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Sony Xperia sola

Full Specifications

Released · May 07, 2012

ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500

Android 4.0.4

This device is also known as Sony MT27i, Sony Pepper, Sony Xperia Pepper

8.0

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Availability
Officially announced	Mar 13, 2012

Design
Dimensions	4.57 x 2.32 x 0.39 inches 116 x 59 x 9.9 mm
Weight	3.77 oz (107.0 g)
Keys	Left: Lock/Unlock key; Right: Volume control, Camera shutter
Colors	Black, Red, White

Display
Size	3.7-inch, 55.15% screen-to-body
Type	TFT
Resolution	854x480px, 265 PPI
Colors	16 777 216

Hardware
System chip	ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
Processor	Dual-core 1000 MHz
GPU	Yes
Memory	0.5GB/8GB
Storage expansion	microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS	Android (4.0.4, 2.3.7)

Battery
Type	1320 mAh

Camera
Rear	Single camera
Main camera	5 MP (Autofocus)
Flash	LED
Video recording	720p (30 fps) Continuous autofocus, Video light

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth	2.1, Yes
WLAN	b,g,n Hotspot 802.11 b, g, n
USB	microUSB, USB 2.0
Sensors	Accelerometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor
Location	A-GPS
Other	NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Multimedia
Headphones	3.5mm jack
Speakers	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features	Album art cover, Background playback, Music recognition, Sound effects
Screen mirroring	DLNA
Radio	FM, Stereo, RDS
Additional microphone(s)	Yes

Cellular
3G Bands	5, 8, 2, 1
Data Speed	HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Phone Features
Notifications	Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features	Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval	Date approved: Apr 11, 2012 FCC ID value: PY7A3880134
Measured SAR	Head: 1.49 W/kg Body: 1.09 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.49 W/kg Wireless Router: 1.34 W/kg

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Overall User Rating

(25 reviews)

7.4

Build quality

8.2

Camera quality

Performance

6.4

Display

8.2

Battery life and charging

6.3

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