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Sony Xperia S
Sony Xperia S
ManufacturerSony Mobile Communications
TypeSmartphone
SeriesSony Xperia
First releasedMarch 1, 2012; 12 years ago (2012-03-01)
PredecessorSony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Compatible networksGSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS/HSPA 850/900/1900/2100
Dimensions128 × 64 × 10.6 mm
5.0 × 2.5 × 0.4 inches
Weight144.0 g / 5.1 oz
Operating systemAndroid 2.3 ("Gingerbread") Upgradeable to Android 4.0.4 ("Ice Cream Sandwich")
System-on-chipQualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260
CPU1.5 GHz dual-core Scorpion
GPUQualcomm Adreno 220
Memory1 GB RAM
Removable storage32GB of internal storage (removable media/memory cards not supported)
Battery1750 mAh
Rear camera12.0 megapixels with 1080p video recording and 16× digital zoom
Display4.3 in (110 mm) TFT LCD
720×1280 resolution (342 ppi)
24-bit true color
Connectivitymicro-USB, HDMI 2.0, 3.5mm Audio Jack, Bluetooth 2.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, aGPS, GLONASS, NFC, DLNA, USB on the go
Data inputsOn-screen QWERTY keyboard
OtherPlayStation Suite, Sony Entertainment Network (specifically, "Music Unlimited" and "Video Unlimited")

The Sony Xperia S (also known as the Sony Ericsson Xperia NX in Japan) is an Android smartphone from Sony launched at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show. It is the first Sony-only branded smartphone after Sony acquired Ericsson's stake in Sony Ericsson in January 2012. The Xperia S has a 4.3 in (110 mm) touch-screen with the mobile BRAVIA engine which optimises the picture, a 1.5 GHz dual core processor, a 12.0 mega-pixel rear camera, HDMI-out, 1 GB of RAM, and 32GB of internal storage.

Availability

The handset has been available in Barcelona since the 29th February 2012 after the Mobile World Congress,[1] and in United Kingdom since March 2012[2] at a MSRP of 399 GBP[3] or 449 EUR in France[4] and in Singapore at $700.

Hardware

The capacitive touchscreen display measures 4.3 inches with a resolution of 1280 x 720 and at 342 ppi, is tied with the HTC Rezound for the highest pixel density in any mobile phone released. It supports multi-touch and features High Definition Reality Display with mobile BRAVIA engine from Sony and is capable of displaying 16,777,216 colours. The camera has 12 megapixels with Exmor R for low light capturing and is capable of recording video at 1080p High Definition, it also features a front-facing camera of 1.3 megapixels and is capable of recording video at 720p. The device features a 1.5 GHz dual core processor, 1 GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, a micro-USB connector that also supports USB On-The-Go and a HDMI port for viewing pictures and videos from the device on a TV screen. It is also equipped with NFC (Near Field Communication) enabled which can be used with Xperia SmartTags,[5] or for low value financial transactions, as NFC becomes more widespread in use, with the appropriate applications from Google Play.[6]

Software

The Xperia S was released with Android 2.3 ("Gingerbread"), but received an update to Android 4.0.4 ("Ice Cream Sandwich") on June 21.[7] Sony has announced an update to Android Jelly Bean 4.1 for the Xperia S without specifying any date of deployment.[8]

The Xperia S is Facebook integrated and features the Timescape UI. It is also PlayStation Certified which allows users to play PlayStation Suite games, and is connected to the Sony Entertainment Network, allowing users to access Music & Video Unlimited. The Xperia S is also DLNA certified.[9]

Design

Over 90% of the Xperia S' front is display and the back is curved slightly for comfort. The antenna is embedded in the transparent strip which cuts through the base of the device, the strip illuminates and indicates where the on-screen buttons are placed.

Reception

At launch, the Xperia S was praised for its hardware, its distinctive design, high-definition display, efficient camera and voice clarity but was criticized for its lack of removable storage and battery. Among Android smartphones, it competes with the Galaxy Nexus, HTC One X, LG Optimus 4X HD, and Samsung Galaxy S III.[10] The June update to the newest Android version, Ice Cream Sandwich, was well received and added its own improvements.[11]

Despite the Xperia S and the iPhone 4S sharing similar Exmor R camera sensors, Natasha Lomas of CNET UK preferred the iPhone 4S camera for its colours, exposure, focus and noise reduction,[12] (some comments on Natasha's article criticised that the test was biased and unfair whilst others felt that the conclusion was justified), but for Basil Kronfli of recombu, the Xperia S was nearly tied with the HTC One X for the best camera, for its physical button and detailed picture quality, ahead of the Nokia N8, itself above the iPhone 4S.[13]

References

  1. ^ "The Sony smartphone Xperia S arrives in stores". Sony Mobile. 29 February 2012.
  2. ^ "Sony Xperia S UK release date announced". digital spy. Tuesday, Jan 10 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  3. ^ "Xperia S". Sony Mobile Store UK.
  4. ^ "Xperia S". Sony Mobile Store France.
  5. ^ "Xperia™ SmartTags". Sony Mobile Communications.
  6. ^ "Xperia™ SmartTags". Google Play.
  7. ^ "Xperia™ S, SI numbers for ICS update". Sony Xperia Support. 21 june 2012. {{cite web}}: Check date values in: |date= (help)
  8. ^ "Continuing Android software upgrades – Jelly Bean for 2012 Xperia™ smartphones". Sony Mobile Communications.
  9. ^ "Xperia™ S Specifications". Sony Mobile Communications.
  10. ^ Vlad Savov (5 Mar 2012). "Sony Xperia S review". The Verge (website).
  11. ^ Ambroos Vaes (June 21, 2012). "Sony Xperia S + ICS, a love story (review)". The Verge (website).
  12. ^ Natasha Lomas. "Sony Xperia S vs iPhone 4S camera test". CNET UK.
  13. ^ Basil Kronfli (4 April 2012). "HTC One X, iPhone 4S, Sony Xperia S, Samsung Galaxy S2 and Nokia N8 camera comparison". recombu.
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