Sony Xperia ion HSPA
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Sony Xperia S
#6503Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia ion HSPA
Sony Xperia S
Performance
47.053.0
Camera
19.119.1
Display
43.543.5
Battery
18.017.0
Build
15.414.5
Connectivity
46.942.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
23.023.4
Summary
- The Sony Xperia ion HSPA features a slightly larger 4.55-inch display compared to the 4.3-inch screen of the Sony Xperia S, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels but with the Xperia S having a higher pixel density at ~342 ppi.
- Both devices are powered by the same Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 chipset and dual-core CPU, but the Xperia S has double the storage capacity at 32GB.
- Camera specifications are identical with a 12 MP rear camera and 1080p video recording, while both have a 1.3 MP front camera.
- The Xperia ion has a larger 1900 mAh battery compared to the 1750 mAh in the Xperia S.
- Both run on Android 2.3, upgradable to 4.1.2, providing a similar software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Xperia ion being slightly thicker and wider than the Xperia S, but both weigh the same at 144g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia ion HSPA
Sony Xperia S
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also known as Xperia ion lt28h
Also known as Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi, Sony Ericsson Arc HD
Display
Size
4.55"
4.3"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 220
Memory
13.2GB (12.9GB user available), 1GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1900 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
133 x 68 x 10.8 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.43 in)
128 x 64 x 10.6 mm (5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
Weight
144 g
144 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Red
White, Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.08 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
1.31 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass