CES 2012: Xperia ion to be Sony’s first LTE smartphone

2012/01/09By Jerome Skalnik

Sony’s first LTE smartphone was unveiled today as part of CES 2012’s AT&T keynote. The Sony Xperia ion is also the first Xperia device to be announced without the Ericsson brand (after Sony’s acquisition of Ericsson’s share in their joint venture).

“With Xperia ion, we’re bringing together several firsts that will take users beyond the smartphone,” said Paul Hamnett, President, Sony Ericsson North America. “Designed to deliver a seamless experience across the multiple screens we use to play, watch, listen, and share, Xperia ion is the gateway to entertainment when and – most importantly – where you want it.”

Sony Xperia Ion specifications:

Processor: 1.5GHz dual-core
Operating system: Google Android 2.3
Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE, tri-band UMTS/HSPA, LTE
Other connectivity: A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, DLNA
Display: 4.6-inch HD (1280×720)
Input: Capacitive touchscreen
Memory: 1GB RAM
Storage: 16GB onboard
Rear-facing camera: 12MP with 1080p video capture
Front-facing camera: 1.3MP with 720p video capture
Connectors: 3.5mm audio jack
Dimensions / weight: 132.0×68.0×10.6 millimeters / 144 grams
Other: PlayStation Certified

The Sony Xperia Ion will be available exclusively in the U.S. from AT&T. It will launch in Q2 for an undisclosed price.

Read more: Sony Ericsson

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