All the Details for the New Sony Xperia Phones from CES 2012

Posted on 13. Jan, 2012 by Freak_c in News, Peripherals

I may have just found a new phone to replace my first choice for new upgrade. I was looking at getting the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, but after reading all the details and specifications of this new Sony Xperia S I think it has swayed me. These are the new and latest smart phones from Sony, who have dropped the Ericsson labelling. There were four new phones that were showcased at the recent CES 2012, but I will mainly focus on the Xperia S as the others are targeted towards North America and Japan.

The four new phones introduced are:

Xperia S – the first smartphone in the Xperia NXT series – next generation smartphones from Sony
Xperia ion – the first LTE smartphone from Sony, exclusive with AT&T in the US
Xperia NX and Xperia acro HD – two smartphones for the Japanese market

Before jumping into the details of the new Xperia S here are some details regarding the others:

First in the world with the first Xperia smartphones from Sony, including Xperia S, the first smartphone from the Xperia NXT series – next generation smartphones from Sony, and new Xperia smartphones made specifically for the US and Japanese markets, all with access to premium entertainment services and easy connectivity to other screens within the world of Sony.

Colin Williamson Marketing Manager at Sony Ericsson South Africa commented, “CES marks an important milestone for both Sony Ericsson and Sony with the introduction of the first smartphones from Sony. As the market continues to evolve into a world where we consume content and entertainment across multiple screens, the Xperia portfolio will deliver a mobile experience that is an important cornerstone of Sony’s strategy to provide seamless connectivity and networked entertainment across smartphones, TV, laptops and tablets.”
Sony Ericsson also unveiled a number of Android accessories that enhance the smartphone experience:

Xperia Smart Tags, small NFC enabled tokens that are used to launch pre-configured and personalised settings when you swipe an NFC Android smartphone against them.

Smart Wireless Headset pro, Bluetooth™ stereo headset that also works a standalone MP3 player and radio when detached from the phone.

SmartWatch, micro display for Android to wirelessly access calls, messages and applications.

SmartDock for Xperia ion, a HDMI dock that turns Xperia ion into a mini-PC by connecting it to a USB keyboard, mouse and big screen TV.

The Xperia S:

The new Xperia S is an Android smartphone that delivers a stunning viewing experience with a high resolution screen, Sony HD experiences and a 12MP camera that takes pictures in just 1.5 seconds from standby. Xperia S also comes with a powerful 1.5GHz dual-core processor for faster performance.

Xperia S within the world of Sony
The new Xperia S enables easy connectivity with multiple screens for consumers looking to share and enjoy content on whichever screen best suits their situation, whether it’s TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet. Consumers can watch their favourite content from the Sony Entertainment Network by connecting their Xperia S through HMDI to TV or share photos wirelessly with just one touch. Xperia S is also NFC (near field communication) enabled to allow consumers to share content with each other as well as enjoying an increasing number of NFC applications and services.

Biggest and best entertainment experiences from Sony
Xperia S will be able to access the richest entertainment experiences from Sony Entertainment Network**. Music Unlimited offers a global catalogue of 12 million unique songs while Video Unlimited has the latest Hollywood blockbusters and TV shows from all major studios. Xperia S is also PlayStation™ Certified, guaranteeing a high quality smartphone gaming experience and access to the PlayStation® Store.

Instantly Recognizable Design
Xperia S showcases a new design approach referred to as “Iconic Identity”. The design will be replicated across the Xperia NXT series and creates a simple strong look that is instantly recognizable. The transparent element at the base creates an iconic silhouette where the display is emphasized and underlined. In addition, it provides illumination effects and integrates the antenna components.
The user Interface has been redesigned to match the minimalistic design of the hardware. The home screen has a new colorful flow background making full usage of HD Reality Display and dual-core processing power.

Availability
Xperia S will be available to consumers globally from the first quarter 2012. Launching on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread) Xperia S will be upgraded to Android platform 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during the second quarter 2012.

Key Features for Xperia S

4.3 inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720), as well as front (720p) and back (1080p) cameras for HD recording.

1.5GHz dual-core processor for fast browsing and content download, which can be stored on the internal 32GB flash storage.

12MP back camera with Sony Exmor R™ for mobile along with Fastest Capture to take shots in just 1.5 seconds directly from standby mode.

NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled to access growing range of NFC applications and services as well as Xperia SmartTags.

