Introducing Xperia go and Xperia acro S - two new stylish, durable and water resistant smartphones from Sony
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
* Stylish, sleek and durable smartphones made to resist life's challenges
without compromising on design or functionality
* Easy connectivity and premium entertainment from Sony Entertainment Network
anywhere, anytime
* Reality Display for razor sharp clarity and fast capture camera to go from
sleep to snap in just over a second
30 May, London, United Kingdom - Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile")
today announced two new Xperia(TM) smartphones for consumers looking for premium
specifications and beautiful design with extra durability and water resistance.
Xperia go and Xperia acro S 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 giving access to
Hollywood blockbusters, TV series and millions 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(TM) Certified
* Full 1080p HD video recording and 720p HD front camera
* Scratch resistant mineral glass display with wet finger tracking
* IP55and IP57Ratings 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
*IP67 Rating = Protected against dust and the effects of immersion between 15 cm
and 1 m for 30 minutes
IP55 Rating = Protected against dust-limited to ingress (no harmful deposits)
and water projected by a nozzle (6.3mm) against enclosure from any direction
shall have no harmful effects
IP57 Rating = Protected against dust-limited to ingress (no harmful deposits)
and the effects of immersion between 15 cm and 1 m for 30 minutes
** Japanese research conducted by Mobile Marketing Data Labo (October 2011)
*** 33% stated durability as the most important feature when choosing a
smartphone - based on a survey of 1,477 Facebook users through the global Sony
Mobile Facebook fan page as of Friday 25 May 2012
**** According to data from ITmedia, Xperia acro HD (for NTT docomo) was the
biggest seller across all smartphones for ten weeks between March and May 2012
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|All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be available in every market. |
+-------------+---------------------------------+------------------------------+
| |Xperia go |Xperia acro S |
+-------------+---------------------------------+------------------------------+
|Colours |Black |Black |
| |White |White |
| |Yellow |Pink |
+-------------+---------------------------------+------------------------------+
|Facts |Size: 111 x 60.3 x 9.8 mm |Size: 126 x 66 x 11.9 mm |
| |Weight: 110 grams |Weight: 147 grams |
+-------------+---------------------------------+------------------------------+
|Camera |3D Sweep panorama(TM) |3D Sweep Panorama(TM) |
| |5 megapixel camera |12.1 megapixel camera |
| |16x digital zoom |16x digital zoom |
| |16x video zoom |Auto focus |
| |Auto focus |Aperture f/2.4 |
| |Face detection |Exposure value |
| |Flash / Photo flash |Face detection |
| |Flash / Photo light |Front-facing camera (1.3 MP) |
| |Flash / LED |Geotagging |
| |Geotagging |HD video recording (1080p) |
| |HD video recording (720p) |Image stabiliser |
| |Red-eye reduction |Flash/Pulsed LED |
| |Self-timer |Red-eye reduction |
| |Send to web |Send to web |
| |Smile detection |Self-timer |
| |Sweep Multi Angle |Smile detection(TM) |
| |Sweep Panorama |Sony Exmor R(TM) for mobile |
| |Touch capture |image sensor |
| |Touch focus |Touch capture |
| |Video light |Touch focus |
| |Video recording |Video light |
| |Video stabiliser |Video recording |
| | |Video stabiliser |
| | |White balance |
+-------------+---------------------------------+------------------------------+
|Music |3D surround sound |Album art |
| |Album art |Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP) |
| |Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP) |Music tones (MP3/AAC) |
| |Clear bass |PlayNow(TM) service |
| |Clear stereo |Walkman Player |
| |Music Player |TrackID(TM) music recognition |
| |PlayNow(TM) service |xLoud(TM) Experience |
| |SensMe(TM) | |
| |TrackID(TM) music recognition | |
| |xLoud(TM) Experience | |
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|Internet |Google Play(TM) |Bookmarks |
| |Bookmarks |Google Maps(TM) for Mobile |
| |Google(TM) search |with Google Latitude(TM) and |
| |Google Voice(TM) Search |Street View |
| |Google Maps(TM) for Mobile with |Google Play(TM) |
| |Street view and Latitude(TM) |Google(TM) search |
| |NeoReader(TM) barcode scanner |Google Voice(TM) Search |
| |Pan & Zoom |Pan & zoom |
| |Web browser (WebKit(TM)) |Web browser (WebKit(TM)) |
| | | |
+-------------+---------------------------------+------------------------------+
|Communication|Call list |Call list |
| |Conference calls |Google Talk2(TM) application |
| |Facebook(TM) application |Facebook(TM) application |
| |Facebook inside Xperia(TM) |Noise Suppression |
| |Google Talk(TM) application |Polyphonic ringtones |
| |Noise suppression |SIP |
| |Skype(TM) |Xperia(TM) Timescape(TM) |
| |Speakerphone |Speakerphone |
| |Twitter(TM) (with Timescape(TM) |Twitter(TM) (Timescape(TM) |
| |integration) |integration)* |
| |Xperia(TM) Timescape(TM) |Vibrating alert |
| | | |
+-------------+---------------------------------+------------------------------+
|Messaging |Conversations |Conversations |
| |Email |Email |
| |Google Mail(TM) |Gmail(TM) |
| |Handwriting recognition |Instant messaging |
| |Instant messaging |Predictive text input |
| |Multimedia messaging (MMS) |Sound recorder |
| |Predictive text input |Text messaging (SMS) |
| |Sound recorder | |
| |Text messaging (SMS) | |
| |Type & Send widget | |
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|Design |Auto rotation |Auto rotate |
| |Fast Capture |Gesture input |
| |Gesture input |Gyroscope |
