Overall Score
22.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#6777)22.2
Performance(#5321)51.5
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#6726)43.5
Battery(#7055)16.7
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#5188)43.5
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Sony Xperia GX SO features a sleek design with dimensions of 131 x 69 x 8.6 mm and weighs 127g, making it comfortable to hold.
- Its 4.6-inch LED-backlit LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 319 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, with a dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 225 GPU, supported by 1GB of RAM.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a 1.3 MP unit.
- Battery capacity is rated at 1700 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and lacks stereo speakers but includes a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.1, and microUSB 2.0 for data transfer.
- The phone is available in black and white colors, but it does not feature water resistance.
- Overall, the Xperia GX SO combines decent specifications for its time with a compact design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionFor Japan
Display
Size4.6"
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1700 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions131 x 69 x 8.6 mm (5.16 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
Weight127 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth3.1, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass