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Sony Ericsson Debuts New Xperia Android Smartphones and Smart Extras

By Joy Hou - on 22 Jun 2011, 4:01pm

Sony Ericsson Stuns With Xperia ray

With a 3.3-inch screen and running the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs in a powerful 1Ghz processor, Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, a 8.1mp camera with Exmor R for mobile and HD video functionality. At only 9.4mm thin, Xperia ray incorporates market leading design for which Sony Ericsson has become known.

To add to a full set of specifications, the phone incorporates a front facing camera and a scratch resistant screen with excellent resolution and brightness and integrated touch keys. Sony Ericsson’s unique integration of Facebook inside Xperia delivers a unique consumer experience for greater social interaction. In combination with the Google services, as well as access to over 200,000 Apps via the Android Market, it provides a solid and entertaining smartphone foundation.

Sony Ericsson Xperia ray will be available globally in selected markets, including Japan, from Q3 2011.

At a Glance
Colours Black, Gold, White, Pink
Facts Operating system: Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Size: 111 x 53 x 9.4mm
Weight: 100 grams
Camera

8.1mp camera
16x digital zoom
Aperture f/2.4
Auto focus
Face detection
Face recognition
Photo light
Front-facing camera (VGA)
Geo tagging
HD video recording (720p)
Image stabiliser
Scene detection
Self-timer
Send to web
Smile detection
Sony Exmor R CMOS sensor
Touch capture
Touch focus
Video light
Video recording
Video stabiliser

Design Auto rotate
Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)
Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
Picture wallpaper
Reality display with Sony Mobile
BRAVIA Engine
Touch screen
Wallpaper animation
Connectivity 3.5mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth technology
DLNA Certified
Google Latitude
Google Maps with Street View
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Native USB tethering
Synchronisation via Facebook
Synchronisation via Google Sync
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
Synchronisation with computer
Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync
USB High speed 2.0 support
USB mass storage
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality
Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation
Display Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch)
3.3 inches
854 x 480 pixels
Scratch-resistant mineral glass
Memory Phone memory (user-free): Up to 300MB
Memory card support: microSD, up to 32GB
Memory card included: 4GB microSD
Battery Life Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 6 hrs 50 min
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 430 hrs

Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs
Standby time UMTS: Up to 440 hrs

Music listening time: Up to 36 hrs
Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs 45 min

Networks UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

UMTS HSPA 850, 1900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

In the kit 1500mAh battery,
Stereo portable handsfree
4GB microSD memory card
Charger
Micro USB cable for charging
Synchronisation and file transfer
User documentation
(LiveSound in selected markets)


Smart Extras appropriate for Xperia ray:

  • LiveSound: Available as part of the package with Xperia ray in selected markets, this provides consumers with the best possible audio experience combined with a stylish, tangle-free design. The headphones also allow consumers to remotely access applications from the phone through LiveKey control, which gives consumers direct access to their applications with a simple push of a button.
  • LiveDock gives consumers the ability to seamlessly integrate their Sony Ericsson smartphone into their home. By simply connecting their smartphone to the docking station, consumers will be able to easily launch applications from the Android Market and charge their phones at the same time.
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