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OS

Android 4.0

Display

3.0-inch
480 x 320 px

Camera

5 MP Main

Battery

1200 mAh

Storage

0.32GB

Hardware

Qualcomm Snapdragon S2
0.5GB RAM

Description

As the name suggests the Sony Ericsson Xperia active is targeting the outdoorsman in you. It's a 3-incher, with 320x480 pixels of resolution and scratch-resistant display that is allegedly able to accurately track your fingers even when wet. This hints at the biggest added value of the Xperia active - it is waterproof up to three feet (1m) for up to 30 minutes. To complement the water- and dustproof sealing, the company throws in a couple of extra sensors like compass and barometer, as well as apps like Personal Trainer, Pulse Watch and Pedometer. The cool thing is that а 5MP camera capable of HD video found its way in the waterproof housing as well.

This device is also known as Sony Ericsson ST17i, Sony Ericsson ST17a

Cons

Thick body (0.65 inches)

I want it 18 users

I have it 6 users

I had it 4 users

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Display
Size:	3.0-inch
Resolution:	480 x 320 px, 192 PPI
Technology:	TFT
Screen-to-body:	52.88 %
Colors:	16 777 216
Features:	Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass

Hardware
System chip:	Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
Processor:	Single core, 1000 MHz, Scorpion
GPU:	Adreno 205
RAM:	0.5GB (DDR2)
Internal storage:	0.32GB
Storage expansion:	microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS:	Android (4.0, 2.3)
Device type:	Smartphone

Battery
Capacity:	1200 mAh
Type:	Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera
Rear:	Single camera
Main camera:	5 MP (Autofocus)
Flash:	LED
Video recording:	1280x720 (HD)
Features:	Video light

Design Size comparison
Dimensions:	3.62 x 2.17 x 0.65 inches (92 x 55 x 16.5 mm)
Weight:	3.91 oz (110.8 g)
Resistance:	Water, Dust

Cellular
3G:	Bands 8(900), 1(2100)
Data Speed:	HSPA, UMTS

Multimedia
Headphones:	3.5mm jack
Speakers:	Earpiece, Loudspeaker
Features:	Music recognition
Screen mirroring:	DLNA
Radio:	FM, Stereo, RDS

Connectivity & Features
Bluetooth:	Yes
Wi-Fi:	Yes Hotspot
USB:	microUSB, USB 2.0
Features:	Mass storage device, Charging
Location:	GPS, A-GPS, Glonass
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Compass, Barometer
Other:	ANT+, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features
Notifications:	Music ringtones (MP3, AAC), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features:	Voice recording

Regulatory Approval
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Oct 09, 2011
FCC ID value:	PY7A3880121
Measured SAR:
Head:	1.23 W/kg
Body:	1.25 W/kg

Buyers information
In The Box:	Sport stereo headset, Arm case, Wrist strap, 2GB microSD memory card, Exchangeable cover, Charger, microUSB cable for charging Synchronisation and file transfer, user documentation

Availability
Officially announced:	Jun 22, 2011

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Alternative variants

Sony Ericsson Xperia active ST17a

Differences from the main variant:
3G:	Bands 6(800), 2(1900), 1(2100)
FCC approval:
Date approved:	Sep 23, 2011
FCC ID value:	PY7A3880122
Measured SAR:
Head:	1.07 W/kg
Body:	1.24 W/kg

News

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