Sony Xperia S will get vanilla Android as a Google experiment

18 August, 2012
The project will bring the smartphone's software in line with the Nexus line of devices.

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  • Andy
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  • 19 Aug 2012

what wow, 19 Aug 2012Go buy a clue and come back after you learn that Xperia pho... moreI have an Xperia S, but the camera is worse than S3, or iPhone 4s I did several tests, but 4s is just better, even if it has 8mp. Pease tell me what settings you use to take photos? No matter how, SCN or manual settigs, I'm still not satisfied with the camera quality.

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    • Anonymous
    • HDZ
    • 19 Aug 2012

    AnonD-48887, 19 Aug 2012Is vanilla android version...is the next update of jelly be... moreVanilla is just plain android. No skin over the top.
    Basically, its what the nexus phones run

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      • TizenMeeGo Takeover
      • jxx
      • 19 Aug 2012

      AnonD-4068, 18 Aug 2012So it will be like a nexus device? where updates will be fa... moreOh you mean like how "lightning fast" the Galaxy Nexus for Verizon got updated? Oh wait...

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        • Anonymous
        • u7m
        • 19 Aug 2012

        Lol.. seems like s3 user kept denied. I have no problem aginst s3 on faceoff battle to prove sony xperia s are the best.

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          • AnonD-38309
          • Hxc
          • 19 Aug 2012

          gts, 19 Aug 2012having jelly bean pure android rom is a welcome addition th... moreSamsung Galaxy S3? LOL

          Much like the joke of the year that can't compete with the old HTC One X, LG Optimus 4X HD the new un-announced Sony/Moto phones..

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            • cliff
            • P@1
            • 19 Aug 2012

            whoa... Could this be the ''xperia IN; galaxy OUT'' move by google.?

            Well, in my opinion only, sony is better than sammy,they have their original features, even better built quality

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              • gts
              • M3s
              • 19 Aug 2012

              having jelly bean pure android rom is a welcome addition that will make this phone a top phone to get because the software will make the phone, however saying its better than the galaxy s3 is just stupid, i can tell you right now that 1. the xperia s screen quality is terible! look and turn the phone on the side and you will see so much light bleed through the screen the blacks arnt even black they are grey, 2. the build quality is so stale that they put little flaps over the ports to pull out when you wanna charge or connect to a tv, how many times do you see these snap? 3. the capacitive buttons are so unresponsive its annoying not to mention the shape of the phone feels horrible due to the sharp square edges likes the iphone,

              yes with the jellybean update it will run fast but for now the sony skin they use is soooo slow and rubbish compared to touch wiz. i like sony alot especially playstaion but i must say their phones are pants, samsung smashed it with the s3, big up everyone who has one!

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                • Anonymous
                • ibb
                • 19 Aug 2012

                Wow Sony will be first with updates. Bye bye Samsung and shi*wiz lol

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                  • 3RM
                  • 19 Aug 2012

                  AnonD-14560, 19 Aug 2012No matter you or Google said, the fact is that Xperia S is ... moreGo buy a clue and come back after you learn that Xperia phones ExmorR camera sensors which are back light iluminated sensors aka. kicks assof any other camera sensor pixel for pixel, and have Bravia imaging engine + TRUE COLOR representation with the help of equal amounts of red blue and green pixels, has hdmi, has awesome build quality, and lower price. Sure it's not perfect, there's things that S3 does better, like a tiny bit faster, but still worse camera sensor(nothign can touch the ExmorR on Megapixel to megapixel basis, it's the technology thats the key point), has amoled with the blue/white tint, totaly FAKe colors and worse pixel structure, has the clunky mhl adapter for tv out in stead of hdmi, mhl needs power, hdmi mini ot hdmi is just a tiny little adapter that fits on a keychain, and S3 is also more expensive while there's no justification of that. Overall the two phones are quite equall, and if you want the best screen with the best colors and best camera sensor then Xperia phones will outsmart the S3.

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                    • AnonD-38309
                    • Hxc
                    • 19 Aug 2012

                    AnonD-14560, 19 Aug 2012No matter you or Google said, the fact is that Xperia S is ... moreNot even near the S3? Are you crazy?

                    Xperia S has a better screen (More PPI, True RGB and Bravia Engine), better camera with a better sensor, better DAC with much better sound and xLoud, better design, better build quality (Poly-Carbonate + Anti-Stain shell), Playstation Certified, comes with MUCH more stuff bundled in the box (Sony in-ear noise canceling headphones, HDMI cable, 2 screen protectors, 2 smart tags, wall charger and a car charger) and is also about 120$ cheaper than the S3.

                    How is the S3 better? Because it offers a quad core SoC? If you say so then your comment is automatically ignored.

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                      • 3RM
                      • 19 Aug 2012

                      woooow. Sony and Google rocks. epiiiiic !!!!

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                        • w4G
                        • 19 Aug 2012

                        Anonymous, 18 Aug 2012You do can read right? Its does mention why xperia s being ... moreNo matter you or Google said, the fact is that Xperia S is nowhere near Galaxy S3.

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                          • nikz
                          • vCX
                          • 19 Aug 2012

                          waiting for Sony Nexperia

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                            • AnonD-8686
                            • 2@k
                            • 19 Aug 2012

                            Thx for the hard work
                            Do your best Sony

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                              • Hassan00107
                              • uZa
                              • 19 Aug 2012

                              chocowii, 19 Aug 2012XPERIA NEXUS!!! The best two words in the Android world. yes xperia make more worth of nexus

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                                • Hassan00107
                                • uZa
                                • 19 Aug 2012

                                wow..there is not scend option for me to chose other manufacture because I love Sony
                                my next phone will be from sony=100%

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                                  • AnonD-48887
                                  • t1$
                                  • 19 Aug 2012

                                  Is vanilla android version...is the next update of jelly bean ? Is this update is global....when this will roll out..can anyone clarify pls..

                                    XPERIA NEXUS!!! The best two words in the Android world.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • utv
                                      • 19 Aug 2012

                                      Waiting and longing for Xperia Nexus.......

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                                        • AnonD-3678
                                        • vfx
                                        • 19 Aug 2012

                                        Sony's ics timescrap launcher is indeed ugly and boxy. I replaced it in my neo v with launcher apk from nexus s ROM to get more ics feel.