Sony Xperia ion 

priceN/A

launchAug, 2012

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Design

  • Classy and understated design elements
  • Very good build quality
  • Capacitive buttons feel unresponsive at times

Display

  • Nice display with sharp details, high pixel density of 323 ppi, neutral color production, and acceptable viewing angles
  • No light sensor, for automatic brightness

Software

  • Android interface skinned with Sony's UI

Camera

  • Good camera
  • Power, volume, and camera buttons are barely raised and difficult to feel out

Audio

  • Loud speaker is mediocre with its distorted tones and weak volume output

More

  • Great video player
  • Browser has some noticeable jerkiness with pinch zooming and kinetic scrolling
  • Low volume earpiece

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Sony Xperia ion Specifications

Operating System
Smartphone OSAndroid 4.0, Upgradeable to 4.1No more updates expected
Display
TouchscreenYes (Capacitive)
Screen Size4.6 inches
Screen Resolution720x1280 pixels (~ 319 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 Memory13.2 GB
Expandable Memory SlotYes
Battery
Battery Capacity1900 mAh
Battery Standby400 hrs
Battery Talktime10.00 hrs
Dimensions
Weight144 gmLight
Thickness10.6 mmThick
WidthN/A
Camera
Primary Camera12.1MP
Camera Auto-FocusYes
Camera FlashYes
HD Video RecordingYes
Other Camera Features
  • Touch Focus
  • Face Detection
  • Smile Detection
  • 3D Sweep Panorama
  • Image Stabilization
  • Exmor R
  • Video Light
  • Video Stabilization
Secondary Camera1.3MP
Connectivity
BluetoothYes
Connecting PortUSB
WiFiYes
WiFi DirectYes
3GYes
2G Internet (GPRS/EDGE)Yes
GPSYes
CompassYes
TV OutYes, via HDMI
DLNAYes
NFCYes
More
App StoreGoogle Play Store
Noise FiltrationYes
FM RadioYes
More
  • BRAVIA Engine
  • xLOUD loudness enhancement
  • 3D and Motion Gaming
  • PlayStation Certified Device
  • Sony Entertainment Network (Music Unlimited, Videos Unlimited)
  • Music Recognition
  • TV Launcher
  • ANT+ technology

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