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Sony Xperia S
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Sony Xperia S

Released: 2012, January. Released 2012, FebruaryPrice: About 230 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
SAR1.31 W/kg (head) 0.60 W/kg (body)
SIMMicro-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size4.3 inches, 51.0 cm, 2, (~62.2% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BrandSony
ModelSony Xperia S
PriceAbout 230 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
Video720p@30fps
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsWhite, Black, Silver
ModelsLT26i
SAR EU1.30 W/kg (head)
Single1.3 MP
StatusDiscontinued
Weight144 g (5.08 oz)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
DisplayContrast ratio: 1038:1 (nominal)
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - LT26i
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal32GB 1GB RAM
Released2012, January. Released 2012, February
Stand-byUp to 450 h (2G) / Up to 420 h (3G)
Announced2012, January. Released 2012, February
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 7 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 30 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions128 x 64 x 10.6 mm (5.04 x 2.52 x 0.42 in)
Music playUp to 25 h
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 72dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 69dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio qualityNoise -86.6dB / Crosstalk -86.9dB

Sony Xperia S Overview

About Sony Xperia S Sony Xperia S is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Sony Xperia S has a wide variety of great specifications such as 32GB 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 S 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 S?

The Sony Xperia S 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 S 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 S void warranty?

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

What Android version does Sony Xperia S run?

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