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Display 4.30-inch (720x1280)
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Processor 1.5GHz dual-core
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Front Camera 1.3MP
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Rear Camera 12.1MP
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RAM 1GB
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Storage 32GB
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Battery Capacity 1750mAh
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OS Android 2.3
Sony Xperia S Review
- Design
- Display
- Software
- Performance
- Battery Life
- Camera
- Value for Money
- Good
- Attractive, unique design
- Great HD display
- Bad
- Gingerbread
- No microSD card slot or user-replaceable battery
Sony Xperia S is the first product from newly formed Sony Mobile division after the company bought out Ericsson's stake in Sony Ericsson. It sports a beautiful design and comes with some big upgrades from last-years' models like 12.1MP camera and 720p display. But, are these upgrades enough for us to forget the presence of dated software? Read on to find out.Hardware
Sony's design prowess is clearly visible in Xperia S; it looks simple but is unique and distinctive. It might not be the lightest or the thinnest phone on the planet, but the Xperia S stands out nonetheless. Be it the transparent bar below the capacitive buttons, or the flat sides of the phone, the modern design sets it apart from the crowd.
Sony Xperia S Summary
Sony Xperia S mobile was launched in February 2012. The phone comes with a 4.30-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 720x1280 pixels at a pixel density of 342 pixels per inch (ppi). Sony Xperia S is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor. It comes with 1GB of RAM. The Sony Xperia S runs Android 2.3 and is powered by a 1750mAh non-removable battery.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Sony Xperia S on the rear packs 12.1-megapixel camera. It sports a 1.3-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
Sony Xperia S is based on Android 2.3 and packs 32GB of inbuilt storage. The Sony Xperia S is a single SIM (GSM) mobile that accepts a Micro-SIM card. The Sony Xperia S measures 128.00 x 64.00 x 10.60mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 144.00 grams. It was launched in Black and White colours.
Connectivity options on the Sony Xperia S include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v2.10, NFC, USB OTG, FM radio, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, gyroscope, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.
As of 19th January 2026, Sony Xperia S price in India starts at Rs. 24,317.
Sony Xperia S Full Specifications
| Alternate names | Xperia Nozomi, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, LT26i |
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Xperia S |
| Price in India | ₹24,317 |
| Release date | February 2012 |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Dimensions (mm) | 128.00 x 64.00 x 10.60 |
| Weight (g) | 144.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 1750 |
| Removable battery | No |
| Colours | Black, White |
| Screen size (inches) | 4.30 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 720x1280 pixels |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 342 |
| Processor | 1.5GHz dual-core |
| RAM | 1GB |
| Internal storage | 32GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear camera | 12.1-megapixel |
| Rear flash | LED |
| Front camera | 1.3-megapixel |
| Operating system | Android 2.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 2.10 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Infrared | No |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| Headphones | 3.5mm |
| FM | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 1 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | No |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
| SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | No |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Temperature sensor | No |
Sony Xperia S User Review and Ratings
1,794 reviews
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First Android phone, best android phone.Ram Prasad (May 18, 2014) on Gadgets 360My first Android phone, purchased it with my hard earned money. It was my companion until it was crashed in an accident. It is an amazing phone, ask anyone who owned it, they'll tell the same. The design & build quality is solid, but a metal body could?ve been better, ?cause it gives you that rich feel (example the iphones?), in spite of this phone has a good weight; not heavy but not light either. Display is stunningly beautiful. The touch is as smooth as butter. With dual core on board, the performance is great & fast unless you've opened too many apps. The camera takes brilliant photos even in low light & I?ve compared it iPhone 4 & S3, and honestly it's better than that. Walkman player is superb & playback is impressive. Call quality is pretty good on the both the ends. It is very comfortable to operate it in single hand. Battery performance is below average, that's a real drawback for a premium phone like this. This earns my recommendation if you're not a gaming freak, because that drains the battery.Is this review helpful?
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Perfect product!Flipkart Customer (Dec 1, 2017) on FlipkartExcellent phone with all good features never hang good battery backupIs this review helpful?
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Super!Prasad BC (Dec 1, 2017) on FlipkartNice worth for price discountIs this review helpful?
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ExcellentPooja Sharma (Dec 1, 2017) on FlipkartGzb ....awesome ...nice phoneIs this review helpful?
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niceSURJEET SINGH KUKNA (Dec 1, 2017) on FlipkartGood & fastIs this review helpful?
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