Right after Sony completed its acquisition of Sony Ericsson mobile unit and established Sony Mobile Communications, the company announced two new high end Android smartphones, the Xperia P and the smaller Xperia U. Here are the detail specs and product photos of these two newly announced Xperia smartphones:
Xperia P with a 4" Mobile BRAVIA display
With a full aluminium unibody design, Xperia P debuts WhiteMagic display technology from Sony for the first time on a smartphone. WhiteMagic technology delivers the brightest viewing experience; whether at the beach or on the ski slopes. Smart power efficiency automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen to the surroundings to conserve battery life.
The new SmartDock, exclusively for Xperia P, offers simple connectivity to multiple screens, turning the smartphone into an entertainment hub for the living room. Using a TV remote control consumers can easily navigate their smartphone's media content to watch their HD videos, the latest movies or favourite TV shows on the big screen. With USB support in the SmartDock, they can also use a wireless keyboard and mouse to write emails, browse and post on Facebook or watch videos from YouTube on their TV.
Key features for Xperia P:
-4" Reality Display with powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine. -WhiteMagic display technology for an ultra-bright and power efficient viewing experience. -1 GHz dual-core processor for super fast performance with 16GB flash storage. -8MP camera with unique fast capture, HD recording and Sony technology to capture 2D and 3D panoramic images. -Easy HDMI and DLNA connectivity to share content on any screen. -NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled to access a growing range of NFC applications and services as well as Xperia SmartTags. -Available in a choice of silver, black and red, all with an aluminium unibody. -Launches on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgrade to Android platform 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during the second quarter of 2012.
Xperia P detailed specs:
Xperia P specifications:
Colour- Silver Black Red
Facts-
Size: 122 x 59.5 x 10.5 mm Weight: 120 grams
1 GHz STE U8500 dual-core processor Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Camera
3D Sweep Panorama 8 MP camera 8x digital zoom Auto focus Face detection Flash/Photo flash Flash/Photo light Front-facing camera (VGA) Geotagging HD video recording (1080p) Image stabiliser Red-eye reduction Scene recognition Self-timer Smile detection Sony Exmor R for mobile image sensor Sweep Panorama Sweep Multi Angle Touch capture Touch focus Video light Video recording
Music-
3D surround sound Album art Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) Clear bass Clear stereo Music Player PlayNow service SensMe TrackID music recognition xLoud
Internet-
Android Market Bookmarks Google search Google Voice Search Google Maps for Mobile with Street view and Latitude NeoReader barcode scanner Web browser (WebKit)
Communication-
Call list Conference calls Facebook application Facebook inside Xperia Google Talk application Noise suppression Xperia Timescape Speakerphone Twitter (Timescape integration) Video chat ready
Messaging-
Conversations Email Google Mail Instant messaging Multimedia messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Sound recorder Text messaging (SMS)
Design-
Auto rotation Gesture input Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY) Live Wallpaper Reality Display with Sony WhiteMagic technology Screenshot capturing Mobile BRAVIA Engine Touch screen Contains post consumer recycled plastic and waterborne paint
Entertainment-
3D Album Accelerated Adobe Flash Video Media browser Motion gaming Radio (FM radio with RDS) Send to web Sony Entertainment Network TV launcher Video streaming YouTube
3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA) aGPS Bluetooth wireless technology DLNA Certified HDMI support Media Transfer Protocol support Micro USB support Native USB tethering NFC PC Companion Synchronisation via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync USB High speed 2.0 support USB host USB Mass Storage Wi-Fi Wi-Fi hotspot functionality Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be available in every market.
