The Xperia SP is definitely a downgrade from the Xperia V. You should consider build quality a big incentive to keep it. The waterproofing means that the even if you don't take it underwater, the internals are still well protected. The aluminium frame on the SP is not that brilliant, it creaks and wobbles and chips all the time, you can easily slide your finger between the frame and the screen.
If you really must upgrade don't get the white variant. The plastic back cover is now blue due to my jeans and the frame is painted silver but the material underneath is black so all the small chips leave black marks. I doubt this phone will last two years and still be in good condition.
There are also concerns that the frame bends too easily leaving you with a banana phone.
If you really must upgrade don't get the white variant. The plastic back cover is now blue due to my jeans and the frame is painted silver but the material underneath is black so all the small chips leave black marks. I doubt this phone will last two years and still be in good condition.
There are also concerns that the frame bends too easily leaving you with a banana phone.