Sony Mobile Communications has launched the Xperia go and Xperia acro S, which are said to be water and dust resistant. The phones will be available from the third quarter of this year.
Sony Mobile Communications has announced the Xperia go and Xperia acro S, which have scratch resistant mineral glass displays and meet industry standard IP ratings (International Protection) for protection against dust and water immersion.
Xperia go and Xperia acro S enable easy connectivity to share and enjoy content on TV, smartphone, laptop or tablet. They also come preloaded with Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited from Sony Entertainment Network. In addition, the phones will have access toHollywood blockbusters, TV series and millions of music tracks. Xperia go and Xperia acro S will be available globally from the third quarter of 2012.
Consumer demand for durable and water resistant smartphones
Industry research demonstrates that consumers consider durability and water resistance as important features when purchasing a smartphone. For example, a study conducted in Japan by Mobile Marketing Data Labo highlighted water resistance in the top three most important features for smartphone buyers. In a recent poll on Sony Mobile’s Facebook community more than a third of participants stated durability as the most important feature when choosing a smartphone. Also, Xperia acro HD, which has the same durability and water resistance features as Xperia acro S, has been the best selling smartphone in Japan since its launch in March, further demonstrating the appeal of durability and water resistance.
Xperia go ‚ the stylish Sony smartphone made for extra durability
With Xperia go consumers can watch the latest movies and TV shows in razor sharp quality and with super fast performance. Its sleek and stylish design means durable and water resistant smartphones no longer have to look bulky and ruggedized.
Key features for Xperia go
¬∑ 3.5‚ Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine gives razor sharp clarity
· 5MP fast capture camera goes from sleep to snap in just over a second
· Scratch resistant mineral glass display with wet finger tracking
¬∑ Highest level of dust and water resistance in a smartphone ‚ IP67 Rating
· 1Ghz dual core processor gives consumers super fast performance
· Launching on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradeable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
· Available in black, white and yellow colours
¬∑ Xperia go will launch in the US market under the name ‚Xperia advance‚
Xperia acro S ‚ The stylish water resistant HD smartphone
Xperia acro S boasts a 4.3‚ HD Reality Display for razor sharp clarity, full HD video recording, HD video chat, easy HDMI TV connectivity to enjoy content on the big screen. NFC enabled, Xperia acro S can easily open applications with one touch against an Xperia SmartTag.
Key features for Xperia acro S
¬∑ 4.3‚ 720p HD Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine gives razor sharp clarity
· 12MP fast capture camera goes from sleep to snap in just over a second with a single key press
· PlayStation Certified
· Full 1080p HD video recording and 720p HD front camera
· Scratch resistant mineral glass display with wet finger tracking
· IP55 and IP57 Ratings for dust and water resistance
· 1.5Ghz dual core processor gives consumers super fast performance
· Launching on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
· Available in black, white and pink colours
All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be available in every market.
Xperia go
Xperia acro S
Colours
Black
Yellow
Black
Pink
Facts
Size: 111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm
Size: 126 x 66 x 11.9 mm
Camera
3D Sweep panorama
16x digital zoom
16x video zoom
Auto focus
Face detection
Flash / Photo flash
Flash / Photo light
Flash / LED
Geotagging
HD video recording (720p)
Red-eye reduction
Self-timer
Send to web
Smile detection
Sweep Multi Angle
Sweep Panorama
Touch capture
Touch focus
Video light
Video recording
Video stabiliser
3D Sweep Panorama
16x digital zoom
Auto focus
Aperture f/2.4
Exposure value
Face detection
Front-facing camera (1.3 MP)
Geotagging
HD video recording (1080p)
Image stabiliser
Flash/Pulsed LED
Red-eye reduction
Send to web
Self-timer
Smile detection
Sony Exmor R for mobile image sensor
Touch capture
Touch focus
Video light
Video recording
Video stabiliser
White balance
Music
3D surround sound
Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
Clear bass
Clear stereo
Music Player
PlayNow service
SensMe
TrackID music recognition
xLoud Experience
Album art
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow service
Walkman Player
TrackID music recognition
xLoud Experience
Internet
Google Play
Google search
Google Voice Search
Google Maps for Mobile with Street view and Latitude
NeoReader barcode scanner
Pan & Zoom
Web browser (WebKit)
Bookmarks
Google Play
Google search
Google Voice Search
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)
Communication
Call list
Facebook application
Facebook inside Xperia
Google Talk application
Noise suppression
Skype
Speakerphone
Twitter (with Timescape integration)
Xperia Timescape
Call list
Facebook application
Noise Suppression
Polyphonic ringtones
SIP
Xperia Timescape
Speakerphone
Twitter (Timescape integration)
Vibrating alert
Messaging
Conversations
Google Mail
Handwriting recognition
Instant messaging
Multimedia messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Type & Send widget
Conversations
Gmail
Instant messaging
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Design
Auto rotation
Gesture input
Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)
Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
Live Wallpaper
Picture wallpaper
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Screenshot capturing
Touch screen
Voice input
Wet finger tracking
Auto rotate
Gyroscope
Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
On-screen 12-key keyboard
HD Reality Display with Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
Screenshot capturing
Touch screen
Dustproof (IP5X) and Water resistant (IPX5/7)
Wallpaper
Wet finger tracking
Entertainment
FigureRunning
Media browser
Motion gaming
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Sony Entertainment Network
Video streaming
Video viewing
Walk Mate
YouTube
3D games
Motion gaming
PlayStation Certified
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Sony Entertainment Network
TV launcher
Video streaming
YouTube
Organiser
3D Album
Airplane mode
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Contacts
Document readers
E-Manual
Infinite button
OfficeSuite Pro
Setup guide
Stopwatch
Timer
Torch functionality
Alarm clock
Calculator
Contacts
Document readers
eCompass
Infinite button
OfficeSuite Pro
Setup guide
Widget manager
Connectivity
3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
aGPS
Bluetooth wireless technology
DLNA Certified
Media Go
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Native USB tethering
PC Companion
Synchronisation via Facebook
Synchronisation via Google
Synchronisation with computer
Synchronisation via Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync
USB High speed 2.0 support
USB mass storage
USB Host
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality
Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation
3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
Bluetooth wireless technology
DLNA Certified
GLONASS
HDMI support
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Native USB tethering
NFC
PC Companion
Synchronisation via Microsoft
Exchange ActiveSync
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality
Display
3.5‚ Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Scratch-resistant mineral glass
4.3‚ 720p HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass
Memory
Internal phone storage 8 GB (up to 4 GB user-accessible memory)
Expansion slot microSD, up to 32 GB
Internal phone storage 16 GB (up to 11 GB user-accessible memory)
Expansion slot microSD card, up to 32 GB
Networks
UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I)
UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band VIII), 1900 (Band II) and 2100 (Band I)
Battery life
Battery: Built in. 1305 mAh typical, 1265 mAh minium
Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hrs 30 min
Standby time GSM: Up to 520 hrs
Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs 30 min
Standby time UMTS: Up to 460 hrs
Music listening time: Up to 45 hrs
Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs
*Values are according to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.
Embedded battery: 1910 mAh typical, 1840 mAh minimum
Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hrs 40 min
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 290 hrs
Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs 10 min
Standby time UMTS: Up to 310 hrs
Music listening time: Up to 23 hrs
Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs 30 min
*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 go, embedded battery, stereo headset, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation.
Xperia acro S, built-in battery, stereo portable handsfree, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation.
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