Sony Xperia SP vs Sony Xperia XZ Compact: specs comparison

Key differences

Calculated from recorded specifications using minimum difference thresholds. These are differences, not an overall ranking. For three phones, numeric highlights compare the two extremes.

Weight

Xperia XZ Compact: 15 g lighter

Xperia SP:

155 g

Xperia XZ Compact:

140 g
Width

Xperia XZ Compact: 3.1 mm narrower

Xperia SP:

67.1 mm

Xperia XZ Compact:

64 mm
Chipset

Xperia SP:

Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro

Xperia XZ Compact:

Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
Depth

Xperia XZ Compact: 0.7 mm thinner

Xperia SP:

10 mm

Xperia XZ Compact:

9.3 mm
Release year

Xperia SP:

2013

Xperia XZ Compact:

2017

Physical size

Relative size, not calibrated actual size. Front and side outlines share one scale and a bottom baseline. Generic outlines use recorded body dimensions, excluding camera bumps.

1. Xperia SP

Height:

130.6 mm
Width:

67.1 mm +3.1 mm versus Xperia XZ Compact
Depth:

10 mm +0.7 mm versus Xperia XZ Compact
2. Xperia XZ Compact

Height:

129 mm
Width:

64 mm
Depth:

9.3 mm

Weight

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Xperia SP

155 g

+15 g versus Xperia XZ Compact
2. Xperia XZ Compact

140 g

Screen size

Approximate rectangular screens calculated from recorded diagonal and aspect ratio at one relative scale. Rounded corners and cutouts are not subtracted. These are not phone outlines or calibrated actual sizes.

1. Xperia SP

Screen diagonal:

4.6 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

58.3 cm²
2. Xperia XZ Compact

Screen diagonal:

4.6 in

Aspect ratio (height:width):

16:9

Approximate rectangular screen area:

58.3 cm²

Memory variants

Each row compares the same storage capacity. Cells show recorded RAM alternatives, not combined maxima. Not recorded does not mean unavailable in every market.

No unambiguous storage/RAM pairings are recorded. See the original specifications below.

Xperia SP: Original memory entry

8 GB (5.8 GB user available) · 1 GB RAM

Xperia XZ Compact: Original memory entry

32 GB · 512GB 4GB

Practical features

Explicit Yes and No values are shown directly. Qualified or regional records retain their details. Unknown means the record is missing.

1. Xperia SP

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

2. Xperia XZ Compact

NFC:: Yes
Headphone jack:: Yes
Memory card support:: See details microSD · up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)

Battery capacity

Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.

Recorded battery capacity

Bars start at zero and share a scale within this chart.

1. Xperia SP

2370 mAh
2. Xperia XZ Compact

2700 mAh

+330 mAh versus Xperia SP

Specifications

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1. Xperia SP2. Xperia XZ Compact

Everyday essentials

Everyday essentials — specifications for Xperia SP, Xperia XZ Compact.
Specification	Xperia SP	Xperia XZ Compact
Dimensions (HxWxD)	130.6 Х 67.1 Х 10 mm	129 Х 64 Х 9.3 mm
Weight	155 g	140 g
Technology	TFT	IPS LCD
Screen size	4.6" inch	4.6" inch
Screen resolution	720 x 1280 px	720 x 1280 px
Internal memory Recorded storage / RAM variants. Entries are alternatives, not a combined maximum. Ambiguous formats stay as recorded.	8 GB (5.8 GB user available) 1 GB RAM	32 GB 512GB 4GB
Memory card support	microSD up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)	microSD up to 512 GB (dedicated slot)
Battery Capacity is not battery life. No endurance test is implied.	2370 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion	2700 mAh Non-removable Li-Ion
Operating system OS	Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) upgradаble to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)	Android 8.0 (Oreo) upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
Chipset	Qualcomm MSM8960T Snapdragon S4 Pro	Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
NFC	Yes	Yes
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes

