Sony Mobile unveils Xperia miro and Xperia tipo – stylish, fun and easy to use smartphones

Xperia miro provides deep Facebook integration and Sony’s xLOUD audio technology in a slim and stylish design
Xperia tipo comes in both single and dual SIM version for consumers looking for value and functionality
Both smartphones launch on latest Android™ platform - Ice Cream Sandwich

Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) announced two new Xperia™ smartphones, Xperia miro and Xperia tipo. Xperia miro is a slim and stylish smartphone available in a fun range of colours with deep integration of Facebook™ throughout contacts, photo gallery and the music player, plus Sony’s xLOUD™ audio technology for crisp and loud sound. Xperia tipo is designed to be easy to use enabling consumers to get the most from their smartphones – whether browsing the web, sharing pictures or downloading apps. Xperia tipo will also be available in a dual SIM version – Xperia tipodual – so that consumers can switch between tariffs with just one touch to stay on the most cost effective plan. Both smartphones will launch globally in calendar Q3 2012.

“Xperia miro and Xperia tipo are for consumers looking for entertainment experiences and functionality traditionally associated with high-end Android smartphones”, said Calum MacDougall, Director Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications.” “Xperia miro is for those who want an integrated social media and a great music experience while Xperia tipo is for consumers who want to realise the benefits of a smartphone for the first time as they migrate from a feature phone.”

Xperia miro – the fun social smartphone from Sony
Xperia miro is a slim, stylish smartphone with Facebook social experiences integrated throughout. Users are alerted to new incoming messages and social updates with colourful illuminations, and can easily video chat with friends using the front facing camera. To provide great music entertainment it integrates Sony’s xLOUD audio technology, giving crisp and loud sound. Xperia miro comes pre-installed with Music Unlimited* from Sony Entertainment Network, providing instant access to millions** of music tracks on the move.

Key features for Xperia miro

3.5” display for great browsing and entertainment experiences
Launching on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
5MP camera and brilliant quality video recording at 30fps
Sony’s xLOUD audio technology gives crisp and loud sound
Deep Facebook integration with contacts, gallery and the music player for sharing and discovery
Customisable illuminations for incoming messages and social updates
Front-facing camera for video chat between smartphones, tablets and PCs
Contactless DLNA connectivity to easily view content like photos and videos on a TV, tablet and PC
Powerful battery with >24hrs usage time
Available in black, black/pink, white and white/gold colours
Xperia tipo – the affordable and easy to use smartphone
Xperia tipo offers a simple and easy to use smartphone experience targeting consumers who may be purchasing their first smartphone. With a dedicated set-up guide, a built-in application enabling users to monitor their data usage, excellent battery life and the latest Android platform – Ice Cream Sandwich – consumers can make the most of their smartphone experience.

Key features for Xperia tipo

3.2” scratch-resistant mineral glass display
Launching on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
3.2MP camera
Dedicated set-up guide
Data management solution to identify data usage
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi™ for easy content sharing and web access  
Powerful battery, 1500 maH, with >24hrs usage time
Available in red, white, blue and black
*Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availability by region, please see www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.
**The number of available songs varies by region.

All services mentioned may not be available in every market.



Xperia miro

Xperia tipo

Colours

Black
Black pink
White
White gold

Classic black
Classic white
Deep red
Navy blue

Facts

Size: 113 x 59.4 x 9.9 mm
Weight: 110 grams

Operating system: Google Android™ 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Processor: 800 MHz Qualcomm MSM7225A

Size: 103 x 57 x 13 mm
Weight: 99.4 grams

Operating system: Google Android™ 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Processor: 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM7225AA

Camera

5 megapixel camera
4x digital zoom
Auto focus
Flash/Photo flash
Flash/Photo light
Front-facing camera (VGA)
Geotagging
Self-timer
Send to web
Touch capture
Video light
Video recording

3.2 megapixel camera
4x digital zoom
Geotagging
Self-timer
Send to web
Touch capture
Video recording

Music

Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Manual equalizer
Walkman™ player
PlayNow™ service
TrackID™ music recognition
xLoud™ Experience

Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
PlayNow™ service
Music Player
TrackID™ music recognition application
xLoud™ Experience