Display-
4" Reality Display with Sony WhiteMagic technology 960 x 540 pixels (qHD) 16,000,000 colour TFT Hard coated shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant mineral glass
Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hrs Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 470 hrs Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs Standby time UMTS: Up to 475 hrs Music listening time: Up to 80 hrs Video playback time: Up to 4 hrs Battery: 1305 mAh typical, 1265 mAh minimum
In the kit Xperia P, embedded battery, clear audio certified stereo headset, fast charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation
Xperia U with a 3.5" BRAVIA display
Xperia U combines powerful Sony entertainment in a stylish and compact design that consumers can personalise inside and out. With xLoud and Sony 3D surround sound audio technology integrated into the music player, consumers will enjoy a crisp and loud sound experience. They can also stream music from their Xperia U to wireless speakers with a touch using DLNA.
In Xperia U the transparent element illuminates to match the colour of photos viewed in the gallery or the album art of music tracks currently playing. Xperia U can also be personalised with exchangeable caps and themes to reflect consumers' personality and mood.
Consumers listening to music on their Xperia U can also enjoy improved sound quality with the stylish new Smart Headset for Android smartphones, which features SmartKey - a dedicated application launch key that consumers press once to launch a favourite app.
Key features for Xperia U:
-3.5" Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine. -1 GHz dual-core processor for super fast performance. -5MP camera with unique fast capture, HD recording and Sony technology to capture 2D and 3D panoramic images. -Crisp and loud listening with xLoud and 3D surround sound audio technology. -Available in a choice of white or black, with pink and yellow exchangeable caps for the base of the smartphone in the box. -Launches on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgrade to Android platform 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during the second quarter of 2012.
Xperia U detailed specifications:
Colour Black White
Facts Size: 112 x 54 x 12 mm Weight: 110 grams 1 GHz STE U8500 dual core-processor Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Camera
3D Sweep panorama 5 megapixel camera 16x digital zoom Auto focus Face detection Flash/Photo flash Flash/Photo light Front-facing camera (VGA) Geotagging HD video recording (720p) Red-eye reduction Self-timer Send to web Sweep Multi Angle Sweep panorama Video light Video recording
Music
Album art Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) Clear bass Clear stereo Manual equalizer Music Player PlayNow service SensMe TrackID music recognition xLoud
Internet
Android Market Bookmarks Google search Google Voice Search Google Maps for Mobile with Street view and Latitude NeoReader barcode scanner Web browser (WebKit)
Communication
Call list Conference calls Facebook application Facebook inside Xperia Google Talk application Noise suppression Xperia Timescape Speakerphone Twitter (Timescape integration) Video chat ready
Messaging
Conversations Email Google Mail Instant messaging Multimedia messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Sound recorder Text messaging (SMS) Gesture input Voice input
Design
Auto rotation Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY) Picture wallpaper Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine Screenshot capturing Touch screen Live Wallpaper Contains post consumer recycled plastic and waterborne paint
Entertainment
Media browser Radio (FM radio with RDS) Sony Entertainment Network Video streaming YouTube
Organiser
Alarm clock Calculator Calendar Airplane mode 3D Album Infinite button Contacts Setup guide Stopwatch Timer
Connectivity
3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA) aGPS Bluetooth wireless technology DLNA Certified Media Transfer Protocol support Micro USB support Modem Native USB tethering Media Go Synchronisation via Microsoft(R) Exchange ActiveSync USB High speed 2.0 support USB mass storage USB Host Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be available in every market.
Display
3.5" Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine 854 x 480 pixels 16,000,000 colour TFT Anti-reflection coating on scratch-resistant mineral glass
Memory
RAM (for active apps and OS services): 512 MB System memory (for Android firmware): 2 GB Phone memory (for downl. apps and apps data): 2 GB Internal storage (for photos, music, videos and downl. apps): 4 GB Internal phone storage: 8 GB (up to 6 GB user-accessible memory)
Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hrs 36 min Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 260 hrs Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs 36 min Standby time UMTS: Up to 472 hrs Music listening time: Up to 45 hrs Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs Battery: 1320 mAh typical, 1290 mAh minimum
In the kit
Xperia U, battery, exchangeable caps, stereo headset, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation