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Sony Ericsson Xperia active Remove phone

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PA Rating - 6.5
Posted: 22 Jun 2011
Market Status: Released

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Also known as Sony ST23a PA Rating - 7
User Rating - 7

Posted: 13 Jun 2012
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (4.0, 2.3)Android (4.0.4) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions3.62 x 2.17 x 0.65 inches (92 x 55 x 16.5 mm)4.45 x 2.34 x 0.39 inches (113 x 59.4 x 9.9 mm) 
Weight3.91 oz (111 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		3.88 oz (110 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (127 g)		 
Side Keys Right: Volume control 
RuggedWater (Water), Dust proof  
Colors Black, Pink, Yellow, White 
Display
Physical size3.0 inches3.5 inches 
Resolution320 x 480 pixels320 x 480 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

192 ppi165 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTTFT 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassProximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time4.88 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		5.00 hours
the average is 11 h (647 min)		 
Stand-by time14.6 days (351 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		19.6 days (470 hours)
the average is 18 days (441 h)		 
Talk time (3G)5.50 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		6.00 hours
the average is 10 h (585 min)		 
Stand-by time (3G)14.0 days (335 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		22.7 days (545 hours)
the average is 24 days (580 h)		 
Music playback25.00 hours36.00 hours 
Video playback8.50 hours8.00 hours 
Capacity1200 mAh1500 mAh 
TypeLi - Ion  
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 MSM7225A 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 1000 MHz, ScorpionSingle core, 800 MHz, ARM Cortex-A5 
Graphics processorAdreno 205Adreno 200 (enhanced) 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

512 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 333 MHz) / DDR2512 MB RAM / 4096 MB ROM 
Built-in storage0.32 GB2.2 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels5 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
FeaturesAuto focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Scenes, Self-timerAuto focus, Touch to focus, Exposure compensation, White balance presets, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes, Self-timer 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD)640x480 (VGA) (30 fps) 
FeaturesVideo lightVideo calling 
Front-facing camera 0.3 megapixels VGA 
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter by Album, Artist, Playlists 
FeaturesMusic recognitionAlbum art cover, Background playback, Music recognition, Custom equalizer 
Supported formatsMP3, AACMP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WAV, 3GPP, OGG, MIDI 
Video playback   
Supported formats MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
RadioFM, Stereo, RDSFM, Stereo, RDS 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browser   
supportsHTML, FlashHTML, HTML5, XHTML, CSS 2.1, CSS 3 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, TwitterFacebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, Twitter 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz850, 1900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGEHSDPA 7.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

GPS, GlonassGPS 
NavigationTurn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI)Yes 
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID, Video IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalculator, Timer, Stopwatch, Barcode reader, Health managementCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer (Office 2007, Office 2003, PDF), Calculator, Barcode reader 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailYesIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange 
Instant MessagingSkype, Google TalkGoogle Talk 
GamesYes  
Connectivity
BluetoothYes2.1, EDR 
ProfilesAdvanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), Object Push (OPP), Phone Book Access (PBAP) 
Wi-FiYes802.11 b, g, n 
Mobile hotspotYesYes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherDLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncDLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3, AAC), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneHaptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Compass 
OtherVoice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
Regulatory Approval
FCC approval

FCC approval - The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is an independent United States government agency, directly responsible to Congress. The FCC was established by the Communications Act of 1934 and is charged with regulating interstate and international communications by radio, television, wire, satellite and cable. The FCC's jurisdiction covers the 50 states, the District of Columbia, and U.S. possessions. Every wireless phone device that that is sold in the U.S. has to be tested and approved for sale by the FCC.

   
Date approved

Date approved - Shows the date when the particular phone is approved by the Federal Communications Commission

09 Oct 201124 Aug 2012 
FCC ID value: PY7A3880121 linkFCC ID value: PY7PM-0190 link 
FCC measured SAR

FCC measured SAR - The exposure standard for mobile devices employs a unit of measurement known as the Specific Absorption Rate, or SAR. The SAR limit stated in the international guidelines is 2.0 W/ kg*. Tests for SAR are conducted using standard operating positions with the device transmitting at its highest certified power level in all tested frequency bands. Although the SAR is determined at the highest certified power level, the actual SAR of the device while operating can be well below the maximum value.

   
Head1.23 W/kg1.25 W/kg 
Body1.25 W/kg0.91 W/kg 
Product Specific Use 1.36 W/kg 
Availability
Officially announced22 Jun 201113 Jun 2012 
Shopping information
AccessoriesSport stereo headset, Arm case, Wrist strap, 2GB microSD memory card, Exchangeable cover, Charger, microUSB cable for charging Synchronisation and file transfer, user documentationCharger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation. 

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