Sony Ericsson Xperia active
The Sony Ericsson Xperia active is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2, built for basic everyday tasks (2011).
2011 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 110.8g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,200 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 for simple tasks only
✗Lower-resolution 192 PPI screen — visible pixels on close inspection
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMedia consumption
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
192 ppi
Pixels visible at normal viewing distance
Panel
LED-backlit LCD,
Standard LCD display
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
1,200 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery
Weight
110.8g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
92 x 55 x 16.5 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.65 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Colors
Orange/Black, White/Black
