Sony has showcased its latest NXT series of Xperia smartphones in Singapore. All are on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) at launch but will be upgraded to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) in the second quarter of 2012.
Update: Price & Availability here.
Sony Xperia U - stylish, compact but powerful.
The Xperia S is already available (S$898 without contract) while the Xperia P, U and sola will be available in Q2 of 2012.
Sony Xperia S - avail now at S$898 without contract.
The Xperia S was first unveiled during CES 2012 as the first smartphone in the new Xperia NXT series after Sony bought over Ericsson’s 50% stake in the former Sony-Ericsson joint venture.
The slew of Xperia smartphones will be able to share content with other electronics devices from Sony – such as tablets, notebooks and smart TVs.
Sony is hoping the ability to leverage Sony’s extensive range of IT and lifestyle devices will be a selling point to attract consumers to the Xperia smartphones sold by the wholly owned Sony Mobile Communications (former Sony Ericsson).
Here are the key characteristic of each model:
- Xperia S offers a HD experience boasting a brilliant screen for superior viewing.
- Xperia P delivers outstanding screen brightness using Sony “WhiteMagic” display technology.
- Xperia U packs powerful Sony entertainment in a stylish and compact design.
- Xperia sola allows easy access to apps and quick launch of actions with NFC and Xperia SmartTags.
Sony Xperia P - brighter display with "WhiteMagic".
All the Xperia NXT smartphones are designed with an interesting “transparent element” encircling the base of the phone which illuminates when receiving calls, texts and notifications.
The colour of the element is based on whatever is displayed on the screen so that the entire colour scheme is always in harmony.
Paul Mah, a friend who blogs with CIO.com initially thought the colour was based on the mood of the caller. Now that would be something innovative! Stay away when the phone is glowing red.
A new album, video player and music player will deliver compelling entertainment experiences and the new UI design also allows consumers to access their favourite application direct from the lock-screen.
Xperia SmartTags – Switch your smartphone settings with a single Swipe
Sony Xperia sola
The Xperia S, Xperia P and the Xperia sola are NFC enabled.
The Xperia S and Xperia P and come with two NFC Xperia SmartTags in the box, while the Xperia sola comes with four.
Simply swipe the phones on a SmartTag and the pre-configured profile will be launched automatically.
These profiles can be easily personalised to reflect any taste, designed to save consumers’ time and make their lives easier.
Below are the key features for each of the models.
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