Display

Display — specifications for Xperia SP, Xperia XZ Compact.
Specification	Xperia SP	Xperia XZ Compact
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen area	58.3 cm2	58.3 cm2
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	16:9 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	66.6%	70.7%
PPI /points per inch/	319 PPI	319 PPI
Screen protection	Corning Gorilla Glass	Corning Gorilla Glass 5

Camera and Video

Camera and Video — specifications for Xperia SP, Xperia XZ Compact.
Specification	Xperia SP	Xperia XZ Compact
Rear camera, main	8 MP Single	19 MP Single
Camera specs	8 MP AF f/2.4	19 MP f/2.0 25mm (wide) 1/2.3'' 1.22µm predictive PDAF & laser AF
Functions	LED flash HDR	LED flash panorama HDR
Video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
Front camera, selfie	0.3 MP Single	8 MP Single
Specifications	VGA	8 MP f/2.4 18mm 1/4''

Performance

Scores marked * are historical catalogue entries. Test conditions are unspecified; no new testing is implied.

Performance — specifications for Xperia SP, Xperia XZ Compact.
Specification	Xperia SP	Xperia XZ Compact
Processor CPU	Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait	Octa-core (4x2.45 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
Graphics processor GPU	Adreno 320	Adreno 540
Antutu 7 score *	26388	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Single Core *	745	Unknown
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core *	1094	Unknown
GeekBench 4 RenderScript *	926	Unknown

General specs

General specs — specifications for Xperia SP, Xperia XZ Compact.
Specification	Xperia SP	Xperia XZ Compact
Release date	2013 March	2017 August
Colors	Black White Red	Black White Silver Horizon Blue Twilight Pink
Historical recorded price Legacy catalogue value; date unknown. Not a current offer.	180 EUR	330 EUR
Battery life	Stand by time- Up to 635 h (2G) / Up to 734 h (3G) Talking time- Up to 10 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 19 h (3G) Music play - Up to 39 h	Unknown
Body build	Unknown	Glass fiber reinforced plastic body

Communication and Connectivity

Communication and Connectivity — specifications for Xperia SP, Xperia XZ Compact.
Specification	Xperia SP	Xperia XZ Compact
SIM card	Micro-SIM	Nano-SIM
Network	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - all versions -3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - C5303 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 - C5302 HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - C5306 -4G - LTE band 1(2100) 3(1800) 5(850) 7(2600) 8(900) 20(800) - C5303 LTE band 1(2100) 2(1900) 4(1700/2100) 5(850) - C5306	Show all network frequencies: -2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps LTE-A (4CA) Cat15 800/75 Mbps
GPRS	Up to 86 kbps	Yes
Edge	Up to 237 kbps	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac dual-band Wi-Fi Direct DLNA hotspot
GPS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS	Yes with A-GPS GLONASS BDS GALILEO
USB	microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)	2.0 Type-C 1.0 reversible connector; USB Host
Bluetooth	4.0 A2DP	5.0 A2DP aptX HD LE
Harmful irradiation	SAR - 0.63 W/kg (head) 1.08 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.79 W/kg (head)	Unknown

Music and Audio

Music and Audio — specifications for Xperia SP, Xperia XZ Compact.
Specification	Xperia SP	Xperia XZ Compact
Radio	Stereo FM radio RDS	No
Others	Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic	Triluminos display -X-Reality Engine 24-bit/192kHz audio -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Other features

Other features — specifications for Xperia SP, Xperia XZ Compact.
Specification	Xperia SP	Xperia XZ Compact
Dop	Sensors Accelerometer gyro proximity compass - Also known as Sony Xperia SP HSPA C5302 Sony Xperia SP LTE C5303 Sony Xperia SP LTE C5306	Sensors Fingerprint (side-mounted) accelerometer gyro proximity barometer compass color spectrum - Fast battery charging (Quick Charge 3.0) - IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)

Sony Xperia SP vs Sony Xperia XZ Compact

Sony Xperia SP

Sony Xperia XZ Compact