Sony Xperia ion LTE
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Sony Xperia S
#7901Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia ion LTE
Sony Xperia S
Performance
51.351.3
Camera
42.442.4
Display
67.567.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
53.153.1
Summary
- The Sony Xperia ion LTE features a slightly larger 4.55-inch display compared to the 4.3-inch screen of the Xperia S, both offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with the same Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 chipset and dual-core CPU, but the Xperia S has double the RAM at 32GB, which may enhance multitasking capabilities.
- Both phones have identical 12 MP rear cameras capable of 1080p video recording, but neither includes optical image stabilization.
- The Xperia ion LTE has a larger 1900 mAh battery compared to the 1750 mAh battery in the Xperia S, potentially offering slightly better longevity.
- Both devices run on Android 2.3 with upgrade options to 4.1.2, providing a similar software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both phones weighing 144g and having similar dimensions, though the Xperia S is marginally slimmer.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia ion LTE
Sony Xperia S
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Available on AT&T as Sony as Sony Xperia ion LT28atAlso known as Xperia ion LTE lt28i
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
16GB 1GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
12 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, AF
12 MP, AF
Front Camera
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Front Camera Details
1.3 MP
1.3 MP
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
720p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Black, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 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
Software
Operating System
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes