Updated : Dec 12, 2018, 7:17 AM

Sony Xperia ion

Full Specifications

Android 4.1.2

4.5-inch · 1280x720px

Single camera

1900 mAh

1GB · 16GB

This device is also known as Sony LT28at, Sony LT28i

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Availability
Officially announced	Jan 09, 2012

Design
Dimensions	5.20 x 2.68 x 0.42 inches 132 x 68 x 10.6 mm
Weight	5.08 oz (144.0 g)
Colors	Black

Display
Size	4.5-inch, 63.48% screen-to-body
Type	TFT
Resolution	1280x720px, 323 PPI
Colors	16 777 216

Hardware
Processor	Dual-core 1500 MHz
GPU	Yes
Memory	1GB/16GB
Storage expansion	microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS	Android (4.1.2, 4.0, 2.3)

Battery
Type	1900 mAh

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	12.1 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Flash	LED
Video recording	1080p
Front	1.3 MP

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	Yes
WLAN	Yes
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Sensors	Accelerometer, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
HDMI	Yes
Location	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Other	NFC, ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
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Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Features	Album art cover, Background playback
Screen mirroring	TV-out
Radio	FM

Cellular
4G (FDD) Bands	17
3G Bands	5, 2, 1
Data Speed	LTE, HSPA, UMTS
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Phone Features
Notifications	Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Alternative variants

Differences from the main variant:
3G Bands	8, 1
Data Speed	HSDPA+ (4G) 21.1 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS
Hearing aid compatible	M3/T3
FCC approval	Date approved: Jul 13, 2012 FCC ID value: PY7A8880001
Measured SAR	Head: 1.22 W/kg Body: 1.00 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.24 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.24 W/kg

Differences from the main variant:
Other	NFC
FCC approval	Date approved: Aug 01, 2012 FCC ID value: PY7PM-0200
Measured SAR	Head: 1.08 W/kg Body: 0.97 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.46 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.42 W/kg

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Overall User Rating

(10 reviews)

8.8

Build quality

9.1

Camera quality

8.4

Performance

8.8

Display

9.6

Battery life and charging

7.6

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