Sony

Sony Xperia S

Name: Sony Xperia S
Brand: Sony
Price: 748 MYR

Available. Released 2012, February 128 x 64 x 10.6 mm Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)

RM 748.00

Source last updated 29 Jun 2015 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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Qualcomm MSM8260 SnapdragonChipset 32 GB storage, 1 GB RAMRAM & Storage 12 MP, 4000x3000 pixels, autofocus, LED flashRear Camera Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh batteryBattery

This one's a reminder of how far camera specs moved fast: a 12MP rear sensor with autofocus and LED flash, capable of 1080p video, sitting on a phone with just 1GB of RAM. The Qualcomm MSM8260 chipset with a dual-core 1.5GHz CPU and Adreno 220 GPU handles Android 2.3, upgradable to Jelly Bean, without much fuss for its era. The 4.3-inch LCD panel runs 720 x 1280 at 342 ppi, sharp enough for the size, and the 32GB storage is fixed with no memory card slot.

Sony Xperia S price in Malaysia starts from RM748, which fits its position as a mid-tier device by today's standards. Battery capacity is modest at 1750mAh, non-removable, so daily charging habits mattered more than usual.

Connectivity covers NFC, GPS with GLONASS, and HSPA data speeds, useful extras that weren't standard on every phone at the time. Weighing 144g and measuring 10.6mm thick, it's compact enough by older phone standards, available in White, Black or Silver.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Available. Released 2012, February

Performance

Processor: Dual-core 1.5 GHz
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon
GPU: Adreno 220
RAM & Storage: 32 GB storage, 1 GB RAM
External Storage: No
OS: Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Battery: Non-removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery

Screen

Display size: 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.3 inches (~342 ppi pixel density)
Display type: LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Multitouch: Yes, up to 10 fingers

Body

Dimension: 128 x 64 x 10.6 mm
Weight: 144 g (5.08 oz)
Colors: White, Black, Silver

Connectivity

Data Speed: HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth: Yes, v2.1 with A2DP, EDR
NFC: Yes
USB: Yes, microUSB v2.0, USB On-the-go
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS support and GLONASS
Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS

Sensors

Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera: 12 MP, 4000x3000 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
Front Camera: Yes, 1.3 MP, 720p@30fps
Video: Yes, 1080p@30fps
Features: Geo-tagging, touch focus, face and smile detection, 3D sweep panorama, image stabilization