With HD sharing through DLNA, HDMI and using BRAVIA Sync for controlling your Xperia S with your TV remote control when connected to the TV, Xperia S delivers a full HD experience on TV.

Smart Extras for Android
The announcement of Xperia S is supported by the launch of three new Smart Extras™ accessories to enhance the experience on Android and to bring content to consumers’ smartphones in an entirely new way.

Xperia SmartTags – switch your smartphone settings with a single swipe
Xperia SmartTags work with any NFC enabled smartphone, including Xperia S. Simply touch a NFC enabled smartphone to a SmartTag, which is the shape and size of a small round token, and it launches a pre-configured profile in the phone, such as the alarm clock for a SmartTag by your bed or a GPS application for the SmartTag in your car. These profiles can be easily personalised to reflect any taste, designed to save consumers time and make their smartphone lives easier.

Smart Wireless Headset pro – the Bluetooth headset that does it all
This Bluetooth™ stereo headset for Android smartphones offers multifunctional features in addition to superior sound. On the display of Smart Wireless Headset pro users can read text messages, see incoming calls, access calendar notifications and much more. When detached from the phone it functions as a standalone MP3 player and radio.

SmartWatch – access apps and smartphone features with a micro display for Android
SmartWatch is a micro display accessory for communicating with an Android™ smartphone via Bluetooth. Consumers can, for example, discretely access text messages, social media updates and manage calls or music. The display is mounted on a strap and can be worn as a watch. Applications allowing users to personalize their SmartWatch experience will be available on Android™ market.

For full details all products news, please visit the press room and the product blog: blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/

Specifications:

Xperia™ S specifications

All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be available in every market.

Colour

Black

White

Facts

Size: 128 x 64 x 10.6 mm

Weight: 144 grams

Operating system: Google Android™ 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Processor: 1.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 Dual Core

Camera

3D sweep panorama

12 megapixel camera

16x digital zoom

Aperture f/2.4

Auto focus

Face detection

Face recognition

Flash/LED

Front-facing camera (1.3 MP 720p)

Geo tagging

HD video recording (1080p)

Image stabiliser

Red-eye reduction

Scene recognition

Self-timer

Send to web

Sony Exmor R™ for mobile image sensor

Sweep panorama

Touch focus

Video light

Video recording

Music

3D surround sound

Album art

Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)

Clear audio

Clear bass

Music tones (MP3/AAC)

PlayNow™ service

Music Player

TrackID™ music recognition

xLoud™ Experience

Internet

Android Market™

Bookmarks

Google™ search

Google Voice™ Search

Pan & zoom

Web browser (WebKit)

Communication

Call list

Facebook™ application

Google Talk™

Noise suppression

Polyphonic ringtones

Sony Ericsson Timescape™

Speakerphone

Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)

Vibrating alert

Messaging

Conversations

Gmail™

Instant messaging

Multimedia messaging (MMS)

Predictive text input

Sound recorder

Text messaging (SMS)

Design

720p HD display

Auto rotation

Gesture input

Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)

Picture wallpaper

Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine

Screenshot capturing

Touch screen

Wallpaper

Entertainment

3D games

Accelerated Adobe Flash Video

Google Media Uploader

Media browser

Motion gaming

PlayStation® Certified

Radio (FM radio with RDS)

Sony Entertainment Network

TV launcher

Video streaming

YouTube™

Organiser

Alarm clock

Calculator

Calendar

Contacts

Document readers

eCompass™

Airplane mode

Infinite button

Notes

Setup guide

Stopwatch

Tasks

Timer

Connectivity

3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)

aGPS

Bluetooth™ technology

DLNA Certified®

GLONASS

HDMI support

Media Transfer Protocol support

Micro USB support

Native USB tethering

NFC

USB High speed 2.0 support

Wi-Fi®

Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality

Display

4.3” 720p HD display

Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine

1280 x 720 pixels (342 ppi)

16,777,216 colour TFT

Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass

Memory

Flash memory: 32GB eMMC

Networks

UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I)

GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Battery life

Talk time GSM: Up to 7 hrs 30 min*

Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 450 hrs*

Talk time UMTS: Up to 8 hrs 30 min*

Standby time UMTS: Up to 420 hrs*

Music listening time: Up to 25 hrs*

Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs 30 min*

Embedded battery: 1750 mAh typical, 1700 mAh minimum

*Values are according to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.

In the kit

Xperia™ S

Built-in battery

Stereo portable handsfree

Charger

Micro USB cable for charging

Synchronisation and file transfer

User documentation