Sony Xperia S Black, 32 GB
Detailed Review
Display
The screen size is normal, but a a size more colossal one would've worked more in your favour. An approximate 4.3 inches of diagonal display is sported by Sony Xperia S. This smartphone presents a resolution of HD, 1280x720 pixels. You get TFT LCD display with this device. You get Scratch Resistant, Shatter Proof Sheet on Mineral Glass, Bravia Engine, Auto Rotation, Gesture Input possesses in this phone in addition to the at par ones, enabling fine usability. The display of this phone possesses 16 colours. With the TFT LCD display of Sony Xperia S, you get higher resolution without negotiating on the battery life. This Sony Xperia S bids sharp picture quality with its LCD display for an amazing viewing experience.Battery
The battery of this smartphone that bids 8 hours of talk time on 2G network might be a point of apprehension for heavy users. This device is credited with the typical Li-Ion battery. The battery offers 420 hrs of standby time on 2G network.Camera
Recording videos has as much pleasure as taking pictures with this smartphone, given its pixel resolution of Yes, 12.1 pixels and that it equips a recording mode of Yes, 1920 x 1080. As a bonus to that, the LED provides awe-inspiring results even in faint light, so it does not matter even if the subject is far away. If you are one of those selective bunch of people who remained unfazed by the selfie storm, then the basic Yes, 1.3 MP front camera in this smartphone will not sway your choice. Cutting on image quality in low light setting is a thing of the past, as the built-in Flash of this device performs really well. Megapixels are not the sole determiners of the quality of your images and videos. Based on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you are able to get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 12.1 megapixels camera.General Features
You might find it heavy of the phone as it weighs 144 g. The Sony Xperia S here possesses a Black body. If your smartphone is the saving grace of your business life, then Document Viewer, Document Editor, Pushmail (Microsoft Exchange Active Sync, Google Sync) of the Sony Xperia S will definitely simplify and order your professional activities. Like most of the typical smartphones in the market, the Sony Xperia S possesses a touch screen. You get standard accessories such as Handset, Battery, Charger, Headphone, Data Cable, HDMI Cable, Leather Case, Warranty Card in the box, in addition to the Sony Xperia S. This smartphone, with dimensions of 64x128x10.6, comes pre-loaded with a number of possesses.Connectivity
With a DLNA certification, this device are able to simply be switched on and it is ready for sharing digital content across multimedia devices. The smartphone audio needs are satisfied by the 3.5 mm headphone jack. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is a winner in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. This phone increases efficiency by assisting like a dongle when on the tethering mode, which lets the data connection to be used by other remote systems such as laptops, tablets or other smartphone devices. On top of the mobile data, this device have the flexibility to in a like manner be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi. If you mostly use your device for at par purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should meet requirements. Save up on heavy 3G and 4G data charges by playing safe with the at par 2G connectivity offered by this smartphone. A higher network type are able to result in increased power consumption, and you occasion to reflect on this while making a decision. Featuring an HDMI port, the Sony Xperia S allows you view all the images, movies and videos and other multimedia content offer in the Sony Xperia S on bigger screens. The sim cards present in this phone is a Micro SIM. You get a Single Sim, GSM sim with this smartphone. Whether it is about at par is credited with or advanced is credited with like Loudspeaker, this Sony Xperia S smartphone is created with all such is credited with in it. The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's current location lets the user to keep up with the route while traveling. No wire, no passcodes, simply place the compatible devices close enough with this smartphone to share files amongst them via NFC.Memory
The Adreno 220 graphics in this Sony Xperia S enables you to rejoice in your favourite games on the device. Multimedia FM is a refreshing change from the set loop of your playlists. You get a decent internal storage, suitable for moderate users carrying an average amount of media files on their smartphones. With the xLoud Audio Filter Technology, 3D Surround Sound possesses of the Sony Xperia S, you are able to feast your eyes on an audio delight with calling as well as with music. The superlative performance, stability and simple multitasking of this phone is attributed to its internal RAM.Performance
The Android v2.3 (Gingerbread), Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system is the one delivering the awesome performance. This device possesses a Qualcomm Scorpion platform processor. All the latest apps and trends will be available to you with the popular android operating system. This Sony Xperia S possesses a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 GHz. With a 1.5 GHz processor frequency, the Sony Xperia S offers supreme performance. A lower frequency would mean the device would endure longer to respond, so for a smoother performance, a higher frequency would be optimal. The speed required by most popular apps are satisfied by the Sony Xperia S without any hindrance. If you value your phone's battery life more than speed, then processors with high frequencies and multiple cores may not be the optimal option for you, even though they are the trend today. So, if you don't stick with your phone to handle many things at once, and would like to just stick with one task or function at a time, then this smartphone, which caters to you Dual Core processor, would be just the phone for you. You can avoid heating up your phone from over-usage and in a like manner save on its energy throughout the day by not overloading it with too many running apps, and completing just one task at a time.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
