Sony Xperia S Price Philippines, Specs, Release Date, Features

Perhaps the biggest challenge that Sony Ericsson faced during the past two years had to do with its seeming inability to release top-of-the-line handsets that had specifications - or at least, a processor - that can go head to head with that of the competition. (Or maybe, simply the inability to release handsets on time.)

For example, last year, when rival companies released flagship Dual Core Android phones like Samsung Galaxy S2, LG Optimus 2X and HTC Sensation that eventually ruled the market, SE's flagship phone - the Arc (, which - all other things considered - is a great handset) - had a single core chip.

But it appears all that is about to change.

If the first product of Sony's take over of the former joint venture with Ericsson were any indication of where the revitalized handset line is headed, 2012 should prove to be a good year for the brand.

TP Friends, meet Sony Xperia S --

Arriving within Q1 2012, Xperia S has specs that will make you believe that Sony can actually give other brands a serious run for the money; 1.5 GHz Dual Core processor, 1GB of RAM, 12 MegaPixel camera with Exmor R sensor for better shots in low-light conditions, Full HD video recorder at the back and HD 720p videocam in front -- In short, everything that a Q1 2012 flagship Android release should have, save for Ice Cream Sandwich OS, which Sony promises to send via firmware upgrade within the 2nd half of this year.

So when will Sony Xperia S arrive in the Philippines? Right now, we can only speculate. I'm guessing it will land here sometime in Q2 with SRP of around Php 30,000 - Php 35,000.

Can't wait to play with a unit!

While we're all awaiting updates, you might want to check out the phone's complete specs:

TechPinas Smartphone Technical Specs Table (TSTST)
Name	Sony Xperia S
Type	Slate Form Factor (Full Touchscreen)
Price Category	High-End (Flagship Release)
Dimensions	128 x 64 x 10.6 mm
Weight	144 grams
Available Colors	Silver, Black
Operating System	Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Display	4.3 inches (~342 ppi pixel density), 720 x 1280 pixels, LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Processor	Dual-core 1.5 GHz Adreno 220 GPU Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon chipset
Camera	12 MegaPixels, 4000x3000 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Secondary Camera: 1.3 MegaPixels
Video Capture	Back camera: 1080p@30fps, continuous autofocus, video light, video stabilizer, Front Camera: 720p@30fps
Audio and Video Playback	MP4/H.263/H.264/WMV player, MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player
Ports	HDMI, microUSB 2.0, 3.5 mm audio jack
Connectivity	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspot, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, 3G HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.8 Mbps
Network	2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, 3G Network HSDPA 900 / 2100 - LT26i HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - LT26a
Memory	16 or 32 GB fixed
Sensors	Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Proximity, Gyroscope
Battery	1750 mAh
Uptime	Standby of up to 400 hours, Talk time of up to 8 hours 30 minutes
Value-Added Features	Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine, Timescape UI, SNS Integration, Google Services Suite, Exmor R Backlit Sensor
Announcement	January 2012
Availability	Q1 2012 in some territories
Price	TP Guesstimate: Php 35,000