Networking
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| Tethering (modem-mode) |
Y |
| 2G standards |
GSM, GPRS, EDGE |
| 3G standards |
HSDPA |
| 3G bands supported |
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
Certificates
| Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified |
Y |
Processor
| Processor frequency |
1.5 GHz |
Storage
| Internal storage capacity |
32 GB |
Camera
| Video recording |
Y |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
12 MP |
| Flash type |
LED |
| Digital zoom |
16 x |
| Face detection |
Y |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
1.3 MP |
Display
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
| Display type |
TFT |
Software
| Operating system version |
2.3 |
| Office support |
Y |
Other features
| Video playback |
Y |
| Music player |
Y |
| Active toolbar |
Y |
| Ringer type |
MP3 |
Ports & interfaces
| HDMI ports quantity |
1 |
| USB version |
2.0 |
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB A |
Navigation
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
Multimedia
| FM radio |
Y |
| Image formats supported |
BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, WBMP |
| Radio Data System (RDS) |
Y |
Battery
| Continuous audio playback time |
25 h |
| Standby time (2G) |
420 h |
| Talk time (2G) |
8.5 h |
Messaging
| E-mail |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Performance
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Support for contact groups |
Y |
10.922 cm (4.3 ") TFT (1280x720), CMOS, 1.3/12.1MP, Qualcomm Dual Core 1.5 GHz, 1GB RAM, 32GB eMMC, HDMI, USB, WiFi, GSM GPRS/EDGE, UMTS HSPA, FM, Black, Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 144g
<b>Experience thrills. In HD.</b>
First day of the summer. Last day at the beach. Memories may fade, but the Xperia S HD mobile keeps them bright. Share the moment via a video chat in HD.
Or record it all in full HD video. View in razor-sharp clarity on the stunning 4.3” Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine. Want more? Simply plug your Xperia S into your TV’s HDMI port and enjoy your HD content on a bigger screen.
<b>Experience now. With lightning-fast capture.</b>
A single key press takes you from sleep to snap in just over a second. With the 12 megapixel camera of Xperia S, you’ll never miss another shot again. And you can keep on shooting. No delays, no missing the subject. Low light? No worries. The Exmor R™ for mobile camera sensor lightens up any gloomy day. Then share your pictures on a big screen. A single swipe of the display, and you can enjoy them on your tablet, TV or laptop via DLNA.
<b>Experience winning. On an Android smartphone.</b>
Xperia™ S – a next generation PlayStation™ Certified smartphone from Sony. Enjoy a wide range of games on the fantastic HD display. Or easily connect to your TV and play on the big screen. Boredom is not an option.
<b>Experience joy. Sony Entertainment Network – anytime, anywhere.</b>
Download a movie from Video Unlimited. Connect your smartphone to your TV and the TV launcher pops up automatically. Enjoy millions and millions of songs from* Music Unlimited. It’s all on Sony Entertainment Network and found with a common sign-on ID and digital wallet through your smartphone.
<b>Next generation smartphone design</b>
“I think it’s beautiful when what we design makes it possible for people to do more”, says Interaction Director David de Léon.
That’s a pretty good summary of why Xperia S is designed the way it is.
