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This flagship in Sony's 2012 global NXT series sports an iconic design with a see-through, light-up strip near the bottom. Advanced features include a large HD display, 12-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture, 1.5 GHz processor, and NFC. Other features include 32 GB of memory, wired and wireless TV output, and front camera.

This phone is not currently available from any major U.S. carrier. It is compatible with some U.S. networks, and may be available from third-party dealers or smaller, regional carriers.

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Modes	more detail less detail WCDMA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 WCDMA / HSPA 14.4 (3G / 4G) 850 Cellular / band 5 (V) Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel 900 band 8 (VIII) Europe, Asia, Africa 1900 PCS / band 2 (II) Americas 2100 IMT / band 1 (I) Europe, Asia, Africa, Oceania, Brazil, India, Israel GSM (2G) 850 Cellular Americas, Oceania, Brazil, Israel 900 Europe, Asia, Africa 1800 DCS Europe, Asia, Africa 1900 PCS Americas
Weight	5.1 oz (145 g)
Dimensions	5" x 2.5" x 0.4" (127 x 64 x 10.2 mm)
Battery	Talk: 8.5 hours max. (510 minutes) Standby: 420 hours max. (17.5 days) 1750 mAh, Non-removable
Display	Type: LCD (Color TFT/TFD) Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels 4.3" diagonal Colors: 16.7 million (24-bit)
OS / Platform	Android version 2.3.7, upgradeable to 4.0
Processor	1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8260 dual-core
Memory	32 GB internal storage, raw hardware 31 GB internal storage, available to user 1 GB RAM
FCC ID	PY7A3880120 » (Approved Jan 27, 2012)

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Features	Ungroup Features Show all features Key features only
Flashlight	-
GPS / Location	Type: A-GPS
Inductive Charging	-
NFC	Yes
Ruggedized	-
Accessibility
Adjustable Text Size	-
Digital TTY/TDD	-
Hearing Aid Compatible	-
Multiple Languages	Yes
Alerts
External Display	-
Polyphonic Ringtones	-
Ringer Profiles	-
Vibrate	Yes
Connectivity
Bluetooth	Yes
Infrared (IR)	-
Mobile Hotspot	Yes
PC Sync	via Sony PC Companion
SDIO	-
USB	Speed: 2.0 High Speed micro-USB connector
Wi-Fi	Version(s): 802.11 b,g,n
Contacts
Multiple Numbers per Name	Yes
Picture ID	Yes
Ringer ID	Yes
Voice Dialing	Type: Speaker-independent (automatic)
Customization
Changeable Faceplates	-
Custom Graphics	Yes
Custom Ringtones	Yes
Real-Music Ringers	Yes
Data & Network
Data Tethering	Yes
External Antenna Jack	-
Flight Mode	Yes
GAIT	-
High-Speed Data	Technology: HSPA 14.4
UMA	-
WAP / Web Browser	Browser Software: Android browser (WebKit-based)
Input
Key Lock Switch	-
Predictive Text Entry	-
Side Keys	volume, camera on right / lock on top
Text Keyboard, Hardware	-
Touch Screen	Type: Capacitive
Memory
Hard Drive	-
Memory Card Slot	-
Messaging
Email Client	Protocols Supported: POP, IMAP, GMail, Exchange
EMS / Picture Messaging	-
Instant Messaging	Yes
MMS	Yes
Text Messaging (SMS)	View Style: Threaded
Text Messaging Templates	-
Music
FM Radio	with RDS
FM Transmitter	-
Headphone Jack (3.5mm)	Yes
Music Player	Yes
Stereo Speakers	-
Photo & Video
Camera	Resolution: 12+ megapixel LED flash, Exmor R sensor, f/2.4 lens / face recognition, smile detection
DLNA	Yes
Front-Facing Camera	Resolution: 1.3-megapixel
Live TV	-
PictBridge	-
Streaming Video	YouTube
TV Output	HDMI
Video Capture	Resolution: 1080p HD
Video Sharing	-
Productivity
Alarm	Yes
Calculator	Yes
Calendar	Yes
ECML / Digital Wallet	-
SyncML	-
To-Do List	-
Voice Memo	-
Software
BREW	-
Games	Yes
Java (J2ME)	-
Voice
Call Screening	-
HD Voice	-
Headset Jack (2.5 mm)	-
Push-To-Talk	-
Speaker Phone	Yes

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