| Model | |
| Other model names | Sony Xperia ion HSPA, Sony Xperia ion LT28h, Sony Aoba |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |
| Brand | Sony |
| Release date | June, 2012 |
| Depth | 10.6 millimeters (0.42 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 68 x 133 millimeters (2.68 x 5.24 in) |
| Weight | 144 grams (5.04 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Sony Xperia ion |
| Operating system | Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread |
| Firmware update | Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean |
| Hardware | Sony Xperia ion |
| Chipset | 32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 |
| CPU processor | 1.5Ghz Dual-Core Scorpion |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 220 |
| RAM memory | 1GB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 16GB (11.49GB available) |
| External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Display | Sony Xperia ion |
| Display type | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
| Screen size | 4.6" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~64.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 720x1280 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 319 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Display features | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Sony Xperia ion |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 21/5.76 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band details |
| Calling | Sony Xperia ion |
| Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Camera | Sony Xperia ion |
| Back camera (main camera) | 12 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 4000x3000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported |
| Image stabilization | feature not registered |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
| BSI sensor | Supported |
| HDR | Not supported |
| 2ª camera | Sony Xperia ion |
| Front camera (secondary) | 1.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 1280x1024 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | HD (1280x720) |
| Front flash | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Sony Xperia ion |
| Radio | FM (RDS) |
| TV | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV |
| Connectivity | Sony Xperia ion |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| TV output | Micro HDMI Type D |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) |
| DLNA | Supported |
| NFC | Supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | Not supported |
| Other functions | Sony Xperia ion |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Proximity sensor Compass Ambient Light sensor Gyroscope |
| Other features | - Colors: Black, Red - Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine - Sony Reality Display - Video stabiliser - PlayNow - 3D sweep panorama - SE Timescape - WiFi direct - WiFi hotspot - Java framework |
| Power supply | Sony Xperia ion |
| Battery | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 1900 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 240 minutes | 4 hours | 0.2 day |
| Standby | 21000 minutes | 350 hours | 14.6 days |
| Radiation rate | Sony Xperia ion |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.08W/kg (head) | 0.97W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.02W/kg (head) |