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7/31/2012 9:11 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:40 PM

Sony Xperia S

Android phone with 1.5GHz Dual-core median processor provides good performance when performing some functions of the Sony Xperia S (LT26i).

With one SIM card slot, the Sony Xperia S (LT26i) allows download up to 21 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 S (LT26i) 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

📱 4.3"
TFT LED-Backlit LCD
60Hz

🔳 RAM: 1GB
💽 ROM: 32GB

🔌 WIFI4, BT2.1, FM, NFC

📷 (back) 12MP
🤳 (front) 1.3MP

🔋 1750mAh

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia S
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Model	Xperia S (LT26i)
Other model names	Sony Xperia S LT26, Sony Ericsson Arc HD, Sony Nozomi
Country or region available	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony
Release date	2/1/2012
Depth	10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches)
Size (width x height)	64 x 128 millimeters (2.52 x 5.04 in)
Weight	144 grams (5.04 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia S
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	342 PPI
Colors	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	60Hz
Display features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia S
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interface	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia S
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 S
RAM memory	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	32GB (28GB available)
External storage	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia S
Dual-SIM	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G
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 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Xperia S
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)
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
	Sony Xperia S
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 S
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 S
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
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 hotspot
DLNA	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia S
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia S
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1750 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	8.5 hours
Standby	420 hours (17.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia S
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: White, Black, Silver • Remote control for Sony TV • SE Timescape • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia S
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.31W/kg (head), 0.6W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	1.3W/kg (head)