Overall Score
53.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#7901)53.1
Performance(#12344)51.3
Camera(#4938)42.4
Display(#6530)67.5
Battery(#11762)43.5
Build(#9828)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia S
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia S features a sleek design with dimensions of 128 x 64 x 10.6 mm and a weight of 144g, available in white, black, and silver.
- Its 4.3-inch LED-backlit LCD display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 342 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 chipset, dual-core 1.5 GHz CPU, and Adreno 220 GPU, complemented by 1GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage.
- The rear camera boasts a 12 MP sensor with autofocus and can record video at 1080p@30fps, while the front camera is 1.3 MP.
- The battery capacity is 1750mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- Running on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), it can be upgraded to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean).
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, NFC, and microUSB 2.0.
- Notably, it lacks water resistance and stereo speakers but includes a standard headphone jack.
- Overall, the Xperia S combines solid performance and camera capabilities within a compact design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionAlso known as Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi, Sony Ericsson Arc HD
Display
Size4.3"
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 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
Memory32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo
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
Capacity1750 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions128 x 64 x 10.6 mm (5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
Weight144 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Silver
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 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), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes