Sony Xperia P LT22i vs Sony Xperia S
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Sony Xperia P LT22i and the Sony Xperia S, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Sony Xperia P LT22i | Sony Xperia S |
|---|
| Price | $5,706 | $75 |
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 1,305 mAh | 1,750 mAh |
| RAM (max) | 1 GB | 1 GB |
| Storage (max) | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Screen size | 4 in | 4.3 in |
| Main camera | 8 MP | 12 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 120 g | 144 g |
| Released | May 2012 | Feb 2012 |
Summary: Sony Xperia P LT22i is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Sony Xperia S is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Sony Xperia S is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Sony Xperia P LT22i | Sony Xperia S |
|---|
| Type | LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors | LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
| Size | 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 4.3 inches, 52.0 cm2 (~61.0% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~275 ppi density) | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass, Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine |
| Features | Sony WhiteMagic technology, Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine | — |
Platform
| Sony Xperia P LT22i | Sony Xperia S |
|---|
| OS | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1 (Jelly Bean) | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | NovaThor U8500 | Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Mali-400 | Adreno 220 |
Memory
| Sony Xperia P LT22i | Sony Xperia S |
|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 16GB (approximately 13GB user available), 1GB RAM | 32GB (25.8 GB user available), 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Sony Xperia P LT22i | Sony Xperia S |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, AF (autofocus) | 12 MP, f/2.4, 24mm (wide), 1/3.0", AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, 3D sweep panorama, Exmor R sensor | LED flash, panorama, geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Sony Xperia P LT22i | Sony Xperia S |
|---|
| Single | VGA (640 x 480 pixels) | 1.3 MP |
| Video | No official video spec found, typically for video calls | 720p@30fps |
Battery
| Sony Xperia P LT22i | Sony Xperia S |
|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery | Li-Ion 1750 mAh, non-removable |
| Stand-by | Up to 470 h (2G) / Up to 475 h (3G) | Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 420 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h (2G) / Up to 5 h (3G) | Up to 7 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 30 min (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 80 h | — |
Body
| Sony Xperia P LT22i | Sony Xperia S |
|---|
| Dimensions | 122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm (4.80 x 2.34 x 0.41 in) | 128 x 64 x 10.6 mm (5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 in) |
| Weight | 120 g (4.23 oz) | 144 g (5.08 oz) |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Build | Aluminum unibody design | — |
Comms
| Sony Xperia P LT22i | Sony Xperia S |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go (OTG) | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
| HDMI | Yes (micro HDMI port) | — |
Launch
| Sony Xperia P LT22i | Sony Xperia S |
|---|
| Announced | February 2012 | January 2012 |
| Released | May 2012 | — |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released February 2012 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Sony Xperia P LT22i or Sony Xperia S?
Sony Xperia S — 1,305 mAh for the Sony Xperia P LT22i versus 1,750 mAh for the Sony Xperia S.
Which is lighter, Sony Xperia P LT22i or Sony Xperia S?
Sony Xperia P LT22i — 120 g for the Sony Xperia P LT22i versus 144 g for the Sony Xperia S.
Which is newer, Sony Xperia P LT22i or Sony Xperia S?
Sony Xperia P LT22i — May 2012 for the Sony Xperia P LT22i versus Feb 2012 for the Sony Xperia S.
Is the Sony Xperia P LT22i or the Sony Xperia S rated higher?
We rate the Sony Xperia P LT22i 6/10 and the Sony Xperia S 6/10.
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