Launch report · Sony
Xperia S: The 2012 debut of the Sony Mobile brand after the Ericsson split.
SpecEagle Editorial·Mar 2012·$560·Score 18/100
The Xperia S launched Sony Mobile after the Ericsson split, with a sharp HD screen and a 12 MP camera. A historically notable transition device.
Key specs at launch
Display
4.3" HD LCD
Chipset
Snapdragon S3
Memory
1 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
12 MP · f/2.4
Battery
1,750 mAh
Weight
144 g
What stands out
- First phone of the Sony Mobile era after the Ericsson buy-out.
- Sharp 720p HD display for 2012.
- 12 MP Exmor R camera with fast capture.
- Distinctive transparent design strip.
What to watch
- Dual-core S3 was already mid-pack at launch.
- No microSD; small battery.
- Software ended at Android 4.1.
- Discontinued — a vintage device.
The phone it has to beat
Nexus 5 (LG)
$349 · score 84/100