Sony Xperia S 

priceN/A

launchApr, 2012

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Design

  • Narrow, elongated design allows easy one-handed operation
  • Capacitive button dots may take some time getting used to

Display

  • Beautiful, bright display with super-high resolution, popping colors, and good viewing angles

Software

  • Beautiful, streamlined UXP NXT interface
  • Great web browsing experience

Camera

  • Good camera with sharp images, true colors, a very good amount of detail and accurate white balance

Audio

  • Great loudspeaker
  • Good call quality

Battery

  • Fast charging times

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  • Distinguished styling with a transparent illuminated strip
  • Great touch responsiveness
  • 32GB of internal storage

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Sony Xperia S Specifications

Operating System
Smartphone OSAndroid 2.3, Upgradeable to 4.1No more updates expected
Display
TouchscreenYes (Capacitive)
Screen Size4.3 inches
Screen Resolution720x1280 pixels (~ 342 pixels per inch)
Display TypeIPS LCD
Display Features
  • LCD
Scratch Resistant DisplayYes
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
Processor/RAM
Processor1.5 GHz, Dual Core
RAM1 GB
Memory
Internal Memory32 GB
Battery
Battery Capacity1750 mAh
Battery Standby450 hrs
Battery Talktime8.50 hrs
Dimensions
Weight144 gm
Thickness10.6 mm
Camera
Primary Camera12.0MP
Camera Auto-FocusYes
Camera FlashYes
HD Video RecordingYes
Other Camera Features
  • Touch Focus
  • Face Detection
  • Smile Detection
  • 3D Sweep Panorama
  • Image Stabilization
  • Red Eye Reduction
  • Exmor R
  • Face Recognition
  • Continuous Auto Focus
  • Video Light
  • HD Video Recording For Front Facing Camera
Secondary Camera0.1MP
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
Connecting PortUSB
WiFiYes
WiFi DirectYes
3GYes
2G Internet (GPRS/EDGE)Yes
GPSYes + GLONASS
CompassYes
TV OutYes, via HDMI
DLNAYes
NFCYes
More
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Noise FiltrationYes
FM RadioYes
More
  • BRAVIA Engine
  • xLOUD loudness enhancement
  • Motion Gaming
  • PlayStation Certified Device
  • Sony Entertainment Network (Music Unlimited, Videos Unlimited)
  • Music Recognition

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