Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3) Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.3", 1280 x 720
Main Camera
12.1 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Storage
32 GB
RAM
1 GB
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon S3

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Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3) Full Specifications and Details

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3)
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 128 mm Worse than 56 % of phones rated.
Width 64 mm Worse than 57 % of phones rated.
Depth 10.6 mm Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Weight 144 g Better than 50 % of phones rated.
Body Colour White
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
SAR Value 0.8 W/kg (body), 1.3 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
HDMI
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

The Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3) has dimensions 128 mm × 64 mm × 10.6 mm. Its weight is 144 g.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3)
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.3" Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Scratch-resistant glass

The screen size reaches 4.3" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3) is 1280 x 720 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3)
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Snapdragon S3
Processor Number MSM8260
Clock Speed 1.5 GHz Better than 54 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core Worse than 90 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 220

Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3) is supplied with Qualcomm Snapdragon S3. The number of processor cores is 2. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3) is 1.5 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 220.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3)
RAM 1 GB Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 32 GB Better than 62 % of phones rated.

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 32 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3) is equipped with 1 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 12.1 Megapixel Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Sensor Name Sony Exmor R sensor
Lens Aperture F/2.4 Worse than 89 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 16x Better than 95 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Camera Modes Red-Eye Reduction, 3D Sweep Panorama
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3) has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. The resolution of main lens is 12.1 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Another important factor is the aperture, which in this case is F/2.4 and determines how much light passes through the sensor. Best phones have an aperture of up to F/1.5. But the most common lenses today are F/1.8 to F/2.2. In this case, the lower the number after the slash, the higher the photo quality.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 16x. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) -
Standby Time 450 hours Better than 70 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 510 minutes Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 450 min
Standby (GSM): up to 450 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 510 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 420 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 25 hrs
Playback (video): up to 6.5 hrs



The standby time for this phone is 450 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3) will last one charge with constant phone calls 510 minutes.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Navigation A-GPS, GLONASS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3) supports 3G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 2.1 EDR must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A, MPEG1 Layer3
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, PlayStation certified, Screen capture, xLOUD technology, Mobile BRAVIA Engine
OTHERS Sony XPERIA S (Qualcomm Snapdragon S3)
Included Accessories Power adapter
Compatible with Windows 7 "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.

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