Sony Xperia S

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Last Updated: 2nd February 2025

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Key Specs

Display 4.30-inch (720x1280)
Processor 1.5GHz dual-core
Front Camera 1.3MP
Rear Camera 12.1MP
RAM 1GB
Storage 32GB
Battery Capacity 1750mAh
OS Android 2.3

Market Status Released

Release Date February 2012

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.

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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 2nd February 2025, Sony Xperia S price in India starts at Rs. 24,317.

Sony Xperia S Full Specifications

General

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

Display

Screen size (inches)	4.30
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	720x1280 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	342

Hardware

Processor	1.5GHz dual-core
RAM	1GB
Internal storage	32GB
Expandable storage	No

Camera

Rear camera	12.1-megapixel
Rear flash	LED
Front camera	1.3-megapixel

Software

Operating system

Android 2.3

Connectivity

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