Sony Xperia ion LTE – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Sony Xperia ion LTE
Brand: Sony
Rating: 2.5 (2 reviews)

Added: 05.16.14 | Updated: 03.20.20

Model: Xperia ion LTE
Brand: Sony
Rating: 2.50 out of 5 (2 votes)
Price: 210 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2012
Dimensions: 133 x 68 x 10.8 mm
Weight: 144 g
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Built-in memory: 16 GB
Screen: LED-backlit LCD 4.55 inches
Battery: 1900 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 12MP
Front camera: Single, 1.3MP

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Common

Brand and model	Sony Xperia ion LTE
Other names	Available on AT&T as Sony as Sony Xperia ion LT28at Also known as Xperia ion LTE lt28i
Launch date	2012, January

Price

First price	210 EUR

Design

Height	5.24 in (133 mm)
Width	2.68 in ( 68 mm)
Depth	0.43 in ( 10.8 mm)
Weight	5.08 oz (144 grams)
Water resistant
Colors	Black, White
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	LED-backlit LCD
Size	4.55 in
Screen Area	57.1 cm²
Resolution	720 x 1280 px
Points per inch	323 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	63.1%
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
CPU	- Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPU	- Adreno 220

Memory

Internal Memory	16 GB, 1 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot)

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-12 MP, AF
Features	LED flash, panorama
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-1.3 MP
Video Recording	720p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 HSDPA 850 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 4(1700/2100), 17(700)
SIM Card	Mini-SIM
Speed	HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
SAR EU	0.87 W/kg (head)
SAR	1.05 W/kg (head) 0.57 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

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

Battery

Capacity	1900 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Standby - Up to 400 h (2G) / Up to 350 h (3G) Video playback - Up to 10 h (2G) / Up to 4 h (3G) Audio playback - Up to 12 h
Charging	-

Audio

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

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Other specifications

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

Sony Xperia ion LTE AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Sony Xperia ion LTE scores 3054 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	3054 (Position 2030 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
2024. HTC One S	3200
2025. LG Fireweb	3174
2026. Motorola Moto Maxx	3167
2027. HTC Windows Phone 8X CDMA	3158
2028. Motorola DROID Maxx	3156
2029. Nokia Lumia 820	3150
2030. Sony Xperia ion LTE	3054
2031. Sony Xperia ion HSPA	3021
2032. Samsung I8520 Galaxy Beam	3020
2033. HTC Evo 4G+	3020
2034. alcatel One Touch Scribe Easy	3020
2035. ZTE Blade III Pro	3002
2036. Yezz Andy 5EI	3000

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

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Sony Xperia ion LTE Release Date

The Sony Xperia ion LTE was officially announced and released on January, 2012. It is available in Black, White.

Sony Xperia ion LTE Price

The Sony Xperia ion LTE starts at 210 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
16 GB	210 EUR
1 GB RAM	210 EUR

A 2GB version of the Sony Xperia ion LTE is not officially available — 1GB is the maximum storage option.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sony Xperia ion LTE cost?

The price of the Sony Xperia ion LTE varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 210 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Sony Xperia ion LTE come out?

The Sony Xperia ion LTE was released on January, 2012.

What is the size and weight of Sony Xperia ion LTE ?

The Sony Xperia ion LTE has dimensions of Height: 133 mm Width: 68 mm Thickness: 10.8 mm and weighs approximately 144 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Sony Xperia ion LTE?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4.55 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 720 x 1280 px at a pixel density of 323 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Sony Xperia ion LTE have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 with processor Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion. Sony Xperia ion LTE is available with internal memory of 16 GB, 1 GB RAM.

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

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 ion LTE?

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

What colors does the Sony Xperia ion LTE come in?

The Sony Xperia ion LTE is available in the following colors: Black, White.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Sony Xperia ion LTE?

The Sony Xperia ion LTE scores 3054 points in AnTuTu 7.