741
[Xperia SP General] njsdante:
Is there any way to root SP without unlocking the bootloader?

Where to find the screen protector and caes for SP?

SP is my region now and I'm planning to buy one.
[Xperia SP General] darth5zaft:
I thinks my SP cannot do a deep sleep.

Cpu continue running randomly in the background, when the screen is off. Quite similar to XS. Is it cause by the quick launch camera?
[Xperia SP General] ShaggyB90:
Try switching on Stamina Mode.
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
Stamina mode when you want deep sleep :D Its awesome.
[Xperia SP General] Redeque:
Try wakelock detector from market.

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.uzumapps.wakelockdetector
[Xperia SP General] ShaggyB90:
You will find screen protector on Amzer's website, google it or check this thread from the beginning there should be a link.

You will find the Case in Sony Center. If you want them cheap then wait for a week or two, they will be on your footpath!
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
Yeah the amzer ones are cool.

Got mine put. If you're from India, get them from flipkart for 269.
[Xperia SP General] ramcool789:
have you guyz tried the camera with a third party app like camera zoom fx or HDR camera+, etc??? :D
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
Yes, posting results in a while,.
[Xperia SP General] julianalexander:
Try camera 360
[Xperia SP General] darth5zaft:
it is in stamina mode. I think it some rouge apps i downloaded.

Thanks will do.

Anyway, here a SP vs S3 review

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7XmgXZBN5A&feature=youtube_gdata_player
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
Some tips for getting better results with the camera :

1)Keep Superior Auto OFF.

2)in normal mode, push up the resolution to 8mp.

3)Touch Focus/Manual Macro mode gives great results.

4)the pencil sketch mode is cool.

And again,

KEEP SUPERIOR AUTO OFF, it tends to change up the colours, and sometimes the results are bad, plus the superior a auto mode can be used only on the 7 mp setting, not the 8 mp one.

I've attached some decent pictures that I clicked using touch focus. :)
[Xperia SP General] tehfunny:
Just two pictures that I have taken.

1st one was during heavy rain.
[Xperia SP General] hybridic:
Finally some acceptable pictures . Thanks :victory:

Try some landscapes if you can .
[Xperia SP General] ShaggyB90:
An HDR I clicked.. untouched..
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
Haha here you go!
[Xperia SP General] slimshaddy.:
2 Pics from my sp.
[Xperia SP General] ShaggyB90:
Guys why don't you all upload pics in the facebook group as well? Create an album and we'll all chip in with some pics

:good::good:
[Xperia SP General] vgowtham97:
My Benchmark Results.....​

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Which image looks better for you guys.,?​

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[Xperia SP General] hybridic:
Facebook decreases image quality further due to compression. Yeah , but it'll give a good idea of the scene, cuz we are probably gonna share the pics clicked on fb , so it'll be fun . ;)

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Seems like too much color enhancements there or is it really that green ?
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
Haha dude untouched picture :D

Its so green!

Because of the lighting maybe.
[Xperia SP General] hybridic:
Okay , i knew its not edited . Just thought that camera did it . Anyways , it still looks good ,if not perfect . :good:
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
Second :p

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Yeah it looks pretty good :D
[Xperia SP General] yoiwa:
hi guys,

for you guys who already brought xperia sp,

are you have problem with wifi signal?

like people in this sony website
[Xperia SP General] xPeRiA_RaVi:
nope mine is working perfectly fine :D

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when will official page for SP gonna live on XDA ???
[Xperia SP General] XxStatiX:
I haven't experienced such issues yet.

Use it on wifi all the time,.

And wifi tethering works very well.