- Conclusion Get the lowdown
- Features How they compare
- Performance Real world benchmarks
- Differences Technical showdown
- Reviews Word on the street
- Competition Others to consider
- Discussion Answers and opinions
Compare with...
- LG Nexus 4
- Sony Xperia S
- LG Optimus L9
- Sony Xperia J
- Motorola RAZR i
by GSM Arena (Jun, 2012)The Sony Xperia P is equipped with an FM radio, which has a really neat and simple interface.
Conclusion Which is better for you?
Features Key features of the Sony Xperia P compared to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus
GHz1
Android 2.3 Gingerbread 3.5G
Rated 67% by by c|net (Aug, 2012)I found its lighter 4.2-ounce weight and more compact size made it easier to grip comfortably than the bigger Xperia S. The Sony Xperia P is easier to hold than its big brother.
1.2 GHz
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 4G
by GSM Arena (Oct, 2011)Black are deep, colors are bright and the detail the ultra-high resolution provides is unparalleled.
screen size
4"
4.7"
Xperia P by by-Gaston (Mar, 2013)Despite his 4 inches display it is not a big cellphone, so you can handle it easily.
Galaxy Nexus by Javyrmz (Jun, 2012)This phone has very many positive's the screen size, screen size, fast 1.2Ghz processor, Google apps, Google music, 720p display, great camera with no shutter lag and panoramic mode are great.
screen resolution
Xperia P by GSM Arena (Jun, 2012)Under artificial lighting, the yellow tint is gone and there's plenty of detail (and slightly oversaturated colors).
Galaxy Nexus by Pedro-Gil-A (Feb, 2013)It is a good phone that works in the five bands used in cellular telephony, ie 3G works 850/900/1700/1900/2100 Mhz, your screen is 16 million colors with resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, size of 4.65 inches and has 316 ppi pixel density.
memory
| 0 GB | 1 GB | 1 GB |
processor
Xperia P by The Verge (May, 2012)At first glance, everything is there for the Xperia P — a modern 1GHz dual-core processor, a 4-inch qHD display with some exciting new tech, and one of Sony's well-regarded Exmor R camera sensors.
Galaxy Nexus by MusicFan (Dec, 2011)Between dual core and the optimized ICS, this baby is smooth and fast.
camera resolution
| 0 MP | 8 MP | 8 MP |
Xperia P by leonardo (Jan, 2013)I am very excited about the phone, I have been very useful, I like its light weight, which includes memory meets the expectations and I love the camera, has excellent resolution, with respect to packaging should be more secure.
Galaxy Nexus by c|net (May, 2012)The main camera has a 5-megapixel resolution, but you also can shoot in 3 megapixels, 1.3 megapixels, QVGA, and VGA.
Performance Real world tests of Sony Xperia P vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus
cpu speed
Galaxy Nexus by MusicFan (Dec, 2011)Reinforced glass is nice too, really no need to put a screen protector on it and dull the clarity.-Processor speed.
talk time
300 min
506 min
Galaxy Nexus by hsrob (May, 2012)My battery stats when it's nearly drained show 1.5+ hours of talk time and 2.5+ hours of the screen being on, with 4G in use some of the time.
Differences What are the advantages of each
Advantages compared to the Samsung Galaxy Nexus
| Supports FM radio | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Listen to music and news from local radio stations | |||
| Significantly lighter | 120 g | vs | 149 g |
| Around 20% lighter | |||
| Significantly higher resolution front camera | 8 MP | vs | 5 MP |
| 60% higher resolution front camera; Video chat with other people | |||
| Smaller | 60 x 122 x 11 mm | vs | 68 x 135 x 9 mm |
| More than 10% smaller | |||
| Longer standby time | 28,500 min | vs | 17,400 min |
| More than 60% longer standby time | |||
| Marginally newer | Apr, 2012 | vs | Nov, 2011 |
| Release date 4 months later | |||
Advantages compared to the Sony Xperia P
| Has a removable battery | Yes | vs | No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somewhat common; Old batteries can be replaced inexpensively | |||
| Screen uses OLED technology | Yes | vs | No |
| About half of phones are OLED; OLED screens are typically higher contrast and use less power | |||
| Is 4G | Yes | vs | No |
| Somewhat common; Supports the fastest, most reliable networks | |||
| Significantly newer operating system | Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich | vs | Android 2.3 Gingerbread |
| Newer Android OS; Get all the latest features and security updates with a more recent version | |||
| Higher resolution screen | 1280 x 720 | vs | 960 x 540 |
| Around 80% higher resolution screen | |||
| More battery capacity | 1,750 mA·h | vs | 1,305 mA·h |
| More than 30% more battery capacity | |||
| Bigger screen | 4.7" | vs | 4" |
| Around 20% bigger screen | |||
| Longer talk time | 506 min | vs | 300 min |
| Around 70% longer talk time; go days without charging | |||
| Sharper screen | 315 ppi | vs | 275 ppi |
| More than 10% sharper PPI; enjoy photo-realistic, crisp images | |||
| Faster processor | 1.2 GHz | vs | 1 GHz |
| Around 20% faster processor; run computation-intensive applications, such as photo editing, faster | |||
| More highly reviewed by consumers | 84.66% | vs | 79.6% |
| Around 10% more highly reviewed by consumers | |||
| Thinner | 9 mm | vs | 11 mm |
| Around 10% thinner | |||
Reviews Word on the street
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 | Rated by 139 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by hypermessy (Dec, 2012) Rated 100% by by hypermessy (Dec, 2012) | Rated by 634 users at amazon.com Rated 100% by by Fred Rated 80% by by umguy Rated 100% by by Keith (Dec, 2011) | |
Competition What else you should consider
 | 1 | LG Nexus 4 Rated the best by consumers |
 | 2 | Sony Xperia S Most built-in storage |
 | 3 | LG Optimus L9 Better than usual battery capacity |
 | 4 | Sony Xperia J OK standby time |
 | 5 | Motorola RAZR i Longest battery life during active use |
 | 6 | Apple iPhone 4 Least latency on actual networks |
 | 7 | Sony Xperia go Is waterproof |
 | 8 | Samsung Galaxy S III mini 3-way tie: Screen uses OLED technology |
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