Sony has been hard at work pushing its high-end Xperia Z, but that's not stopped it quietly crafting a superb-looking and hard-working handset.The Xperia SP might lack some of the specs of its larger brother, but there's no doubt that it's got enough going for it to make it a real consideration for the smartphone buyer that's not going to shell out a fortune each month.Sony predictably wouldn't give us a price or release date for the Xperia SP, but word is that it will come at the lower end of the cost spectrum, meaning it could be available for just £20-£25 per month.When you consider you're getting a phone with a 4.6-inch screen that's as high-res as the Samsung Galaxy S3, a new version of Android, a 1.7GHz dual core processor and 4G connectivity, it's a pretty startling combination.And while it might not have the dust-proof unibody of the Xperia Z, the SP does have that most rare of commodities in a removable battery cover, under which lurks the 2370mAh battery (weirdly) and also a cheeky surprise in the shape of a microSD slot.The Xperia SP feels impressive in the hand, thanks to the smooth plastic cover (which comes in red, white and black) which actually feels a lot more premium than the price would suggest.The quickly-becoming-iconic Sony power button is on offer on the left-hand side of the phone, and is placed perfectly for the thumb or index finger to rest on when holding the phone. It's also joined by a dedicated camera shutter button â€"
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