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Full specifications phone: Sony Xperia ion specs, detailed technical information, features, price and review. All about this phone.

8/7/2012 11:36 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:46 PM

Sony Xperia ion

Android phone with 1.5GHz Dual-core median processor provides good performance when performing some functions of the Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at).

With one SIM card slot, the Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) allows download up to 100 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.

Great connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) and NFC to make mobile payments or connection to other devices.

Device with 144 grams including the battery. The Sony Xperia ion (LTE LT28at) phone is relatively thin with 10.6mm thickness.

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Summary

⚙️ CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260)

🤖 Android 2.3.7
🔄 Android 4.1.2

📱 4.6"
TFT LED-Backlit LCD
60Hz

🔳 RAM: 1GB
💽 ROM: 16GB

🔌 WIFI4, BT2.1, FM, NFC

📷 (back) 12MP
🤳 (front) 1.3MP

🔋 1900mAh

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia ion
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Model	Xperia ion (LTE LT28at)
Other model names	AT&T Sony Xperia ion 4G LTE LT28at, Sony Aoba
Country or region available	USA
Brand	Sony
Release date	6/4/2012
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia ion
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.6" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	319 PPI
Colors	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine Sony Reality Display
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia ion
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia ion
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia ion
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	16GB (11.49GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia ion
Dual-SIM	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat3 (4, 17)
Primary 5G network	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
Secondary 2G network	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia ion
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported
HDR	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
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Front camera (secondary)	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Xperia ion
Loudspeaker	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones
Radio	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia ion
USB	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia ion
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported
🔋 Battery
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Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1900 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	4 hours
Standby	350 hours (14.6 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia ion
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported
Video calling	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • PlayNow • SE Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia ion
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.05W/kg (head), 0.57W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head)