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Sony Xperia P#6961

Released: 2012

Sony Xperia P

Overall Score

21.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6961)21.1
Performance(#6529)41.9
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#6789)42.1
Battery(#8123)13.4
Build(#3781)15.3
Connectivity(#5446)41.3
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Sony Xperia P features a compact design with dimensions of 122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm and a weight of 120g, available in silver, black, and red.
  • Its 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 275 ppi.
  • Performance is powered by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and a NovaThor U8500 chipset, supported by 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage.
  • The 8 MP rear camera captures decent images and can record video at 1080p@30fps, though it lacks optical image stabilization.
  • The battery capacity is 1305 mAh, which may limit longevity, and it does not support fast or wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with an upgrade option to 4.1 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is somewhat dated.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, NFC, and microUSB 2.0.
  • Notably, the device does not support 5G and lacks stereo speakers.
  • The absence of a front-facing camera limits selfie capabilities.
  • Overall, the Xperia P combines a solid build with moderate performance and basic features.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionPreviously known as Sony LT22i Nypon

Display

Size4"
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass

Performance

ChipsetNovaThor U8500
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400
Memory16GB (13GB user available), 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity1305 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm (4.80 x 2.34 x 0.41 in)
Weight120 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsSilver, Black, Red
Foldable✗
SAR1.18 W/kg (head)     0.84 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass