Sony Xperia S

Added: 05.16.14 | Updated: 02.20.20
  • Model: Xperia S
  • Brand: Sony
  • Rating: 4.17 out of 5 (6 votes)
  • Price: 230 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2012
  • Dimensions: 128 x 64 x 10.6 mm
  • Weight: 144 g
  • Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
  • Built-in memory: 32 GB
  • Screen: LED-backlit LCD 4.3 inches
  • Battery: 1750 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 12MP
  • Front camera: Single, 1.3MP

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Sony Xperia S specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Sony Xperia S Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Sony Xperia S

Other names

Also known as Sony Ericsson Xperia Nozomi, Sony Ericsson Arc HD

Launch date

2012, January

Sony Xperia S PricePrice

First price

230 EUR

Sony Xperia S dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.04 in (128 mm)

Width

2.52 in ( 64 mm)

Depth

0.42 in ( 10.6 mm)

Weight

5.08 oz (144 grams)

Water resistant

Colors

White, Black, Silver

Case

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Sony Xperia S screenScreen

Technology LED-backlit LCD
Size

4.3 in

Screen Area

51.0 cm2

Resolution

720 x 1280 px

Points per inch

342 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

62.2%

Screen Protection

Scratch-resistant glass

Screen protector

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Sony Xperia S ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3

CPU

- Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion

GPU

- Adreno 220

Sony Xperia S Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

32 GB, 1 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Sony Xperia S SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

User Interface

Sony Xperia S main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-12 MP, AF

Features

LED flash, panorama

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Sony Xperia S selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-1.3 MP

Video Recording 720p@30fps

Sony Xperia S Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM Card Micro-SIM
Speed HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
SAR EU 1.30 W/kg (head)    
SAR 1.31 W/kg (head)     0.60 W/kg (body)    

Sony Xperia S wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC Yes
USB microUSB 2.0, USB Host

Sony Xperia S Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

1750 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Standby - Up to 450 h (2G) / Up to 420 h (3G)
Video playback - Up to 7 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 30 min (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 25 h

Charging

-

Sony Xperia S sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
Others -Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

-ANT+
-TV launcher
-HDMI port
-MP4/H.264/WMV player
-MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player
-TrackID music recognition
-Document viewer
-Voice memo/dial/commands
-Predictive text input

Performance Benchmark

Sony Xperia S antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score3734 (Position 2003 out of 2128)

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Sony Xperia S geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core397 (Position 900 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core704 (Position 976 out of 1022)

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Sony. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sony Xperia S cost?

The price of the Sony Xperia S varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 230 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Sony Xperia S come out?

Sony Xperia S mobile was launched on in these colors: White, Black, Silver.

What is the size and weight of Sony Xperia S ?

The Sony Xperia S has dimensions of Height: 128 mm Width: 64 mm Thickness: 10.6 mm and weighs approximately 144 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Sony Xperia S?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4.3 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 342 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Sony Xperia S have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 with processor Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion. Sony Xperia S is available with internal memory of 32 GB, 1 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Sony Xperia S?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 12 MP, AF and features like LED flash, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Sony Xperia S?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 1.3 MP and features like