Sony Xperia ion LTE
The Sony Xperia ion LTE is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Lower-mid-range · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.55" · 133 x 68 x 10.8 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.43 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
RAM1GB
Storage16GB
Main Camera12 MP · LED flash
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✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 144g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,900 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3 for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
✗12 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, January. Released 2012, June
Also Known As
Available on AT&T as Sony as Sony Xperia ion LT28atAlso known as Xperia ion LTE lt28i
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8260 Snapdragon S3
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Scorpion
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
323 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
Panel
LED-backlit LCD,
Standard LCD display
📷 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,900 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Non-removable Li-Ion 1900 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
144g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
133 x 68 x 10.8 mm (5.24 x 2.68 x 0.43 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia ion LTE does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia ion LTE has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Sony Xperia ion LTE supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia ion LTE SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia ion LTE has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia ion LTE ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean).
The Sony Xperia ion LTE uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Sony Xperia ion LTE supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia ion LTE has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
