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Sony Ericsson

Sony Ericsson Xperia active

Smartphone

Display diagonal
3 in
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2*
Battery capacity
1,200 mAh

Display

Display diagonal
3 in
Resolution
320 x 480
Panel
LCD
Horizontal pixels
320 px
Vertical pixels
480 px

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2*
Processor
1.0 GHz Scorpion*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
1 GB (320 MB user available), 512 MB RAM*

Memory options

  • 512 MB
    Capacity
    524.288 MB
  • 512 MB*
    Capacity
    512 MB*
  • 0.5 GB*
    Capacity
    0.5 GB*

Storage options

  • 1 GB (320 MB user available)*
    Capacity
    1 GB*
    Variant / details
    320 MB user available*

Supported storage media

  • SD card

Cameras

  • Rear camera 1
    Light-capture estimate
    Not available Sensor size and aperture are needed.
    Position
    Rear
    Resolution
    5 MP

Area-based index at equal illumination, f-number and exposure time. Not a camera-quality rating; lens transmission, sensor efficiency and processing are excluded.

Battery & charging

Battery capacity
1,200 mAh

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
Bluetooth
2.1

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
92 x 55 x 16.5 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.65 in)*
Height
92 mm
Width
55 mm
Thickness
16.50 mm
Weight
110.80 g

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
Xperia active*
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Specifications 2 · 49 fields
body weight
110.8 g (3.88 oz)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    110.8*
    unit
    g*
    original
    110.8 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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body sim
Mini-SIM*
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explicit_quantities
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display type
LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
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display size
3.0 inches, 26.8 cm (~53.0% screen-to-body ratio)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    3*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    3.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    26.8*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    26.8 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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display resolution
320 x 480 pixels, 3:2 ratio (~192 ppi density)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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  • x
    320*
    y
    480*
    unit
    px*
    original
    320 x 480*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
Touch sensitive controls*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 2 GB included*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    2*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    2 GB*
    span
    • 39*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
sound loudspeaker
Yes*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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model
Xperia active*
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
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comms bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS*
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comms radio
Stereo FM radio, RDS*
Scope and conditions
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aperture_declarations
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comms usb
microUSB 2.0*
Scope and conditions
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features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
Scope and conditions
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features browser
HTML, Adobe Flash*
Scope and conditions
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network technology
GSM / HSPA*
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features
ANT+ MP4/H.264 player MP3/eAAC+/WAV player TrackID music recognition Document viewer Voice memo Predictive text input*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
aperture_declarations
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misc colors
Orange/Black, White/Black*
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explicit_quantities
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network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
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network speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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platform os
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)*
Scope and conditions
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platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2*
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network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
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platform cpu
1.0 GHz Scorpion*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform gpu
Adreno 205*
Scope and conditions
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memory internal
1 GB (320 MB user available), 512 MB RAM*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    1 GB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    320*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    320 MB*
    span
    • 6*
    • 12*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    512*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    512 MB*
    span
    • 30*
    • 36*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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main camera single
5 MP, AF*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
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declared_pixel_matrices
main camera video
720p*
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misc price
About 170 EUR*
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main camera features
LED flash*
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body
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) Flashlight*
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network gprs
Up to 86 kbps*
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display protection
Scratch-resistant glass*
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network edge
Up to 237 kbps*
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tests camera
Photo / Video*
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tests loudspeaker
Voice 70dB / Noise 64dB / Ring 68dB*
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tests audio quality
Noise -89.5dB / Crosstalk -91.4dB*
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launch announced
2011, June. Released 2011, October*
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misc sar
1.12 W/kg (head)     1.07 W/kg (body)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1.12*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.12 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    1.07*
    unit
    W*
    original
    1.07 W*
    span
    • 21*
    • 27*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery
Removable Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,200*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1200 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
aperture_declarations
optical_format_declarations
declared_pixel_matrices
battery music play
Up to 25 h*
Scope and conditions
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launch status
Discontinued*
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selfie camera
No*
Scope and conditions
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network
HSDPA 1900 / 2100 / 800*
Scope and conditions
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battery talk time
Up to 4 h 53 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 31 min (3G)*
Scope and conditions
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battery stand.by
Up to 351 h (2G) / Up to 335 h (3G)*
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body dimensions
92 x 55 x 16.5 mm (3.62 x 2.17 x 0.65 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16.5*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    16.5 mm*
    span
    • 10*
    • 17*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.65*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.65 in*
    span
    • 33*
    • 40*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Specifications 3 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
110.8* g
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Display Type
LED-backlit LCD,*
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Pixels X
320*
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Pixels Y
480*
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Display Size (inches)
3* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
53* %
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RAM (GB)
0.5* GB
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Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
2.1*
Scope and conditions
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,200* mAh
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Price in USD
236.29999999999998*
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Model
Sony Ericsson Xperia active*
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Launch Expected Year
2011.0*
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Height (mm)
92* mm
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Width (mm)
55* mm
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Thickness (mm)
16.5* mm
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* Provisional data