Overall Score
53.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#7894)53.1
Performance(#11953)51.3
Camera(#4893)42.4
Display(#6324)67.5
Battery(#6443)43.5
Build(#5005)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia ion LTE
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia ion LTE features a solid build with dimensions of 133 x 68 x 10.8 mm and a weight of 144g, available in black and white.
- Its 4.55-inch LED-backlit LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 323 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 chipset, with a dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU and 1GB of RAM, ensuring adequate multitasking capabilities.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is a 1.3 MP unit.
- Battery life is supported by a 1900mAh capacity, but it lacks fast charging and wireless charging options.
- The device runs on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.1.2, offering a dated software experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, and NFC support, but it does not support 5G.
- The absence of water resistance and stereo speakers is notable.
- Overall, the Xperia ion LTE presents a mix of strengths and limitations in its design and features.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionAvailable on AT&T as Sony as Sony Xperia ion LT28atAlso known as Xperia ion LTE lt28i
Display
Size4.55"
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 220
Memory16GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera12 MP
Main Camera Details12 MP, AF
Front Camera1.3 MP
Front Camera Details1.3 MP
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie Video720p@30fps
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1900 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions133 x 68 x 10.8 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.43 in)
Weight144 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes