Sony Xperia SP announced, we go hands-on (video)

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While the Sony's Xperia Z tablet and smartphone occupy its high-end Android selection, it's now the turn of the middleweights. Say hello to the Xperia SP, a 4.6-inch phone that ties together the some of the features (and design cues) from both the [S](http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/08/sony-xperia-s-review/) and [P](http://www.engadget.com/2012/06/03/sony-xperia-p-review/) models of 2012 -- yep, it's all in the name. Alongside a 720p screen with Sony's Bravia Mobile Engine 2, there's an 8-megapixel Exmor RS sensor on the back, NFC, LTE and a dual-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon MSM8960 Pro processor. That's all built into a classy aluminum frame that's just shy of 10mm thick and weighs 5.5 ounces. The phone marks the return of Sony's see-through strip, but with a slightly more advanced (and customizable) notification light built into it. We managed to spend a bit of time with the device last month, so please hop past the break for some more impressions and our hands-on video.

**Gallery: [Sony Xperia SP hands-on](http://www.engadget.com/photos/sony-xperia-l/)**

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