Comparison: sony xperia s vs sony xperia ion

One can already be bought in Spain for a few months; the other will arrive next September. We refer to the two Sony flagships for the coming months: Sony Xperia S and Sony Xperia Ion. Both are based on Android; They have big screens and some of the best mobile cameras. In addition, the design of both terminals are among the most attractive on the market today. However, although they are very similar in technical characteristics, they have some differences that we will discuss below. Although we will also see, point by point, what both models offer.

Design and display

It cannot be denied that the renovation of the Sony "" old Sony Ericsson "" terminals has attracted a lot of attention. What's more, they are characterized by being one-piece pieces made of aluminum that combine different colors. For example, the Sony Xperia S can be found in two colors: silver or black and is combined with a transparent bar that can function as an alert center thanks to an application. For its part, the Sony Xperia Ion lacks this bar although the space is better used for its large touch panel.

Sony Xperia S has a 4.3-inch diagonal, while the Sony Xperia Ion gets a 4.6-inch panel. In both cases, a high definition resolution is obtained (1,280 x 720 pixels) and they have an anti-scratch treatment that will make them more resistant whenever they are carried without a cover with keys or other objects in your pocket or bag.

On the other hand, the measurements that both models get are the following: 128 x 64 x 10.6 millimeters with a weight of 144 grams (Sony Xperia S). And 133 x 68 x 10.6 millimeters and 144 grams (Sony Xperia Ion).

Photo camera and multimedia

In this section, both models share the same characteristics. In other words, the main camera on the back has a 12-megapixel sensor accompanied by an LED-type flash. In addition, they are also capable of capturing videos and will do so with a Full HD resolution (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) at a rate of 30 images per second.

Meanwhile, the two Sony smartphones have a front camera for making video calls. These have a 1.3 megapixel sensor and conferences can be made in high definition at a maximum of 720p.

On the other hand, both Sony Xperia S and Sony Xperia Ion will offer the ability to play whatever multimedia file falls inside, even with the famous large MKV files.

Connections

Users who decide on either of the two terminals will have no problems connecting to the Internet as well as sharing files with other home computers. First of all, the wireless connections that can be found are WiFi and 3G, therefore, it will be possible to be connected 24 hours a day and to be able to check emails or social networks.

Likewise, once images or videos have been captured with the mobile and they want to be viewed on a larger screen, it will be possible to use several channels: DLNA or HDMI "" the first without cables and the second with them. Yes, the TV console or computer must be compatible with both technologies for the invention to work.

On the other hand, when it comes to sharing small files more directly, Sony Xperia S or Sony Xperia Ion can make their Bluetooth modules or the latest NFC ( Near Field Communication ) work. With the latter, and at a distance of no more than 10 centimeters, the mobile will be able to transfer information instantly or connect with the latest generation accessories.

It can also be observed in the technical characteristics of the two models that there is a MicroUSB port with which to charge the battery or synchronize the data of its memories with a computer. As well as, a GPS receiver to use Google maps to guide us through streets or highways.

Power and memory

Sony Xperia S and Sony Xperia Ion could be twin brothers if it weren't for the size of the screen, its design or the memory that both models offer the user. First of all, both share the same processor which is dual-core "" manufactured by Qualcomm "" with a working frequency of 1.5 GHz. To this we will have to add a RAM of one GB.

However, the difference lies in the file storage memories. The Sony Xperia S gets a space of 32 GigaBytes, but does not have a slot to insert memory cards, so it will be necessary to resort to Internet-based services. While the Sony Xperia Ion has a lower internal memory ”” 16 GB to be exact ”” but it does offer the possibility of using MicroSD cards of up to 32 GB more. In addition, of course, to also be able to use online storage services such as Dropbox.

Operating system and autonomy

Android is the main protagonist of the new range of Sony smartphones. And in these two cases they are no exception. Sony Xperia Ion, when it hits the Spanish market in September, will come with Android 4.0 installed. While the Sony Xperia S, which is sold with the Gingerbread or Android 2.3 version, is already receiving the relevant update to Ice Cream Sandwich.

On the other hand, the battery of the two terminals hold a little more than eight hours of conversation. But we leave you with the exact data offered by the company "" depending on the use of each user, the numbers may vary "". Sony Xperia S has a 1,750 milliamp capacity battery. This translates to 8.3 hours of talk time, 420 hours of standby time and up to 25 hours of music playback. Meanwhile, Sony Xperia Ion offers a 1,900 milliamp battery with a range of up to 10 hours of talk time, 400 hours of standby time and up to 12 hours playing music.

Conclusions

They are, so far, the top of the manufacturer's range. And the type of audience it is aimed at is practically the same: demanding users, wanting a powerful smartphone and good skills in the multimedia section and who want to be connected to the Internet 24 hours a day. Also, of course, to be able to enjoy the latest version of Android. in this case, Sony has put the batteries and is one of the companies that is updating its entire portfolio .

Of course, the difference in screen size should be taken into account: 4.3 inches compared to the 4.6 inches of the Sony Xperia Ion. Perhaps customers with bigger hands will appreciate it. In addition, another big difference is the possibility of being able to use memory cards or not. Everything will depend on the tendency to massively store files within the mobile.

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Comparison sheet

	Sony Xperia S	Sony Xperia Ion
screen	Capacitive multi - touch screen 4.3 - inch 1,280 x 800 pixels resistant glass Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine	Capacitive multi - touch screen 4.6 - inch 1280 x 720 pixels 16 million colors resistant glass Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Weight and measurements	128 X 64 X 10.6 mm 144 grams (including battery)	133 x 68 x 10.6 mm 144 grams (including battery)
Processor	1.5 GHz dual-core processor	1.5 GHz dual-core processor
RAM	1 GB	1 GB
Internal memory	32 GB	16 GB expandable with 32 GB MicroSD cards
Operating system	Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich	Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Camera and multimedia	Sensor 12 Megapixels Flash LED Autofocus smile detection 3D Sweep Panorama Control ISO sensitivity Geo-tagging Panoramic Photography Effects 1080p video recording @ 30fps Secondary camera 1.3 megapixel 720p HD playback music, video and photo formats supported: AAC, AAC +, eAAC +, WMA, FLAC, H.263, H.264, MPEG4, WMV FM radio with RDS Voice recording JAVA support Adobe Flash Player 10.3 support	Sensor 12 Megapixels Zoom digital 16x Autofocus Flash LED Geotagging Face detection and smile 3D Sweep Panorama Image Stabilizer Video recording 1080p @ 30fps Secondary camera 1.3 megapixel (720p HD) Music, video and photo playback Supported formats: MP3, eAAC +, WMA, WAV, MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV FM radio with RDS Noise cancellation Java document viewer
Connectivity	EDGE / GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 HSDPA 900/2100 3G (HSDPA 14.4 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps) Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi Hotspot. Bluetooth technology A-GPS HDMI DLNA NFC Micro USB 2.0 Audio 3.5 mm Accelerometer Digital compass Proximity sensor Sensor ambient light	GSM 850/900/1800/1900 HSDPA 850/900/1900/2100 3G (HSDPA 14.4 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps) Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi Hotspot Bluetooth Technology aGPS DLNA HDMI Micro USB 2.0 audio 3.5 mm Accelerometer digital compass proximity sensor Sensor ambient light
Autonomy	Battery 1,750 mAh Talk: 8.3 hours Standby: 420 hours Music: 25 hours	1,900 mAh battery Rest: 400 hours Conversation: 10 hours Music: 12 hours
+ info	Sony	Sony