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Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa#7875

Released: 2012

Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa

Overall Score

53.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#7875)53.1
Performance(#11952)51.3
Camera(#4009)42.4
Display(#6323)67.5
Battery(#6441)43.5
Build(#5004)70.8

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Short Review

  • The Sony Xperia LT29i Hayabusa features a sleek design with a thickness of 8.6mm and a lightweight build at 127g.
  • Its 4.6-inch LED-backlit LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 319 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU, and Adreno 225 GPU, paired with 1GB of RAM.
  • The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front lacks a selfie camera.
  • The battery capacity is 1700mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
  • Running on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the software experience is basic and lacks modern features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, NFC support, and microUSB 2.0.
  • The phone does not support 5G and lacks water resistance.
  • Overall, the Xperia LT29i offers essential features but may feel dated compared to newer models.
  • Its design and camera performance remain notable for its release period in 2012.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionUnofficial preliminary specificationsAnnounced as Sony Xperia TX

Display

Size4.6"
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
Memory1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera13 MP
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsYes
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS
Night Mode
RAW Support

Battery

Capacity1700 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging
Wireless Charging

Build & Design

Dimensions8.6mm thick
Weight127 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack
Foldable

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps
5G
4G
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
Headphone Jack
Radio
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS VersionAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Security

Fingerprint
Face Unlock
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes