Sony Xperia T

Sony Xperia T
Manufacturer Sony Mobile
Slogan The Bond Phone
Series Sony Xperia
Compatible networks GSM 850/900/1800/1900
HSPA+ 850/900/1700/1900/2100
LTE Band II/IV/V/XVII
Predecessor Xperia S
Xperia Ion
Successor Xperia Z
Xperia ZL
Related Xperia TX
Type Smartphone
Form factor Slate
Dimensions 129.4 mm (5.09 in) H
67.3 mm (2.65 in) W
9.4 mm (0.370 in) D
Weight 139 g (4.90 oz)
Operating system
System on chip Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8260A
MSM8960 (LTE models)
CPU 1.5 GHz dual-core Krait
GPU Adreno 225
Memory 1 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB
Removable storage Up to 32 GB microSD
Battery 1850 mAh LiPo
Display 4.5 in (110 mm) diagonal IPS LCD 1280x720 (323 ppi)
Rear camera 13.0 MP with f/2.4 aperture, 16× digital zoom, back-illuminated sensor Exmor R for mobile CMOS sensor, autofocus, face recognition, sweep panorama, geo-tagging, stabilizer, smile detection, touch focus,
Video: 1080p @ 30fps, continuous autofocus, light, stabilizer.
Front camera 1.3 MPx
Video: 720p @ 30fps
Connectivity NFC
Bluetooth 3.1 with A2DP, EDR
micro-USB 2.0
USB On-The-Go
3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
HDMI (MHL over micro USB)
References [1]

Sony Xperia T (renamed Sony Xperia T1 in the United States) is an Android smartphone manufactured by Sony Mobile.

Release

The Xperia T was released in three models; the LT30P is the main international HSPA+ version. Two LTE models were released, the LT30A, and the Sony Xperia TL—an AT&T-branded model for the United States.[1][2]

The Xperia T was cross-promoted with the then-latest installment in the James Bond film franchise, Skyfall (released by Sony subsidiary Columbia Pictures), where it is featured in-use by the title character. The AT&T, O2 (United Kingdom), and Canadian models of the Xperia T were bundled with James Bond-themed content, including a Gun barrel sequence wallpaper, special ringtones, behind-the-scenes footage, and geotagged photos from the filming of Skyfall.[3][4][5]

Specifications

Hardware

The design of the Xperia T represents an evolution of the Xperia Ion, with a curved, matte anodized aluminum body,[6] side-mounted buttons, a recessed camera lens, and a circular contact point for near-field communications below the camera. The T features a 4.6-inch 720p LCD display with a "scratch-resistant" coating, a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 (Krait), 1 GB of RAM, and 16 GB of expandable storage. The Xperia T also features a 13 megapixel rear-facing camera and MHL support.[7][8]

Software

The Xperia T shipped with Android 4.0.4 "Ice Cream Sandwich" with Sony's custom user interface and software, and integrates with in-house services such as Sony Entertainment Network.[1][2][6] The Smart Connect app allows specific actions to be triggered when specific events occur, such as scanning an NFC "SmartTag".[6] The user interface also allows the use of pop-up "small apps".[1][2]

An update to Android 4.1.2 "Jelly Bean" was released 8 July 2013.[9] An update to Android 4.3 was released in February 2014, introducing a refreshed user interface.[10] The Xperia T was not officially upgraded to Android 4.4 "KitKat".[11]

Reception

The Xperia T received mixed but mostly positive reviews. Ars Technica praised the screen's "crisp" and legible appearance, but found that the Xperia T's performance was underwhelming in comparison to competitors such as the LG Optimus G and iPhone 5. While the camera software was panned for not containing as many additional features, the camera itself was described as having a "decent" quality and adequete low-light performance, but did not handle scenes with bright lights well. Although outperforming Sony's estimates for battery life in regards to video playback (lasting for 6 hours and 15 minutes of video as opposed to estimates of 5), the Xperia T's battery was also considered "insufficient", lasting eight to nine hours in regular use. In conclusion, Ars Technica felt that the Xperia T did not meet their expectations for a product associated with the James Bond franchise, arguing that "given how the phone is calibrated relative to other offerings, the Bond association is at best nonsensical, at worst an insult to the Bond-quality technology legacy."[12]

CNET felt that the Xperia TL was a major improvement over the Xperia Ion, citing its newer Android platform (albeit not using the latest version on-launch), better CPU, "snapping quality" camera, and fast LTE data speeds, but felt that the design of the T lacked "style" in comparison to devices such as the HTC One X, and that the display had low contrast and poor viewing angles in comparison to AMOLED displays such as the Samsung Galaxy S III.[6]

See also

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sony Xperia T (LT30P)". GSMArena. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "Sony Xperia T LTE". GSMArena. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  3. ↑ "Sony Xperia T – The Bond phone – available November 14th". MobileSyrup. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  4. ↑ "Sony Xperia T James Bond Skyfall version exclusive to O2". CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  5. ↑ "AT&T to offer James Bond's Sony Xperia TL in a promotional tie-in to the next 007 film". PhoneArena. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  6. 1 2 3 4 "Sony Xperia TL (AT&T) review". CNET. CBS Interactive. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  7. ↑ "Sony Xperia T review: a new 4.6-inch smartphone flagship that isn't quite new enough". Engadget. AOL. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  8. ↑ "Sony Xperia TL review: the company's second US flagship is much improved, but still imperfect". Engadget. AOL. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  9. ↑ "Xperia T to Receive Android 4.1.2 Update at SFR on July 8". Softpedia. 4 July 2013. Retrieved 17 October 2013.
  10. ↑ "Sony Xperia T,TX, and V get Android 4.3 update". GSMArena. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  11. ↑ "Sony Xperia T, TX And V Won’t Receive Android 4.4 KitKat". Ubergizmo. Retrieved 22 December 2015.
  12. ↑ "Sony’s Xperia TL “Bond Phone” not ready for double-O work". Ars Technica. Retrieved 5 February 2016.

External links

Preceded by
Sony Xperia S		 Sony Xperia T
2012 		Succeeded by
Sony Xperia Z
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