If you are looking for a top of the line Android handset, then the Sony Xperia S is for you.
If you are looking for a top spec Android handset, then the Sony Xperia S is a must have for you. The phone's design will give you that striking and futuristic look. This is all thanks to its transparent plastic strip near the phone's base. This is where the handset's antenna is situated. The same futuristic look is found on other Xperia handsets in the likes of the new Sony Xperia P and Xperia U. The said adoring transparent strip is a good choice for Sony because it makes the handset stand out.
You will find the phone's home, back, and menu keys inside the transparent strip. Amazing? Yes it is indeed! To access the said keys, you do not have to press on the strip; instead you have to touch the key dots above each symbol.
Now, the transparent strip functions as the phone's indicator. It pulse with white light whenever you receive an incoming call. It also lights up and glows when you are swiping around the phone's home screens. It is like owning a tiny Christmas tree that lights up all-year long.
When it comes to the phone's build quality you will notice how the Xperia S exudes that solid slab. This is of course with its squared-off sides and convex back. This handset will fit your palm perfectly. The handset comes in with matte plastic thin back plate. The handset is about 1cm thick but it is quite solid.
You will find three physical buttons on this handset. There is also the power key near the phone's 3.5mm headphone jack. The volume rocker is located on the right hand side of the phone. There is also a dedicated camera button.
It comes with a microSIM card slot inside the phone. You will also find the phone's non-removable battery. A microUSB port for charging and syncing is also available. You will also fall in love with the phone's HDMI slot. This will allow you to hook up this phone to you big screen. You will get a 32GB worth of internal memory on this handset.
This handset ships with Android Gingerbread but Sony said that the latest Android Iteration (Ice Cream Sandwich) will land on this handset soon. You will also enjoy viewing your Twitter or Facebook account using the phone's entire home screen. This is for the social networking addict in you. You will also enjoy its 3D panes overview of your streams (Social Streams). You can easily scroll through your updates.
Truly, there are plenty of reasons for you to enjoy the Sony Xperia S.
