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Sony Xperia ion HSPA
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Sony Xperia ion HSPA

Released: 2012, April. Released 2012, JunePrice: About 250 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 220
NFCYes
SAR1.08 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size4.55 inches, 57.1 cm, 2, (~63.1% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony
ModelSony Xperia ion HSPA
PriceAbout 250 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps
Video720p@30fps
ColorsBlack, Red
ModelsLT28h
SAR EU1.02 W/kg (head)
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight144 g (5.08 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal13.2GB (12.9GB user available), 1GB RAM
Released2012, April. Released 2012, June
Stand-byUp to 400 h (2G) / Up to 350 h (3G)
Announced2012, April. Released 2012, June
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Talk timeUp to 10 h (2G) / Up to 4 h (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions133 x 68 x 10.8 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.43 in)
Music playUp to 12 h
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~323 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerYes
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Sony Xperia ion HSPA Overview

About Sony Xperia ion HSPA Sony Xperia ion HSPA is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Sony Xperia ion HSPA has a wide variety of great specifications such as 13.2GB (12.9GB user available), 1GB RAM with Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia ion HSPA can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia ion HSPA?

The Sony Xperia ion HSPA supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia ion HSPA support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia ion HSPA void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia ion HSPA will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia ion HSPA run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia ion HSPA.