Sony Ericsson Next-Generation Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro Unveiled

Sony Ericsson LogoSony Ericsson unveiled the Next-Generation Xperia mini andXperia mini pro, the latest additions to its Xperia family. Sony Ericsson introduced two powerful, versatile and compact smartphones in the xperia mini series. The Next Generation Xperia mini will be the world’s smallest HD video recording smartphone. The new Xperia mini pro compact smartphone comes with intuitive fast messaging.

These innovative smartphones come packed full of features, powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and run the latest platform of Google’s Android – Gingerbread 2.3. Beautifully designed, Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro both integrate best-in-class imaging and display technology from Sony, including Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine and HD video recording (720p).

Xperia Nextgen MiniThe products offer a full multimedia entertainment experience. Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro enable access to over 150,000 apps on the Android Market and has a 3” scratch-resistant, multi-touch glass screen. The improved user interface allows up to 16 apps displayed on the home screen. Facebook inside Xperia, a feature just announced for the Xperia family, provides a unique social media integration.

Xperia mini pro brings the optimized slide-out keyboard with smart functionality first seen on the Xperia pro to a compact smartphone. A subtle but fast Type & Send functionality eliminates the need to open a dedicated app for each type of message, and Smart Keyboard triggers predictive messaging actions automatically when the user slides out the keyboard. Xperia mini pro also comes pre-loaded with Office Suite and McAfee antivirus software, letting consumers manage documents and e-mails instantly and securely while on the move.

Sony Ericsson also unveils a new integration, Facebook inside Xperia, which will be included in the new Xperia mini and mini pro and soon to be available across the wider Xperia range. Facebook inside Xperia integrates social connections throughout the phone, by making Facebook immediately accessible from the most used areas of the phone such as the picture gallery, music player, phonebook and calendar.It enables people to ‘like’, share and comment on Facebook more easily than ever before.

Introducing the Xperia mini

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tM4NiWitX7U

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini – Key Features

  • [advt]World’s smallest Android smartphone with HD video recording
  • Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
  • Place up to 16 apps in the corners of your home screen
  • Over 150,000 apps on Android Market
  • Facebook inside. Keeping your friends closer

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro – Key features

  • Ergonomic keyboard and smart functions for fast messaging
  • HD video and Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
  • Synch your email and view office documents safely on the go
  • Place up to 16 apps in the corners of your home screen
  • Over 150,000 apps on Android Market

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Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro and Xperia mini with HD will be available globally in selected markets from Q3

Steve Walker, Head of Marketing, Sony Ericsson said,

“We wanted to provide consumers even greater choice across the Xperia range, while building on the success of the original mini series. These turbo-charged smartphones now contain even more power, enhanced functionality, a larger screen and premium features unique to Sony Ericsson. They are packed full of features, making them a perfect choice for consumers looking for all the benefits of Android and Sony in a beautiful and easy to use compact form factor.”

Introducing the Xperia mini pro

httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=symz7I_fRSM

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini and Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro at a glance.

*Please note that all services mentioned below may not be available in every market.

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro
Colours Black, white, dark pink* and blue*
*Available in bundling propositions
Black, white, pink*, turquoise*
*Available in bundling propositions
Facts Operating system: Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 

Size: 88 x 52 x 16mm
Weight: 94g

Operating system: Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 

Size: 92 x 53 x 18mm
Weight: 136g

Camera 5 megapixel camera
8x digital zoom
Auto focus
Face detection
Face recognition
Flash / LED
Geo tagging
HD video recording (720p)
Image stabiliser
Red-eye reduction
Scene detection
Self-timer
Send to web
Smile detection
Touch capture
Touch focus
Video light
Video recording
Video stabiliser
5 megapixel camera
8x digital zoom
Auto focus
Face detection
Face recognition
Flash / LED
Front-facing camera (VGA)
Geo tagging
HD video recording (720p)
Scene detection
Self-timer
Send to web
Smile detection
Smile Shutter
Touch capture
Touch focus
Video light
Video recording
Video stabiliser
Music Album art
Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow service
Sony Ericsson Music Player
TrackID music recognition application
xLOUD Experience
Album art
Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow service
Sony Ericsson Music Player
TrackID music recognition application
xLOUD Experience
Internet Android Market
Bookmarks
Google search
Google Voice Search
NeoReader barcode scanner
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)
Android Market
Bookmarks
Google search
Google Voice Search
NeoReader barcode scanner
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)
Communication Call list
Conference calls
Facebook application
Google Talk
Noise Shield
Polyphonic ringtones
Sony Ericsson Timescape
Speakerphone
Twitter (Timescape integration)
Vibrating alert
Call list
Conference calls
Facebook application
Google Talk
Polyphonic ringtones
Skype
Sony Ericsson Timescape
Speakerphone
Twitter (Timescape integration)
Vibrating alert
Video chat ready
Messaging Conversations
Email
Google Mail
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Conversations
Email
Google Mail
Handwriting recognition
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Type & Send widget
Design Auto rotate
Four corner home screen
Keyboard (onscreen, 12 key)
Keyboard (onscreen, QWERTY)
Picture wallpaper
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Touchscreen
Live wallpaper
Auto rotate
Four corner home screen
Keyboard (onscreen, 12 key)
Keyboard (QWERTY)
Keyboard (onscreen, QWERTY)
Picture wallpaper
Reality Display with Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Smart Keyboard
Touchscreen
Live wallpaper
Entertainment 3D games
Media browser
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Video streaming
YouTube
3D games
Media browser
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Video streaming
YouTube
Organiser Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document readers
E-Manual
Flight mode
Google Calendar
Google Gallery 3D
Infinite button
Phone book
Setup Wizard
Widget manager
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document readers
E-Manual
Flight mode
Google Calendar
Google Gallery 3D
Infinite button
Phone book
Setup Wizard
Widget manager
Connectivity 3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth technology
DLNA Certified
Google Latitude
Google Maps with Street View
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Synchronisation via Facebook
Synchronisation via Google Sync
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
Synchronisation: Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync via Moxier Client
Synchronisation: Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
Wi-Fi
Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation
3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth technology
DLNA Certified
Google Latitude
Google Maps with Street View
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Synchronisation via Facebook
Synchronisation via Google Sync
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
Synchronisation: Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync via Moxier Client
Synchronisation: Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
Wi-Fi
Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation
Display Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch)
3 inches
320 x 480 pixels
Scratch-resistant mineral glass
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch)
3 inches
320 x 480 pixels
Scratch-resistant mineral glass
Memory Phone memory (user-free): up to 320MB
Memory card support: microSD, up to 32GB
Memory card included: 2GB microSD
Phone memory (user-free): up to 320MB
Memory card support: microSD, up to 32GB
Memory card included: 2GB microSD
Battery life Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 4 hrs 30 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 340 hrs* 

Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs 30 min*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 320 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 25 hrs*
Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs*

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 5 hrs 40 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 331 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs 25 min*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 340 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 29 hrs*
Video playback time: Up to 5 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

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

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

Accessories Xperia mini, 1200mAh removable battery, stereo portable handsfree, 2GB microSD memory card, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation Xperia mini pro, 1200mAh exchangeable battery, stereo portable handsfree, 2GB microSD memory card, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation

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