# Sony Xperia J

> Android smartphone model

**Wikidata**: [Q400356](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q400356)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sony_Xperia_J)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/sony-xperia-j

Here’s the structured knowledge entry for **Sony Xperia J** based on the provided source material:

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## Summary  
The **Sony Xperia J** is an Android smartphone model produced by Sony Mobile Communications. Released in 2012, it succeeded the Sony Xperia U and was followed by the Sony Xperia L. It is part of the Sony Xperia series and runs on the Android operating system.

## Key Facts  
- **Manufacturer**: Sony Mobile Communications  
- **Release Date**: August 29, 2012  
- **Operating System**: Android  
- **Preceded by**: Sony Xperia U (released May 15, 2012)  
- **Succeeded by**: Sony Xperia L  
- **Part of Series**: Sony Xperia  
- **Instance of**: Smartphone model  
- **Subclass of**: Smartphone  
- **GSMArena Phone ID**: 4930  
- **Freebase ID**: `/m/0lq77sn`  

## FAQs  
### Q: What operating system does the Sony Xperia J use?  
A: The Sony Xperia J runs on Android, the operating system created by Google for mobile devices.  

### Q: When was the Sony Xperia J released?  
A: The Sony Xperia J was released on August 29, 2012.  

### Q: What models came before and after the Sony Xperia J?  
A: The Sony Xperia J succeeded the Sony Xperia U and was followed by the Sony Xperia L.  

## Why It Matters  
The Sony Xperia J represents Sony's mid-range smartphone offering in 2012, showcasing the company's commitment to expanding its Xperia lineup. As part of Sony's broader strategy to compete in the Android smartphone market, the Xperia J provided an accessible option for users seeking reliable performance without flagship pricing. Its release timing positioned it alongside other early 2010s Android devices, contributing to the diversification of smartphone choices available to consumers. While not groundbreaking, it played a role in Sony's efforts to establish a foothold in the competitive mobile industry.  

## Notable For  
- **Mid-range offering**: Positioned between the Sony Xperia U and Xperia L in Sony's 2012 lineup.  
- **Android integration**: Part of Sony's early adoption of Android for its smartphone series.  
- **Design continuity**: Shared design language with other Xperia models of the era.  

## Body  
### Release and Lineage  
- **Inception**: August 29, 2012  
- **Predecessor**: Sony Xperia U (released May 15, 2012)  
- **Successor**: Sony Xperia L  

### Technical Specifications  
- **Operating System**: Android  
- **Manufacturer**: Sony Mobile Communications  
- **Part of Series**: Sony Xperia  

### Identification and Classification  
- **GSMArena Phone ID**: 4930  
- **Freebase ID**: `/m/0lq77sn`  
- **Instance of**: Smartphone model  
- **Subclass of**: Smartphone  

### Media and Documentation  
- **Image**: Available on Wikimedia Commons ([link](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Special:FilePath/Sony_Xperia_J_1.jpg))  
- **Commons Category**: Sony Xperia J  

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## References

1. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013