Sony has announced that they are going to include Glonass support on their future Android based smartphones.
The company further revealed that some of their existing models already including support for this Russian technology which is similar in nature to GPS.
Sony said that they decided to use Glonass because it improves the accuracy of navigation on the devices in problem areas where GPS signal is weak.
The models which already have the required hardware:
Sony Xperia S
Sony Xperia Ion
Sony Xperia Arc
Sony Xperia Arc S
Sony Xperia Ray
Sony Xperia Neo
Sony Xperia Pro
Sony Xperia Play
Sony Xperia Active
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- key specs
- reviews • 12
- prices
- TypeSmartphone
- Operating systemAndroid (Gingerbread [2.3])
- Screen size4.2 inches
- Internal memory320 MB
- Camera8.1 megapixels
- Dimensions4.9 x 2.5 x 0.3 in
- Weight4.1 oz
- ReleasedApril 1, 2011
- Reception and call quality8.8
- Display9.5
- Battery life6.7
- Camera9.0
- Ease of use8.7
- Design and form factor9.3
- Portability (size / weight)8.8
- Media support8.0
- Durability8.3
- Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)8.3
Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S
- key specs
- reviews • 6
- prices
- TypeSmartphone
- Screen size4.2 inches
- Internal memory320 MB
- Camera8.1 megapixels
- Talk time2G (up to 7.42 hours), 3G (up to 7.58 hours)
- Dimensions4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 in
- Weight4.13 oz
- ReleasedSeptember 26, 2011
- Reception and call quality9.0
- Display9.7
- Battery life7.3
- Camera8.7
- Ease of use9.0
- Design and form factor9.3
- Portability (size / weight)9.3
- Media support8.3
- Durability7.0
- Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)7.7
Sony Xperia ion
- key specs
- reviews • 3
- prices
- TypeSmartphone
- Operating systemAndroid (Gingerbread [2.3])
- Screen size4.6 inches
- Internal memory16 GB
- Carriers (US)AT&T
- Dimensions5.24 x 2.68 x 0.42 in
- Weight5.08 oz
- AnnouncedJanuary 9, 2012
- Reception and call quality10.0
- Display10.0
- Battery life7.0
- Camera10.0
- Ease of use9.0
- Design and form factor8.0
- Portability (size / weight)8.0
- Media support10.0
- Durability9.0
- Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)6.0
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo
- key specs
- reviews • 4
- prices
- TypeSmartphone
- Operating systemAndroid (Gingerbread [2.3])
- Screen size3.7 inches
- Internal memory320 MB
- Camera8.1 megapixels
- Dimensions4.57 x 2.24 x 0.51 in
- Weight4.44 oz
- ReleasedJuly 1, 2011
- Reception and call quality8.0
- Display9.0
- Battery life7.0
- Camera8.0
- Ease of use8.5
- Design and form factor9.5
- Portability (size / weight)9.0
- Media support7.5
- Durability7.3
- Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)8.0
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play
- key specs
- reviews • 10
- prices
- TypeSmartphone
- Operating systemAndroid (Gingerbread [2.3])
- Screen size4 inches
- Internal memory400 MB
- Carriers (US)AT&T, Verizon / Alltel
- Dimensions4.7 x 2.4 x 0.6 in
- Weight6.2 oz
- ReleasedMay 26, 2011
- Reception and call quality8.8
- Display7.2
- Battery life6.8
- Camera6.5
- Ease of use8.4
- Design and form factor8.4
- Portability (size / weight)6.6
- Media support6.8
- Durability6.3
- Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)7.4
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
- key specs
- reviews • 2
- prices
- TypeSmartphone
- Screen size3.7 inches
- Internal memory320 MB
- Camera8.1 megapixels
- Talk time2G (up to 6.92 hours), 3G (up to 7 hours)
- Dimensions4.72 x 2.24 x 0.54 in
- Weight5.01 oz
- ReleasedOctober 1, 2011
- Reception and call quality7.0
- Display8.0
- Battery life8.0
- Camera9.0
- Ease of use9.0
- Design and form factor9.0
- Portability (size / weight)9.0
- Media support9.0
- Durability9.0
- Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)8.0
Sony Ericsson Xperia ray
- key specs
- reviews • 7
- prices
- TypeSmartphone
- Operating systemAndroid (Gingerbread [2.3])
- Screen size3.3 inches
- Internal memory300 MB
- Camera8.1 megapixels
- Dimensions4.37 x 2.09 x 9.4 in
- Weight3.53 oz
- ReleasedAugust 1, 2011
- Reception and call quality8.6
- Display9.4
- Battery life8.9
- Camera8.0
- Ease of use7.7
- Design and form factor9.7
- Portability (size / weight)9.7
- Media support8.3
- Durability8.6
- Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)9.4
Sony Xperia S
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- key specs
- reviews • 15
- prices
- TypeSmartphone
- Operating systemAndroid (Ice Cream Sandwich [4.0])
- Screen size4.3 inches
- Internal memory16 GB
- Camera12 megapixels
- AnnouncedJanuary 9, 2012
- Reception and call quality9.6
- Display9.7
- Battery life7.5
- Camera9.2
- Ease of use8.8
- Design and form factor9.6
- Portability (size / weight)9.3
- Media support9.3
- Durability8.9
- Ecosystem (apps, accessories, etc.)8.9