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Sony·Flagship · Released Mar 2012

Sony Xperia S

The 2012 debut of the Sony Mobile brand after the Ericsson split.

18/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$560
Color · Black
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
AI Snapshot

The first phone of the Sony Mobile era.

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.

Subscores · 0–100
Display44
Camera32
Performance12
Battery32
Build50
Value30
  • 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.

Full specifications

Type
TFT LCD (Mobile BRAVIA)
Size
4.3 inches
Resolution
1,280 × 720 px (342 ppi)
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Main
12 MP, f/2.4, Exmor R
Selfie
1.3 MP
Video
1080p @ 30 fps

Benchmarks

vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -99.4%
This
9,000
Class avg
1,620,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -98.6%
This
42
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -99.0%
This
80
Class avg
8,100
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -99.7%
This
0.2 fps
Class avg
62.0 fps

Frequently asked questions

When was the Sony Xperia S released?

The Sony Xperia S was released in Mar 2012.

What is the Sony Xperia S screen size and type?

The Sony Xperia S has a 4.3" HD LCD display.

What chipset does the Sony Xperia S use?

The Sony Xperia S is powered by the Snapdragon S3 chipset.

How much RAM and storage does the Sony Xperia S have?

The Sony Xperia S ships with 1 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.

What is the Sony Xperia S battery capacity?

The Sony Xperia S has a 1,750 mAh battery.

What is the Sony Xperia S main camera?

The Sony Xperia S has a 12 MP · f/2.4 main camera.

How fast does the Sony Xperia S charge?

The Sony Xperia S supports ~5 W wired charging.

Is the Sony Xperia S worth buying?

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. SpecEagle gives the Sony Xperia S an editorial score of 18/100.

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