| Model and physical features | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| Model | Xperia S LT26i | Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| Also known as | Sony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony Nozomi | Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE Unlocked, Xperia ion LT28i, Sony Aoba |
| Country or region available |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Release date | February, 2012 | June, 2012 |
| Depth | 10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches) | 10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in) | 68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in) |
| Weight | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
| Operating system (OS) | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| Operating system | Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread | Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread |
| Firmware update | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
| Hardware | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| Architecture - Chipset | 32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 | 32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 |
| CPU processor | 1.5Ghz Dual-Core Scorpion | 1.5Ghz Dual-Core Scorpion |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 220 | Qualcomm Adreno 220 |
| RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 | 1GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 32GB (28GB user available) | 16GB (11.49GB user available) |
| External storage | Not supported | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| Display type | TFT LCD LED-Backlit | TFT LCD LED-Backlit |
| Screen size | 4.3" inches | 4.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels | 720x1280 pixels |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 342 PPI | 319 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Mobile networks and data | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot
micro-SIM (3FF) | 1 slot
Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1900/2100 | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G/5G network | Not supported | LTE Cat3 700/1700/2100 (Bands 4,17) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported | Not supported |
| Maximum download/upload | 21/5.76 Mbps | 100/50 Mbps |
| Messaging and calling | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Primary / back camera | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| Main camera | 12 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) 30 fps | Full HD (1920x1080 pixels) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/2.4 (aperture) | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
| Image stabilization | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
| HDR | Not supported | Not supported |
| Front / secondary camera | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| Front camera | 1.3 megapixels | 1.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels | 1280x1024 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720 pixels) | HD (1280x720 pixels) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| Radio | FM with RDS | FM with RDS |
| TV | Not supported | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV |
| Connectivity and interfaces | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| TV output | Micro HDMI Type D | Micro HDMI Type D |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 2.1 version A2DP | 2.1 version A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) |
| DLNA | Supported | Supported |
| NFC | Supported | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | Not supported | Not supported |
| Other functions | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML | HTML, XHTML |
| Java / Flash player | Supported | Supported |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
| Accelerometer
Proximity
Compass
Ambient Light
Gyroscope
|
| Other features | - Colors: White, Black, Silver
- USB On-the-go 1.3
- Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
- 3D surround sound
- 3D sweep panorama
- SE Timescape
- ANT+ support
- WiFi hotspot
- Use your phone as a remote control for Sony TV | - Colors: Black, White
- Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
- Sony Reality Display
- Video stabiliser
- PlayNow
- 3D sweep panorama
- SE Timescape
- WiFi direct
- WiFi hotspot |
| Power supply and autonomy | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| Battery | LiPo - Li-Ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 1750 mAh | 1900 mAh |
| Battery model / charger (watts) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Talk time | 510 minutes | 8.5 hours | 0.4 day | 240 minutes | 4 hours | 0.2 day |
| Standby | 25200 minutes | 420 hours | 17.5 days | 21000 minutes | 350 hours | 14.6 days |
| Radiation rate (SAR) | Sony Xperia S LT26i | Sony Xperia ion LTE LT28i |
| SAR USA, Mexico, Colombia | 1.31 W/Kg (head) | 0.6 W/Kg (body) | 1.05 W/Kg (head) | 0.57 W/Kg (body) |
| SAR European Union, UK | 1.3 W/Kg (head) | 0.87 W/Kg (head) |