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Sony Xperia S#6503

Released: 2012

Sony Xperia S

Overall Score

23.4

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6503)23.4
Performance(#5068)53.0
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#6726)43.5
Battery(#6989)17.0
Build(#4186)14.5
Connectivity(#5304)42.6
Audio(#1963)8.9

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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
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, 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

Capacity1750 mAh
Battery DetailsNon-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions128 x 64 x 10.6 mm (5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
Weight144 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsWhite, Black, Silver
Foldable✗
SAR1.31 W/kg (head)     0.60 W/kg (body)

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass