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title: Sony Xperia S
date: 2012-01-12 14:16:53
permalink: https://lesterchan.net/blog/2012/01/12/sony-xperia-s/
author: Lester Chan
excerpt: "Announced at CES 2012, the Sony Xperia S is Sony's first smartphone since parting ways with Ericsson. Its specs impress, with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, and NFC support. My only gripe is that it ships with Android 2.3."
categories:
  - Mobile Phone
tags:
  - Android
  - Sony
  - Xperia
---

Announced at CES 2012, Sony Xperia S (the link is still pointing to SonyEricsson.com) is Sony’s first smartphone after she broke up with Ericsson.

[![Sony Xperia S](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6682974543_4b3ab10128_z.jpg)](https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7007/6682974543_48bfb0eccf_o.jpg "Sony Xperia S")

The specs for Sony Xperia S is pretty impressive (1.5GHz Dual-Core + 1GB RAM) and it does supports NFC as well. The only complaint I have is it should be launching with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) instead of Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). It will be available in 2 colors, black or white.

The Sony Xperia S will be available in Q1 2012 and the update to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) will only be available in Q2 2012 and the RRP wil be available at a later date.

**Technical Specifications**

- Screen: 4.3 inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
- Resolution: HD resolution screen (1280 x 720)
- OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
- Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core processor
- RAM: 1 GB
- Storage: 32GB flash storage
- Memory card slot: 32 GB eMMC
- Front Facing Camera: Front (720p)
- Back Camera: Sony’s Exmor R for mobile CMOS sensor (12.1 MP) With 1080p HD recording
- Connectivity:
- Size: 128.0 x 64.0 x 10.6 mm
- Weight: 144g

Official Site: Sony Xperia S  
Press Release: First smartphone from the new Xperia NXT series – next generation smartphones from Sony