Internet

Bookmarks
Google Play™
Google™ search
Google Voice™ Search
Google Maps™ for Mobile with Street view and Latitude™
NeoReader™ barcode scanner
Web browser (WebKit™)

Bookmarks
Google Play™
Google™ search
Google Voice™ Search
Google Maps™ for mobile with Street View and Latitude™
NeoReader™ barcode scanner
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit™)

Communication

Call list
Conference calls
Facebook™ application
Xperia™ with Facebook™
Friends application
Google Talk™ application
Google Talk™ video chat
Multiple IM
Speakerphone
Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)
Video chat ready
Xperia™ Timescape™

Call list
Conference calls
Facebook™ application
Google Talk™
Speakerphone

Messaging

Conversations
Email
Gmail™
Handwriting recognition
Instant messaging
Multimedia messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Text messaging (SMS)

Conversations
Email
Gmail™
Handwriting recognition
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Text messaging (SMS)

Design

Auto rotation
Gesture input
On-screen 12-key keyboard
On-screen QWERTY keyboard
Picture wallpaper
Touch screen
Wallpaper animation

Auto rotate
Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)
Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
Picture wallpaper
Touch screen
Wallpaper animation

Entertainment





3D games
Media browser
Motion gaming
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Sony Entertainment Network
Video streaming
YouTube™

3D games
Media browser
Motion gaming
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Sony Entertainment Network
Video streaming
YouTube™

Organiser

Airplane mode
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Contacts
Document readers
eCompass™
E-Manual
Infinite button
Notes
Tasks
Setup Wizard

Alarm clock
Airplane mode
Calculator
Calendar
Contacts
E-Manual
Infinite button
Setup Wizard

Connectivity

3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
aGPS
Bluetooth™ wireless technology
DLNA Certified®
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Native USB tethering
Media Go™
PC Companion
Synchronisation via Facebook™
Synchronisation via SyncML™
Synchronisation via Google™
Synchronisation with computer
Synchronisation via Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
USB High speed 2.0 support
USB mass storage
Wi-Fi®
Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality

3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
aGPS
Bluetooth™ wireless technology
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Native USB tethering
Synchronisation via Facebook™
Synchronisation via Google™ Sync
Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync®
USB High speed 2.0 support
USB mass storage
Wi-Fi®
Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality

Display

3.5”
320 x 480 pixels
16,777,216 colour TFT
Scratch-resistant glass

3.2”
320 x 480 pixels
262,000 colour TFT
Scratch-resistant mineral glass

Memory

Internal phone storage: 4 GB (up to 2.2 GB user-accessible memory)*
Expansion slot: microSD™, up to 32 GB

Internal phone storage: 2.9 GB (up to 2.5 GB user-accessible memory)*
Expansion slot: microSD™, up to 32 GB

Networks

UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I)
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Battery life

1500 mAh typical, 1460 mAh minium

Talk time GSM: Up to 5 hrs**
Standby time GSM: Up to 470 hrs**

Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hrs**
Standby time UMTS: Up to 545 hrs**

Music listening time: Up to 36 hrs 30 min
Video playback time: Up to 8 hrs

Battery: 1500 mAh Typical, 1460 mAh Minium

Talk time GSM: Up to 5 hrs**
Standby time GSM: Up to 470 hrs**

Talk time UMTS: Up to 4.5 hrs**
Standby time UMTS: Up to 545 hrs**

Music listening time: Up to 30 hrs
Video playback time: Up to 3 hrs

In the kit

Xperia™ miro, battery, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation.

Xperia™ tipo, battery, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation.

* Internal phone storage comprising 1GB System memory used for firmware, 766MB Phone memory for downloaded applications, and 2.2 GB Internal storage used for music, pictures, movies, and some application data

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

Sony “make.believe”, Bravia and Exmor R are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Corporation. “xLOUD” is a registered trademark or a trademark of Sony Corporation. Xperia is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Mobile Communications AB. Android™ is a trademark of Google Inc. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are property of their respective owners.

About Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia™ smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology, premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony’s world of networked entertainment experiences. For more information: www.sonymobile.com