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Sony Xperia SX SO#6831

Released: 2012

Sony Xperia SX SO

Overall Score

21.9

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6831)21.9
Performance(#6109)44.1
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#6789)42.1
Battery(#7383)15.2
Build(#3748)15.3
Connectivity(#5036)44.7
Audio(#1963)8.9

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Short Review

  • The Sony Xperia SX SO features a compact design with dimensions of 115 x 54 x 9.4 mm and a lightweight build at 95 grams, available in multiple colors.
  • Its 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD display offers a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 298 ppi.
  • Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, with a dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and 4GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking.
  • The 8 MP rear camera captures decent images and supports 1080p video recording at 30fps, though it lacks optical image stabilization.
  • Battery capacity is 1500 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
  • The device runs on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), providing a basic user experience without the latest features.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it does not support 5G or NFC.
  • The absence of stereo speakers may limit audio quality, though it does include a headphone jack.
  • Overall, the Xperia SX SO is a straightforward smartphone with essential features suitable for basic usage.

Specifications

General

Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionFor Japan

Display

Size3.7"
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
Resolution540 x 960 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~298 ppi density)
PPI540
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass

Performance

ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
Memory4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)

Camera

Main Camera8 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions115 x 54 x 9.4 mm (4.53 x 2.13 x 0.37 in)
Weight95 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Pink, Orange
Foldable✗
SAR1.07 W/kg (head)     0.51 W/kg (body)

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, GLONASS

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass