Sony Xperia S
#7901Sony Xperia SL
#7891Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia S
Sony Xperia SL
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 S and Xperia SL share a similar build quality, with both featuring dimensions of 128 x 64 x 10.6 mm and weighing 144g, but the SL offers an additional color option in pink.
- Both models have a 4.3" LED-backlit LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 342 ppi.
- Performance-wise, the Xperia SL has a slightly faster dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU compared to the 1.5 GHz in the Xperia S, though both use the same Snapdragon S3 chipset and Adreno 220 GPU.
- The camera specifications are identical, with a 12 MP rear camera capable of 1080p video recording and a 1.3 MP front camera.
- Both devices have a 1750 mAh battery with no wireless charging capabilities.
- The Xperia S runs Android 2.3 (upgradable to 4.1.2), while the Xperia SL comes with Android 4.0.4 (also upgradable to 4.1.2), providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia S
Sony Xperia SL
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
Also known as Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi, Sony Ericsson Arc HD
N/A
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 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 1.7 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 220
Adreno 220
Memory
32GB 1GB RAM
32GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
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
1750 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
128 x 64 x 10.6 mm (5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 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
White, Black, Silver
Black, White, Silver, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
3.0, 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), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
OS Version
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), 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