Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Performance
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Personalization |
Widgets, Shortcuts, Menu, Icons |
| Microphone mute |
Y |
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes |
| Video call |
Y |
Display
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
| Display type |
TFT |
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
Ergonomics
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
| Accelerometer |
Y |
| Ambient light sensor |
Y |
Camera
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Built-in camera |
Y |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Sensor type |
CMOS |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
12 MP |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
1.3 MP |
| Digital zoom |
16 x |
| Video recording modes |
1080p |
Other features
| Active toolbar |
Y |
| EDGE |
Y |
| Video playback |
Y |
| Rotating |
Y |
| Music player |
Y |
| Voice recording |
Y |
| Ringer type |
MP3 |
| GPRS |
Y |
Navigation
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Electronic compass |
Y |
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
Messaging
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| E-mail |
Y |
| Chat |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Call management
| Conference call |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Caller ID |
Y |
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Call timer |
Y |
| Call divert |
Y |
Battery
| Standby time (2G) |
400 h |
| Talk time (2G) |
10 h |
| Continuous video playback time |
3 h |
| Continuous audio playback time |
12 h |
Multimedia
| Radio Data System (RDS) |
Y |
| FM radio |
Y |
| Image formats supported |
BMP, GIF, JPG, WBMP |
Storage
| USB mass storage |
Y |
| Internal storage capacity |
13.2 GB |
| Maximum memory card size |
32 GB |
Networking
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 3G standards |
HSPA+ |
| 3G bands supported |
850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100 MHz |
| SIM card type |
MicroSIM |
| Near Field Communication (NFC) |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| 2G standards |
GSM, EDGE |
Certificates
| Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified |
Y |
Processor
| Processor frequency |
1.5 GHz |
Software
| Operating system version |
4.0 |
Ports & interfaces
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB A |
Additionally
| Wireless connections |
Y |
| Internal RAM |
1 GB |
Xperia Ion - 4.6" TFT, 1280 x 720, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Dual Core. 12MP, HDMI, NFC, 13.2GB, microSD, Android 4.0
<b>Xperia™ ion wins red dot design award 2012</b>
A prestigious red dot product design award has gone to Xperia ion. The jury of international experts praised its “contrast between the black display and aluminum backside creating a high-quality appearance enhanced by precision workmanship.”
The red dot design award is one of the world’s largest and most distinguished design competitions, receiving more than 14,000 entries from 70 countries annually.
<b>See every detail</b>
Watch the latest movies, TV shows or your own HD videos in razor sharp clarity on the stunning 4.6” HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine. Crisp images. No jagged edges. With reduced light reflection, the picture stays clear when you’re outdoors too. Merely the best entertainment experience in HD.
<b>From sleep to snap – in just over a second</b>
Happy faces. Spectacular scenery. Capture it all with Xperia ion HSPA’s fast capture 12 megapixel camera. Keep shooting with only one second between shots. Or record vacation videos in full HD. View in vibrant colors on the 4.6″ touchscreen. Or wirelessly share your memories on your choice of HD screen.
<b>Show it like it is</b>
Connect your Xperia™ ion HSPA to an HDTV using DLNA or an HDMI cable. Now relive those moments from the comfort of your couch, or pump up the volume on your playlist at the party. It’s up to you.
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