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Sony Xperia go#10021

Released: 2012

Sony Xperia go

Overall Score

50.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#10021)50.9
Performance(#11938)51.3
Camera(#6915)42.0
Display(#8252)57.0
Battery(#6376)43.5
Build(#4965)70.8

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Short Review

  • The Sony Xperia go features a compact design with dimensions of 111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm and a weight of 110g, making it lightweight and portable.
  • Its 3.5-inch LED-backlit LCD display offers a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 165 ppi, which is suitable for basic tasks but lacks sharpness for detailed visuals.
  • Performance is driven by a dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and a NovaThor U8500 chipset, supported by 512MB of RAM, which may struggle with multitasking.
  • The 5 MP rear camera captures decent images and can record video at 720p@30fps, but it lacks optical image stabilization and a front-facing camera.
  • The 1305mAh battery provides limited endurance, and there is no fast charging or wireless charging capability.
  • Running on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) with an upgrade option to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), the software experience is outdated compared to modern standards.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The device is available in white, black, and yellow colors, but lacks water resistance features.
  • Overall, the Xperia go is a basic smartphone that meets essential needs but falls short in performance and modern capabilities.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionAlso known as Xperia advance, Sony ST27i, Sony ST27a

Display

Size3.5"
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
Resolution320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~165 ppi density)
PPI320
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass

Performance

ChipsetNovaThor U8500
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400
Memory8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsN/A
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗

Battery

Capacity1305 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion 1305 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Design

Dimensions111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm (4.37 x 2.37 x 0.39 in)
Weight110 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Yellow
Foldable✗

Connectivity

SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth3.0, A2DP, EDR
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

Security

Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes