Camera
| Video recording modes |
720p, 1080p |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Built-in camera |
Y |
| Digital zoom |
16 x |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
12.1 MP |
| Self-timer |
Y |
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Face detection |
Y |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Smile detection |
Y |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
1.3 MP |
Other features
| Ringer type |
MP3 |
| GPRS |
Y |
| Video playback |
Y |
| Rotating |
Y |
| Music player |
Y |
| Voice recording |
Y |
| Active toolbar |
Y |
| FM transmitter |
Y |
| EDGE |
Y |
| Java technology |
Y |
Messaging
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
| E-mail |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
Navigation
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| Electronic compass |
Y |
Networking
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 3G bands supported |
2100, 850, 900, 1700, 1900 MHz |
| SIM card type |
MicroSIM |
| 3G |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| GPRS multislot class |
10 |
| 2G standards |
GSM, EDGE |
| 3G standards |
HSPA+ |
Certificates
| Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified |
Y |
Performance
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Calendar, Notes, Alarm clock, Calculator |
| Video call |
Y |
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Personalization |
Widgets, Shortcuts, Menu, Icons |
Display
| Display type |
TFT |
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
Ports & interfaces
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB A |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
Processor
| Processor frequency |
1.5 GHz |
Ergonomics
| Accelerometer |
Y |
| Ambient light sensor |
Y |
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
Storage
| Internal storage capacity |
16 GB |
| USB mass storage |
Y |
| Maximum memory card size |
32 GB |
Software
| Operating system version |
2.3 |
| Office support |
Y |
Multimedia
| Image formats supported |
BMP, GIF, JPG, WBMP |
| FM radio |
Y |
Call management
| Call timer |
Y |
| Call hold |
Y |
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Conference call |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Caller ID |
Y |
Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Battery
| Continuous audio playback time |
12 h |
| Standby time (2G) |
400 h |
| Talk time (2G) |
10 h |
| Continuous video playback time |
3 h |
Additionally
| Wireless connections |
Y |
| Battery performance |
1900 mAh |
| Internal RAM |
1 GB |
Xperia Ion - 4.6" TFT, 1280 x 720, GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, LTE, 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Dual Core. 12MP, HDMI, NFC, 13.2GB, microSD, Android 2.3
<b>Sony Xperia™ ion – Experience Intense Power</b>
There’s fast, and then there’s fast. So why wait? Browse the web and download apps at incredible speeds. Shoot HD videos, take pictures in a snap, and share them all on the stunning 4.55” HD screen. In just a few clicks, enter a wider world of movies, music, and games. With the Sony Entertainment Network*, boredom is never an option.
<b>Get what you want...fast</b>
Get what you want without the wait. Browse the web, stream music, watch videos. Download your favorite games and apps. All in an instant. On LTE network and a 1.5 GHz dual processor, the Xperia™ ion keeps you connected. Always. And fast.
<b>See every detail</b>
Experience videos, photos and your favorite TV shows in vivid, bright colors on the stunning 4.55” 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>Snap your shots in an instant</b>
Some events are too good to miss. Now you don’t have to. Activate your 12.1 MP camera and take your first shot in just over a second. Keep shooting with only one second between shots. No delays. No missed moments. Even in low light conditions, the Exmor R™ for mobile camera sensor lightens up any gloomy day.
<b>Show it like it is</b>
Vacation videos, baby's first steps…record it all in brilliant HD video with one touch of a button. Connect
your Xperia ™ ion to an HD TV and relive those moments from the comfort of your couch. Want to share
moments together? Chat away on the front-facing HD chat-cam. Perfect for video calls.
