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Sony Xperia ion

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This device is also known as Sony LT28at, Sony LT28i

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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
Resolution	1280x720px, 323 PPI
Technology	TFT
Screen-to-body	63.48 %
Colors	16 777 216
Features	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

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

Battery
Capacity	1900 mAh

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	12.1 MP (Autofocus, BSI sensor)
Flash	LED
Video recording	1920x1080 (Full HD)
Front	1.3 MP

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	Yes
Wi-Fi	Yes
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
HDMI	Yes
Location	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors	Accelerometer
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(700 b)
3G	Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100)
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

Availability
Officially announced	Jan 09, 2012

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Alternative variants

Differences from the main variant:
3G	Bands 8(900), 1(2100)
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

Carrier Availability

Discontinued

AT&T

News

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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

Centuries

Arena Apprentice

Good overall

Posted: Nov 23, 2015, 3:02 PM

Phone owned for more than a year

There are some cons, but overall, it is up to date, but the only catch is that it is rated 3 stars in CNet, yet, it had a 12 MP Camera, but the photo is not really good at all. The processor is a little behind, and the Android is stale.

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What I like

12MP
1GB RAM
NFC
4G LTE
326 ppi

What I don't like

Bad Camera Quality
Stale Android

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Hassan_47

Good Phone overall

Edited: Feb 14, 2014, 12:01 AM

Phone owned for less than a year

Xperia Ion HSPA is very good phone for moderate users (not heavy or gamers). The camera is good but lost some function i.e. 3D sweep paronama on updating to Android 4.1.2. Display is fully awesome and packed with full entertainment.

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What I like

Stylish body
Stunning UI

What I don't like

Battery life not as expected
No official update after 4.1.2 as it is mid 2012 range phone.

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Arena Apprentice

Awesome phone

Edited: Aug 16, 2013, 9:55 PM

Phone owned for less than a year

Really happy with this phone. Even though it's S3 processor it performs like a champ. I have a HTC with same processor clocked at a higher speed and Sony still outperforms it which shows hardware and software are top notch. Built like a tank, handles drops no problem. HDMI output is really fun. You can control the phone with the factory TV remote and works with almost all new TV's even cheap brand ones like Vizio, Insignia, etc. 720p display looks amazing. Only problem is speakers sound terrible. Speaker is not even near the speaker grill and is muffled behind the rear (metal) cover. Still gets plenty loud though, just VERY poor quality. The screen is also not sensitive so typing is much harder vs other capacitive phones with panels like Gorilla Glass (which ion does NOT have) but you get used to it. Camera looks okay on viewfinder but once you take a picture it looks way better. Overall a really great phone

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What I like

Fast
Build quality
HDMI output with TV control
Nice UI
Screen
Camera
Battery life
Comfortable to hold

What I don't like

Internal speakerphone
Not gorilla glass, scratches VERY easily
Audio output to speakers quieter then other phones, but headphones output seems louder then other phones
Uses MicroSIM, even though slot will fit MiniSIM perfectly fine
Non removable battery
USB+HDMI port flap/cover broke off after a week

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