Sony, aside from announcing the Xperia S, also announced the Sony Xperia Ion S which is bound to be sold exclusively by AT&T. Basically the phone is almost the same as the Xperia S the difference lies in the screen size and the design of the handset. The Xperia S has that amazing cut at the bottom part of the device while the Xperia Ion S, doesn't. You can check the Xperia S here. Sony did not say anything about when the device will be launched by AT&T but that should happen soon.
So what's the difference between the Sony Xperia S and the Xperia Ion S? The screen and the design and that's it. The latter sports a larger 4.6" HD Reality Display (1280x720) display. The Xperia Ion S' battery, due to a larger screen, is also beefed up to 1900 mAh The photo below is the Xperia S, you can immediately see the difference in terms of design.
Press Release:
- HD powerhouse – two HD cameras, 4.6-inch1 HD screen and HDMI-out support
- Unmatched Android camera experience in the US with 12 megapixel rear camera
- Effortless sharing of content with easy connectivity across multiple screens within the world of Sony
- PlayStation™ Certified and access to entertainment services from Sony Entertainment Network
January 9, 2012, Las Vegas, Nev. – Xperia™ ion, the first LTE smartphone from Sony®*, was introduced today at the 2012 International CES and will be available exclusively in the U.S. from AT&T in the second quarter.
Xperia ion from Sony enables easy connectivity with multiple screens for consumers looking to share and enjoy content on whichever screen they choose, whether it’s TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet.
Xperia ion from Sony has a stunning 4.6-inch HD display (1280 X 720 pixels) that provides a visual brilliance for superior viewing experiences. For photo enthusiasts, Xperia ion features a new Fast Capture innovation to make sure life’s unexpected moments are not missed: the HD camera goes from standby mode to first shot in 1.5 seconds.1 The impressive images taken with the 12-megapixel rear camera are unmatched by any other Android smartphone. Additionally, both rear- and front-facing cameras deliver HD recording capabilities.
“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.”
Xperia ion users will be able to access the richest entertainment experiences from Sony Entertainment Network**. Music Unlimited offers a global catalogue of 12 million unique songs while Video Unlimited has the latest Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows from all major studios***.
Xperia ion is also PlayStation™ Certified, guaranteeing a high quality smartphone gaming experience.****
Xperia ion is launching on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread).
Key Features for Xperia ion:
4.6-inch HD Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), as well as rear (1080p) and front (720p) cameras for HD recording.
1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing and content download, which can be stored on the internal 16GB flash storage.
12MP rear camera with Sony Exmor R™ for mobile with fast-capture to go from standby to first shot in less than two seconds.
HD sharing through DLNA, HDMI and BRAVIA Sync to quickly and easily stream content on other screens.
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*For illustrative purposes only. Not for commercial use or re-sale. Use of “Sony” brand subject to regulatory approval.
**Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availability by region, please see www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.
*** The number of available songs varies by region.
**** Subject to market availability.
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