Sony Xperia S running Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
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Codename | Nozomi |
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Manufacturer | Sony Mobile Communications |
Series | Sony Xperia |
Model | LT26i |
Compatible networks | GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS/HSPA 850/900/1900/2100 |
First released | 1 March 2012 |
Predecessor |
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S (global) Sony Ericsson Xperia acro (Japan) |
Successor |
Sony Xperia T Sony Xperia TX |
Related |
Sony Xperia ion Sony Xperia acro S |
Type | Smartphone |
Dimensions | 128×64×10.6 mm 5.0×2.5×0.4 inches |
Weight | 144.0 g (5.08 oz) |
Operating system |
Android 2.3 ("Gingerbread") upgradeable to Android 4.0.4 ("Ice Cream Sandwich") and 4.1.2 ("Jelly Bean") |
System on chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 |
CPU | 1.5 GHz dual-core Scorpion |
GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 220 |
Memory | 1 GB RAM |
Storage | 32 GB of internal storage |
Removable storage | none |
Battery | 1750 mAh |
Data inputs | On-screen QWERTY keyboard |
Display | 4.3 in (110 mm) TFT LCD 720×1280 resolution (342 ppi) 24-bit true color |
Rear camera | 12.0 Mpx with 1080p video recording and 16× digital zoom |
Front camera | 1.3 Mpx with 720p video recording |
Connectivity | micro-USB, HDMI 2.0, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, aGPS, GLONASS, NFC, DLNA, USB On-The-Go |
Other | PlayStation Suite, Sony Entertainment Network (specifically, "Music Unlimited" and "Video Unlimited") |
The Sony Xperia S (also known as the Sony Ericsson Xperia NX in Japan) is an Android smartphone from Sony launched at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. It is the first Sony-only branded smartphone after Sony acquired Ericsson's stake in Sony Ericsson in January 2012. The Xperia S has a 4.3 in (110 mm) touch-screen with the mobile BRAVIA engine which optimizes the picture, a 1.5 GHz dual core processor, a 12.0-megapixel rear camera, HDMI-out, 1 GB of RAM, and 32 GB of internal storage.
The handset has been available in Barcelona since the 29 February 2012 after the Mobile World Congress, and in United Kingdom since March 2012 at a MSRP of 399 GBP or 449 EUR in France, in Singapore at $700, and in Malaysia at RM1899.
The Xperia S capacitive touchscreen display features a 720p zero-air-gap display on a 4.3-inch chassis and at 342 ppi which, at release, was tied with the HTC Rezound for the highest pixel density in any mobile phone. It supports multi-touch and features High Definition Reality Display with mobile BRAVIA engine from Sony and is capable of displaying 16,777,216 colours. The camera has 12 megapixels with Exmor R for low light capturing and is capable of recording video at 1080p High Definition, it also features a front-facing camera of 1.3 megapixels and is capable of recording video at 720p. With its Fast Capture feature, it allows you to take a photo instantly from sleep mode in just 1.5 seconds. The device features a 1.5 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, a micro-USB connector that also supports USB On-The-Go and a micro HDMI port for viewing pictures and videos from the device on a TV screen. It is also equipped with NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled which can be used with Xperia SmartTags, or for low value financial transactions, as NFC becomes more widespread in use, with the appropriate applications from Google Play.