Sony Xperia S review: NXT of kin

30 March 2012
The Sony Xperia S is the current champion of the NXT series and comes aptly armed with a tack-sharp 720p screen and 12MP worth of stills. It also sets a new design trend for the Xperia line and brings massive improvements to it. The Xperia S comes at a time of change in the...

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  • svinqvmraka
  • MpM
  • 10 Apr 2012

Uhmm, guys? The 'new' Data monitor feature is not at all new. All the 2011 Xperia phones have that. Even the interface hasn't changed.

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    • walkzan
    • vGr
    • 10 Apr 2012

    Anonymous, 05 Apr 2012Sony Xperia S comes with pre-installed screen protector, ju... moreit not trueeeeeeeeee u r fake

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      • 3vilhomer
      • Rbq
      • 09 Apr 2012

      how bad is the battery life?? i was hoping this phone can work on USA tmobile 3G but it seems is missing the 1700Mhz band. so im planing to use my current SE X10 as hotspot. so i'll be doing everything over wifi, including VoIP, whatsapp, google voice, facebook, google music, etc. how long can the battery last if wifi is on at all times even screen off??

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        • Anonymous
        • 0@0
        • 08 Apr 2012

        I have it and my wife has the HTC incredible s.
        I must say that the UI at the xperia is much better not to mention the display quality.
        I don't mind about 2 or 4 cores. There are no lags whatsoever.
        The only flaw is the battery life so I look for some external battery solution.
        This is a top notch phone, very well finished.

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          • rohit
          • fCx
          • 08 Apr 2012

          All fetur is bice but bettri is 6 hour only.so daily 3time charging

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            • Dodo
            • 0U1
            • 08 Apr 2012

            Right now I have an SE Satio. for now i'm keeping my Satio, and maybe next year i'll buy one. Too bad that it doesn't have xenon like Satio, did GsmArena make a test of the Xperia S baterry ?
            Up to 7 h 30 min (2G)
            /Up to 8 h 30 min (3G) - I don't really think it's correct
            Can wait to see it released in Romania and test it live in my hands.

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              • AnonD-1479
              • fqx
              • 06 Apr 2012

              my samsung galaxy s2 ics get 90000 on browsermark and 1795 on sunspider.exynos still rules :P

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                • Anonymous
                • 6pJ
                • 05 Apr 2012

                JPS, 05 Apr 2012Hey GSMA.....pls correct your review at TELEPHONY page ...t... moreIt does have a smart dail. great phone by the way.

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                  • JPS
                  • KfS
                  • 05 Apr 2012

                  Hey GSMA.....pls correct your review at TELEPHONY page ...this phone has smart dialing feature or not??? Don't confuse the buyers who have been dropping SE smart phones due to lack of this smart feature. Also include in your review if front camera actually cam.use for video call and chats etc..

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                    • Anonymous
                    • p7k
                    • 05 Apr 2012

                    tastin, 04 Apr 2012scrach resist is poor, got scratch on 1st day! Sony Xperia S comes with pre-installed screen protector, just look on top of the screen, you'll see the line of screen protector.

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                      • sahil
                      • 05 Apr 2012

                      AnonD-5549, 04 Apr 2012I have the option of Xperia S, Galaxy Nexus and HTC One X. ... moreChoose Galaxy

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                        • tastin
                        • n5Q
                        • 04 Apr 2012

                        scrach resist is poor, got scratch on 1st day!

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                          • Beth
                          • n5K
                          • 04 Apr 2012

                          Out of the option of the 4S, the Galaxy S2 and this, I'm ordering the Xperia S =D cannot wait, and it saves me having to replace my old camera as well!
                          Thank you for such an in depth review!

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                            • Ronnie
                            • SwC
                            • 04 Apr 2012

                            AnonD-5549, 04 Apr 2012I have the option of Xperia S, Galaxy Nexus and HTC One X. ... moreIf you a georgous display, superb camera, excellent performance - go for Sony Xperia S [I am using it]

                            For a decent display, good performance, Android ICS - go for Galaxy Nexus [It was my last phone]

                            For excellent build quality, Android ICS, and super fast performance - go for One X [I wouldn't go for it as HTC is not my cup of tea otherwise an excellent phone nonetheless]

                            All 3 excellent phones to choose from!

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                              • AnonD-5549
                              • utu
                              • 04 Apr 2012

                              I have the option of Xperia S, Galaxy Nexus and HTC One X. All are priced the same and available in white color. Which 1 should I choose? Suggestions...

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                                • 33Z
                                • 03 Apr 2012

                                Shaks, 31 Mar 2012I wrote about my disappointment with this phone in the opin... moreplease i get this phone on march the 3rd and i'm abusing it it never freeze and never crash if your phone have a problem go and fix it

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                                  • La8
                                  • 03 Apr 2012

                                  Gonna buy this masterpiece first day

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                                    • Mike
                                    • mxb
                                    • 03 Apr 2012

                                    Just a little info: Different retailers are distributing different box bundles; some have tags, others have Micro-HDMi cables included.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • Sqk
                                      • 03 Apr 2012

                                      Anything on the battery life yet? 1750 mAh does sound a bit meager for a phone with these specs.

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                                        • AnonD-21645
                                        • Gjj
                                        • 03 Apr 2012

                                        Yellow tint issue confirmed, details of returns, etc. below...

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                                        http://www.techradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/sony-xperia-s-yellow-screen-issue-confirmed-1074810?src=rss&attr=all