Sony
Sony Xperia P
RM 599.00
Price last checked: 2 Feb 2015. Confirm current price before buying.
Sony Xperia P price in Malaysia starts from RM599, putting it firmly in budget territory even by the standards of its 2012 release. Under the hood is a dual-core 1 GHz NovaThor U8500 chipset paired with just 1 GB of RAM, enough for basic Android tasks but nothing demanding. The 4.0-inch LCD screen runs at 540 x 960 resolution, giving roughly 275 ppi, sharp enough for a display this size at the time.
The 8 MP rear camera comes with autofocus and LED flash, and it can shoot 1080p video at 30fps, respectable specs for a phone in this class. Storage sits at 16 GB with about 13 GB usable, and there's no microSD slot to add more. NFC is onboard too, which was still a fairly uncommon feature on budget phones back then.
Battery capacity is modest at 1305 mAh, non-removable, so daily usage habits will matter more than usual. It's available in Silver, Black and Red, and weighs 120 g in a compact 122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm body.
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Full Specifications
| Release | |
|---|---|
| Release Status | Available. Released 2012, May |
| Performance | |
| Processor | Dual-core 1 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| Chipset | NovaThor U8500 |
| GPU | Mali-400 |
| RAM & Storage | 16 GB (13 GB user available), 1 GB RAM |
| External Storage | No |
| OS | Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread), v4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), planned upgrade to v4.1 (Jelly Bean) |
| Battery | Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery |
| Screen | |
| Display size | 540 x 960 pixels, 4.0 inches (~275 ppi pixel density) |
| Display type | LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Multitouch | Yes, up to 4 fingers |
| Body | |
| Dimension | 122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm |
| Weight | 120 g (4.23 oz) |
| Colors | Silver, Black, Red |
| Connectivity | |
| Data Speed | HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, DLNA |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | Yes, microUSB v2.0, USB On-the-go |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS support |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS |
| Sensors | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Camera & Video | |
| Rear Camera | 8 MP, 3264x2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash |
| Front Camera | Yes, VGA |
| Video | Yes, 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, 3D sweep panorama, image stabilization |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Voice 60dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 63dB |
| Sound Jack | Yes |
| Sound Type | Vibration; MP3 ringtones |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the Sony Xperia P support 5G?
Based on its listed network specs (HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps), the Sony Xperia P does not support 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the Sony Xperia P have?
The Sony Xperia P comes with 16 GB (13 GB user available), 1 GB RAM.
What's the battery capacity of the Sony Xperia P?
The Sony Xperia P has a Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery battery.
Is the Sony Xperia P still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the Sony Xperia P is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Available. Released 2012, May).