| |Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key) |Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY) |
| |Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY) |On-screen 12-key keyboard |
| |Live Wallpaper |HD Reality Display with Sony |
| |Picture wallpaper |Mobile BRAVIA® Engine |
| |Reality Display with Mobile |Screenshot capturing |
| |BRAVIA® Engine |Touch screen |
| |Screenshot capturing |Dustproof (IP5X) and Water |
| |Touch screen |resistant (IPX5/7) |
| |Voice input |Wallpaper |
| |Wet finger tracking |Wet finger tracking |
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|Entertainment|FigureRunning(TM) |3D games |
| |miCoach(TM) app |Media browser |
| |Media browser |Motion gaming |
| |Motion gaming |PlayStation® Certified |
| |Radio (FM radio with RDS) |Radio (FM radio with RDS) |
| |Sony Entertainment Network |Sony Entertainment Network |
| |Video streaming |TV launcher |
| |Video viewing |Video streaming |
| |Walk Mate |YouTube(TM) |
| |YouTube(TM) | |
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|Organiser |3D Album |Alarm clock |
| |3D Gallery |Airplane mode |
| |Airplane mode |Calculator |
| |Alarm clock |Contacts |
| |Calculator |Document readers |
| |Calendar |eCompass(TM) |
| |Contacts |Infinite button |
| |Document readers |OfficeSuite Pro |
| |E-Manual |Setup guide |
| |Infinite button |Widget manager |
| |OfficeSuite Pro | |
| |Setup guide | |
| |Stopwatch | |
| |Timer | |
| |Torch functionality | |
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|Connectivity |3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA) |3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA) |
| |50GB free cloud storage (BOX |aGPS |
| |offer, to 31 December 2012) |Bluetooth(TM) wireless |
| |aGPS |technology |
| |Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology|DLNA Certified® |
| |DLNA Certified® |GLONASS |
| |Media Go(TM) |HDMI support |
| |Media Transfer Protocol support |Media Transfer Protocol |
| |Micro USB support |support |
| |Modem |Micro USB support |
| |Native USB tethering |Native USB tethering |
| |PC Companion |NFC* |
| |Synchronisation via Facebook(TM) |PC Companion |
| |Synchronisation via Google(TM) |Synchronisation via Microsoft®|
| |Synchronisation with computer |Exchange ActiveSync® |
| |Synchronisation via Microsoft® |USB mass storage |
| |Exchange ActiveSync® |USB High speed 2.0 support |
| |USB High speed 2.0 support |Wi-Fi® |
| |USB mass storage |Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality |
| |USB Host | |
| |Wi-Fi® | |
| |Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality | |
| |Wisepilot(TM) turn-by-turn | |
| |navigation | |
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|Display |3.5" Reality Display with Mobile |4.3" 720p HD Reality Display |
| |BRAVIA® Engine |with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine |
| |480 x 320 pixels |1280 x 720 pixels |
| |16,777,216 colour TFT |16,777,216 colour TFT |
| |Scratch-resistant mineral glass |Shatter proof sheet on |
| | |scratch-resistant glass |
+-------------+---------------------------------+------------------------------+
|Memory |Internal phone storage: 8 GB (up |Internal phone storage: 16 GB |
| |to 4 GB user-accessible memory) |(up to 11 GB user-accessible |
| |RAM 512 MB |memory) |
| |Expansion slot: microSD(TM), up |RAM 1 GB |
| |to 32 GB |Expansion slot microSD(TM) |
| | |card, up to 32 GB |
+-------------+---------------------------------+------------------------------+
|Networks |UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), 1900 |HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 900 (Band |
| |(Band II), 2100 (Band I) |VIII), 1900 (Band II) and |
| |GSM GPRS/EDGE |2100 (Band I) |
| |850, 900, 1800, 1900 |GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| | | |
| |UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 | |
| |(Band I) | |
| |GSM GPRS/EDGE | |
| |850, 900, 1800, 1900 | |
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|Battery life |Battery: Built in. 1305 mAh |Embedded battery: 1910 mAh |
| |typical, 1265 mAh minium |typical, 1840 mAh minimum |
| | | |
| |Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hrs 30 |Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hrs 40 |
| |min** |min* |
| |Standby time GSM: Up to 520 hrs**|Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to |
| | |290 hrs* |
| |Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs 30 | |
| |min** |Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs |
| |Standby time UMTS: Up to 460 |10 min* |
| |hrs** |Standby time UMTS: Up to 310 |
| | |hrs* |
| |Music listening time: Up to 45 | |
| |hrs |Music listening time: Up to |
| |Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs |23 hrs* |
| | |Video playback time: Up to 6 |
| |*Values are according to GSM |hrs 30 min* |
| |Association Battery Life | |
| |Measurement Technique. Battery |*Values are according to GSM |
| |performance may vary depending on|Association Battery Life |
| |network conditions and |Measurement Technique. Battery|
| |configurations, and phone usage. |performance may vary depending|
| | |on network conditions and |
| | |configurations, and phone |
| | |usage. |
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|In the kit |Xperia go, embedded battery, |Xperia acro S, built-in |
| |stereo headset, charger, micro |battery, stereo portable |
| |USB cable for charging, |handsfree, charger, micro USB |
| |synchronisation and file |cable for charging, |
| |transfer, and user documentation.|synchronisation and file |
| | |transfer, and user |
| | |documentation. |
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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(TM) 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
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