Launch report · Sony

Sony Xperia T: The "James Bond phone" from Skyfall, with a 13 MP Exmor R camera.

SpecEagle Editorial·Sep 2012·$560·Score 44/100

The Xperia T earned fame as the phone James Bond used in Skyfall — a high-profile placement for Sony's 2012 flagship. Behind the marketing was a solid device with a strong 13 MP Exmor R camera and an ergonomic curved back, if hampered by a small battery.

Key specs at launch

Display
4.6" LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon S4
Memory
1 GB · 16 GB
Main cam
13 MP Exmor R
Battery
1,850 mAh
Weight
139 g
What stands out
  • 13 MP Exmor R camera was strong for 2012.
  • Famous Skyfall product placement.
  • Curved "arc" ergonomic back.
  • microSD + jack.
What to watch
  • Small 1,850 mAh battery.
  • HD (not full-HD) screen.
  • Only 1 GB RAM.
  • Mono speaker.