Sony XPERIA SP vs. Sony XPERIA M

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Sony XPERIA SP and Sony XPERIA M. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Sony XPERIA SP vs. Sony XPERIA M Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA SP Sony XPERIA M
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 131 mm 124 mm Sony XPERIA SP has greater height than Sony XPERIA M.
Width 67 mm 62 mm Sony XPERIA SP has greater width than Sony XPERIA M.
Depth 10 mm 9.3 mm Sony XPERIA M is narrower than Sony XPERIA SP.
Weight 155 g 115 g Sony XPERIA M is lighter than Sony XPERIA SP.
Body Colour White | Black Black | White
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
Integrated Components FM radio FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
DISPLAY Sony XPERIA SP Sony XPERIA M
Display Type LCD display LCD display
Display Technology TFT TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.6" 4" Sony XPERIA SP has larger screen size than Sony XPERIA M.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels 480 x 854 pixels Sony XPERIA SP has better screen resolution than Sony XPERIA M.
Display Format HD -
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours 16.7 million colours Both phones have the same color depth.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass (scratch resistant glass) Scratch-resistant glass
PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA SP Sony XPERIA M
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus
Processor Number MSM8960 Pro MSM8227
Clock Speed 1.7 GHz 1 GHz Sony XPERIA SP has higher clock speed than Sony XPERIA M.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core Dual-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 320 Qualcomm ADRENO 305
MEMORY Sony XPERIA SP Sony XPERIA M
RAM 1 GB 1 GB Both phones have the same RAM size.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB 4 GB Sony XPERIA SP has more internal memory than Sony XPERIA M.
User Memory 5.5 GB -
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB microSDHC - up to 32 GB
CAMERA Sony XPERIA SP Sony XPERIA M
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 8 Megapixel 5 Megapixel Sony XPERIA SP has better camera resolution than Sony XPERIA M.
Sensor Name Sony Exmor RS sensor Sony Exmor RS sensor
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Digital Zoom 16x 4x Sony XPERIA SP has better digital zoom than Sony XPERIA M.
Self-Timer Delay Yes Yes
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Red-Eye Reduction, Sweep Panorama Red-Eye Reduction, Sweep Panorama
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Face detection, smile shutter Both phones have face detection.
Light Source LED light LED light
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) 1280 x 720 (720p)
Camera Features (Functions) Superior Auto -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0 0
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA SP Sony XPERIA M
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) - 1750 mAh
Recharge Time (Charging Time) 2.5 hour(s) -
Standby Time 734 hours 552 hours Sony XPERIA SP has longer standby time than Sony XPERIA M.
Talk Time 1133 minutes 618 minutes Sony XPERIA SP has longer battery life when making calls than Sony XPERIA M.
Run Time Details Talk (WCDMA): up to 1133 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 734 hrs
Talk (GSM): up to 625 min
Standby (GSM): up to 635 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 709 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 39 hrs
Playback (video): up to 7.5 hrs
Talk: up to 618 min
Standby: up to 552 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 39.83 hrs
Playback (video): up to 9.7 hrs
CELLULAR Sony XPERIA SP Sony XPERIA M
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G 3G Sony XPERIA SP has more advanced generation mobile network.
Operating System Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS A-GPS
Software Platforms Supported Java MIDP 2.0, Java -
COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA SP Sony XPERIA M
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20 -
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD -
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP, MAP, GATT, HDP, PXP DUN, FTP, HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, GATT
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS Google Talk, SMS, MMS
MEDIA Sony XPERIA SP Sony XPERIA M
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC-LC, LPCM, MIDI, HE-AAC WAV, AAC, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, AVI, XviD, MPEG-4, MPEG-2, 3GP, H.264, H.263, WebM MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Sony XPERIA SP Sony XPERIA M
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, PlayStation certified, Screen capture, xLOUD technology, XPERIA SmartTags support, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2, battery STAMINA mode, Throw function, Glove mode, One-touch connectivity Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, PlayStation certified, Screen capture, xLOUD technology, XPERIA SmartTags support, HD Voice, Mobile BRAVIA Engine, battery STAMINA mode
OTHERS Sony XPERIA SP Sony XPERIA M
Included Accessories Data cable, headset, screen protection film, power adapter Power adapter
Compliant Standards HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
Compatible with Windows 7 - "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
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