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Sony Xperia SP
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Sony Xperia SP

Released: 2013, March. Released 2013, AprilPrice: About 180 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
CPUDual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 320
NFCYes
SAR0.63 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
Size4.6 inches, 58.3 cm, 2, (~66.6% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony
ModelSony Xperia SP
PriceAbout 180 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White, Red
ModelsC5302, C5303, C5306
SAR EU0.79 W/kg (head)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight155 g (5.47 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro
DisplayContrast ratio: 816:1 (nominal) / 1.733:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C5303
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20 - C5303
FeaturesLED flash, HDR
Internal8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM
Released2013, March. Released 2013, April
Stand-byUp to 635 h (2G) / Up to 734 h (3G)
Announced2013, March. Released 2013, April
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 10 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions130.6 x 67.1 x 10 mm (5.14 x 2.64 x 0.39 in)
Music playUp to 39 h
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
LoudspeakerVoice 66dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 68dB
PositioningGPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -86.9dB / Crosstalk -88.3dB
Battery (old)Endurance rating 51h

Sony Xperia SP Overview

About Sony Xperia SP Sony Xperia SP is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2013. Sony Xperia SP has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB (5.8GB user available), 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia SP can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia SP?

The Sony Xperia SP supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia SP support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia SP void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia SP will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia SP run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia SP.