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[Nevin John]

Sony Xperia S is the first smartphone from the new Xperia™ NXT series- the next generation smartphones from Sony.

Xperia S is an android smartphone with a 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 dual core processor, 1GB RAM, a 12MP rear camera and a 1.3MP front camera for video calling. It has a 4.3-inch 720×1280 resolution Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine and will be initially running on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The 12MP rear camera will shoot 1080p HD videos and the front camera at 720p HD. It's also equipped with the Sony Exmor R sensor to enhance low light snaps. Xperia S has an NFC chip and hence it can access the growing range of NFC applications and services. Also, the phone is PlayStation™ certified. Connectivity options include bluetooth, WIFI, HDMI, DLNA and Bravia Sync.

Xperia S features:

• 4.3 inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), as well as front (720p) and back (1080p) cameras for HD recording.
  
• 1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing and content download, which can be stored on the internal 32GB flash storage.
  
• 12MP back camera with Sony Exmor R™ for mobile along with Fastest Capture to take shots in just 1.5 seconds directly from standby mode. Front-facing camera with 1.3 MP.
  
• NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled to access growing range of NFC applications and services as well as Xperia SmartTags.
  
• With HD sharing through DLNA, HDMI and using BRAVIA Sync for controlling your Xperia S with your TV remote control when connected to the TV, Xperia™ S delivers a full HD experience on TV.
  
• PlayStation™ Certified, that guarantees a high quality smartphone gaming experience and access to the PlayStation® Store.

Xperia S will be available globally from the first quarter 2012 and will be available in 2 colors; black and white. Android 4.0 is promised and will reach the phones in the second quarter of the year.

From the Sony Ericsson blog post:

"Xperia™ S is the first smartphone that showcases a new design approach referred as “Iconic Identity”. You will be able to see this new design throughout the Xperia™ NXT series, and it creates a simple look that is instantly recognizable. One of the main elements of the new design is the transparent element at the base of the phone. It creates an iconic silhouette, emphasizing the display, and also provides illumination effects and integrates the antenna components.

And for the Xperia™ NXT series, the user Interface has been redesigned to match the minimalistic design of the hardware. The home screen has a new colorful flow background making full usage of HD Reality Display and dual-core processing power."


source: sonyericssonblogs

From Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog: http://blog.se-nse.n...s-now-official/

Edited by neofactor.is3, 10 January 2012 - 11:27 AM.

[Erik FX]

Damn thats so hottest design D:!

[Nevin John]

sachin ns, on 10 January 2012 - 05:01 AM, said:

Is there any xenon flash included ???
how much will be its expected price and Also when it is going to release ??

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It's just an LED flash. Sorry, there is no information about the price; it's been only 1 or 2 hours since the announcement and nothing has been posted in Sony India's official site. It'll be available in India by March/April 2012.

Erik FX, on 10 January 2012 - 05:05 AM, said:

Damn thats so hottest design D:!

looks like a modded X10 to me

[shapeshifter]

no. I wont call it modded x10 because of its rectangular shape. it looks different.

[Nevin John]

shapeshifter, on 10 January 2012 - 05:26 AM, said:

no. I wont call it modded x10 because of its rectangular shape. it looks different.

the side view? you don't see any similarity at all?

[sachin ns]

does it have memory card slot...??

Also how could front camera , 1.3 MP can give 720p HD. Unbelievable...

Edited by Boysie, 10 January 2012 - 07:19 AM.
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[Erik FX]

Completly different, whatever i like its simple and plain!
http://www.esato.com...?id=891&id2=536

[shapeshifter]

neofactor.is3, on 10 January 2012 - 05:34 AM, said:

the side view? you don't see any similarity at all?

see, x10's back is rounded and this one is really flat

[Theonewithideas]

Sexy UI! Really like it!

Reminds me of WP7 with that icons in circles...  

Hope the same UI goes to 2011 Xperia's

[Madfish]

neofactor.is3, on 10 January 2012 - 04:50 AM, said:

One of the main elements of the new design is the transparent element at the base of the phone. It creates an iconic silhouette, emphasizing the display, and also provides illumination effects and integrates the antenna components.

I'm sensing death grip problems, since that is the place where we hold our phones most.
But we'll see in real.

[Nevin John]

Theonewithideas, on 10 January 2012 - 10:43 AM, said:

Hope the same UI goes to 2011 Xperia's

there is a rumour that all the 2011 Xperias would get that update (2.3.7) before the big one (4.0)

[ISpeedfreakI]

Sony at its best!!!

Very sexy...

[anaksim]

Madfish, on 10 January 2012 - 11:17 AM, said:

I'm sensing death grip problems, since that is the place where we hold our phones most.
But we'll see in real.

Since the iPhone 4 antennagate was such a big fiasco, I doubt they designed the antenna that way without considering that issue. There might be a clever trick of switching between two antennas something similar like in the 4S

Edited by anaksim, 10 January 2012 - 12:03 PM.

[Madfish]

anaksim, on 10 January 2012 - 12:02 PM, said:

Since the iPhone 4 antennagate was such a big fiasco, I doubt they designed the antenna that way without considering that issue. There might be a clever trick of switching between two antennas something similar like in the 4S

iPhone had different problem(than other phones), by holding it wrong()you made short-circuit on antenna,so rubber case helped. btw. iPhone4(with new antenna) also have 2 antennas if that's what you meant.
Not any other phone have THIS kind of problems, but phrase(death grip) was left in use.
Other phones have problem with suffocating the signal, like you put phone in room with fat concrete walls
Like htc phones(sensation, desire s) which is putting antenna in back case, so you can easily kill wifi signal, like I did it on my friends sensation.

Anw, we'll see

[senthilvigneshkumar]

xperia s = xperia ion?

[shapeshifter]

senthilvigneshkumar, on 10 January 2012 - 02:45 PM, said:

xperia s = xperia ion?

almost same

[Erik FX]

From Esato:

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Sony Xperia Ion is exclusively for AT&T in the US.

[David.MKD]

buying this baby for sure

[Theonewithideas]

senthilvigneshkumar, on 10 January 2012 - 02:45 PM, said:

xperia s = xperia ion?

The design and specs are little different. Main difference is that ION is only sold in USA.

[joost206]

You'll get 2 smart tags with the phone.