My smartphone, no doubt, has to efficiently performs professional functions such as Document Viewer, Document Editor, Pushmail (Microsoft Exchange Active Sync, Google Sync), which Sony Xperia S does well. A small device like this might neatly fit in my pockets, but that's all it can and nothing much with the cramped screen size of 4.3 inches. I more than often go for efficient devices like the as it present me with a robust call management; as I am hardly ever off my phone. Bluetooth in my smartphone is essential more for hands-free calling than file sharing. I am mostly traveling around and even if it is in known streets, I prefer having my GPS navigation guiding me along, in case of traffic or diversions.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
I hate typing messages on the Sony Xperia S with its tiny keypad as I misspell a single word more than 3 times. Video recording is fun and lets me record all beautiful memories of birthday parties and the energy and excitement of a house party. A smartphone without a good camera is really not my choice, even if the Sony Xperia S sports other excellent features and fairly makes up. It features enough space for all music, videos and images so that I don't have to delete anything.Ishan's Review (A geek)
The 4.3 inch display may be quite decent for a smartphone but I don't like it for my reading or gaming purpose. The 1.5 GHz is quite a decent frequency, but I would prefer something higher than that for gaming. Dealing with lags and slow load time really makes me impatient when it comes to gaming. Gaming or multi-tasking, everything is smooth with its 1 GB RAM. I can download and save all my cool and graphic-heavy games with the 32 GB internal storage of this smartphone and still have enough room for my ebooks and apps.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Sony |
| Handset Color: | Black |
| Business Features: | Document Viewer , Document Editor , Pushmail (Microsoft Exchange Active Sync , Google Sync) |
| Form: | Bar |
| SIM Size: | Micro SIM |
| Call Features: | Loudspeaker |
| Model Name: | Xperia S |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Single Sim , GSM |
| In the Box: | Handset , Battery , Charger , Headphone , Data Cable , HDMI Cable , Leather Case , Warranty Card |
Multimedia | |
| Sound Enhancement: | xLoud Audio Filter Technology |
| Sound Enhancement: | 3D Surround Sound |
| Video Player: | Yes , Supports MP4 , 3GPP , H.263 , H.264 , WMV , Full HD , HD |
| Ringtone: | MP3 , Polyphonic |
| FM: | Yes |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports WAV , MP3 , eAAC |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 1920 x 1080 |
| Video Recording Frames: | 30 fps |
| Flash: | LED |
| Other Camera Features: | Auto Focus , 3D Sweep Panorama , Face Recognition and Smile Shutter , Image Stabilization , Geo-tagging , Red Eye Reduction |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 16x |
| HD Recording: | HD , Full HD |
| Rear Camera: | 12.1 MP |
| Front Facing Camera: | Yes , 1.3 MP |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Bluetooth: | Yes |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Internet Features: | Email , Adobe Flash 11 |
| EDGE: | Yes , 237 kbps |
| GPRS: | Yes , 86 kbps |
| Tethering: | USB , Wi-fi Hotspot |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| HDMI Port: | Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | A-GPS , Google Maps |
| NFC: | Yes |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| DLNA: | Yes |
| 3G: | Yes , 14.4 Mbps HSDPA; 5.8 Mbps HSUPA |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer |
| Sensors: | Proximity Sensor , Digital Compass , Gyro Sensor , CMOS Sensor , Ambient Light Sensor , Magnetometer |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Android Market , Google Search , Google Voice Search , Facebook , Google Talk with Video Chat , Twitter , Google Mail , Google Calendar , Google Gallery 3D |
| Additional Features: | TrackID Music Recognition , Multiple Image Format , PlayStation Certified , TV Launcher , Alarm Clock , Calculator , Calendar , Airplane Mode , Wi-Fi Direct , Infinite Button , Notes , Stopwatch , Audio and Video Streaming , 3D Games , DRM , GLONASS , Vibrate Mode , MMS Enabled , Predictive Text Input , Multiple Image Format , PlayStation Certified , TV Launcher , Alar |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 144 g |
| Size: | 64x128x10.6 mm |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | HD |
| Display Resolution: | 1280x720 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | Scratch Resistant , Shatter Proof Sheet on Mineral Glass , Bravia Engine , Auto Rotation , Gesture Input |
| Display Type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Color: | 16 M |
| Display Size: | 4.3 inches |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 8 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 420 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 1750 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| RAM: | 1 GB |
| Internal: | 32 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 900 , 1800 , 1900; UMTS - 2100 |
| User Interface: | Timescape |
| Graphics: | Adreno 220 |
| OS: | Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) , Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Java: | Yes |
| Processor Frequency: | 1.5 GHz |
| Processor: | Qualcomm Scorpion |
| Processor Cores: | Dual Core |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The 4.3 inches display of the Sony Xperia S was the first thing that grabbed my attention. I prefer texting over talking but this screen size is way too cramped to do that easily. It's not that amazing to own a smartphone with Yes, 12.1 MP camera resolution. There are cheaper options available that too with better camera resolution. I click hundreds of cool pics with my smartphone and don't think the pictures will be so cool with this phone. For me, a smartphone with secondary camera means loads of selfies. Me and my friends are a huge followers of the selfie and groupie trend, we hardly stop clicking 'em. If you find clicking selfies as cool as I do then you should definitely opt for a smartphone with an amazing secondary camera. My smartphone should be doing more than messaging, browsing and emails and that too simultaneously. I feel 2G networks are not reliable when it comes to this. I like the GPS feature, especially for new locations and traffic updates. I don't worry charging when I can charge my phone with the laptop; I can even transfer files with this. I never delete images and videos in the Sony Xperia S due to less internal storage. My entire music collection travels with me in my smartphone. My world of hundreds of images, videos, music, books, social networking apps and much more simply fits inside my smartphone.