The name's T -- Sony Xperia T. Sony's new flagship phone is issued to James Bond in new film Skyfall, but is it licensed to thrill? For your eyes only, our own top agent Rich Trenholm reveals all in this top-secret video.
The Xperia T is Sony's flagship phone, packing Android software and loads of features. It boasts a bright and colourful 4.6-inch high-definition screen, with a level of detail that rivals the iPhone's eye-scorching retina display.
Concealed under the surface, like a Walther PPK under a dinner jacket, is a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor. That gives the phone plenty of muscle, although it falls short of the power of quad-core phones such as the HTC One X or Samsung Galaxy S3.
The Xperia T uses Google's Android software, which means you can fill your homescreens with handy apps and widgets. Annoyingly, Sony has also added a bunch of its own apps, most of which just do stuff that Google's own apps already do, much better. But one thing we like is that unlike older phones, the home, back and multi-tasking buttons appear on the screen rather than as physical buttons, so they can move about and switch to the side when you turn the phone to landscape orientation.
Another clever touch is the micro-USB socket, which serves as a triple agent: the one hole charges the phone, connects to your computer and attaches an HDMI cable to your TV to watch movies in high definition.
What do you think of the Xperia T? Worthy kit for England's top secret agent or shocking... positively shocking? Live and let die in the comments or on our Facebook page.
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anonymous 11 October, 2012 12:33
Hopefully the film is better then this review
anonymous 11 October, 2012 12:48
i played with the experia t yesterday in the carphone warehouse and i was more impressed with it than the S3. Screen was gorgeous and it was very quick with no lag, has android grown up since i had a galaxy s?! my only hesitation would be battery life. any chance of a detailed review as well?
Rich Trenholm 11 October, 2012 12:54
Just keeping the British end up
anonymous 11 October, 2012 13:22
I would actually say the opposite This is one of these phones by Sony which often gets over looked by people because it isnt one of the big manufacturers. This phone has actually been one of the most exiting phones around. Its got it all. Style - Its got the sexy design of the Xperia Arc which also means it holds in your hand just right with its weight distribution. Not only that but its made of a mild rubber which adds grip and doesnt get thumb marks all over it. This also acts as a shock absorber if dropped. Power - It doesnt keep up with the quad core Samsung phone because of its Dual core processor but does keep up with the HTC's quad core in bench mark tests. It was ARM who recently applauded Sony and Nokia for not mindlessly following the quadcore trend because quad doesnt always mean more powerful. Its also got a gig of ram...twice that of an xbox 360 or ps3. Its screen - Its got a full HD screen (unlike an Iphone 5). Its also got the Bravia TV engine in it which some people prefer to the AMOLED as it gives more natural results. Ive seen AMOLED many times and grass often looks radioactive. Though AMOLED is probably better for viewing menus the Bravia is certainly better for watching videos and photos or any other more realistic media. IMO Camera - As well all know, iphones camera is made by Sony. The Xperia T has Emor sensor for good low light results and more megapixels. Yes we know more megapixels dont always count as better but in conjunction with the exmor sensor and the usual high quality standard of Sony camera this will keep up with or beat any rival other than a Nokia. Memory - It has expandable memory so you can easily buy a 64gb micro sd card for £40 (which you can afford due to my next point) and pow...more than enough memory! Price - This phone is also much cheaper than the S3 and Iphone 5. I mean, this is boarderline Mid Ranged. So go get a nice 64gb memory card. People do not count price too much in reviews now days and often they are right not too...unless the price is much lower...which it is. By £100! This probably pays for your insurance too! What it can do - Its gotten to a point now where hardware has got so far that if you werent told what it had you probably wouldnt notice too much difference.Its more about what the phone can do. It has NFC (the iphone doesnt). But it also has access to a near unlimited amount of music thanks to Sonys Music Unlimited for a meer £4 a month. I mean, thats insane. It works really well too and you even get a free train on premium for a month!. Throw in the new access to the Playstation store and youve also got one of the best gaming phones around (wait a few years, this will get much better in time too). Especially since you can sync the phone to a gamer pad! I am sorry but this phone is much more exiting than what your giving it. This reviewer hasnt given this phone much thought. PS. No I dont work for Sony! lol. I have just been really exited about this phone and think Sony are going to be an up and commer any year now. People mindlessly downrating them is going to stunt their progress and could perhaps even deny us another great bit of competition in the market!
anonymous 11 October, 2012 17:16
nice review. But why ship it with ICS? Big no no.
Note 2 for me.
anonymous 12 October, 2012 04:22
Triple-function socket will hopefully be a standard. It is not acceptable that the camera lens sticks out.
anonymous 12 October, 2012 04:29
It is encouraging for what Sony may come up with Win8 Phone. Again, keep the camera flush. They will be a serious competitor to Nokia.
anonymous 12 October, 2012 10:13
shipping with ics aint so bad when it runs so smoothly. honestly, sony have done a great job with the smoothness and ui as well as the awesome screen. it was easily the best screen of all the top end phones on show, at least my eyes thought so! :) pretty sure a JB update is round the corner. this is definitely one phone i'll keep an eye out for come 6 months when i'm going to get a new phone. all i know is i'll be keeping a much closer eye on sony products after the user experience i had.
anonymous 12 October, 2012 14:55
In lytham Lancashire, my phones not worked since 1100. No phone or 3G connection, tried taking sim out and turning off and driving round as had urgent calls expected. Still no luck.