Sony Ericsson has introduced its latest Xperia phones, the Xperia neo and Xperia pro smartphones which follow the Xperia arc smartphone which was announced earlier this year. Both of these new multimedia mobile devices are running the Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, and the phones are very similar, but the Xperia pro smartphone adds a slide-out keyboard with smart functions for easy messaging. According to Sony, this model offers Type & Send functionality, which eliminates the need to open a dedicated app for each type of message, and Smart Keyboard that triggers predictive messaging actions automatically when you slide out the keyboard. Xperia pro comes pre-loaded with Office Suite Pro for viewing and editing office documents directly on the phone.



The Xperia neo lacks a physical keyboard, for those who prefer to use touchscreen virtual keyboards. Both smartphones include the Adobe Flash Player and feature a 3.7 inches 854 x 480 pixels Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, and Sony’s Exmor R for mobile sensor for capturing of high quality pictures and HD videos even in low light. A built in HDMI-connector on these Xperia phones allows you to view photos and videos on your HD TV.

Available in Blue Gradient, Red and Silver, the Sony Ericsson Xperia neo will go on sale globally in selected markets at the end of Q1 2011, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia pro will be available in Black, Red, Silver colors at the end of Q2. Pricing was not announced.
Full specs and details below:




Sony Ericsson Xperia neo – Key features
- Exmor R™. Great stills and videos even in low light
- Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
- Built-in HDMI. Your stills and videos on HD TV
- More than 100,000 apps on Android Market
- Google™ services. At your service



Sony Ericsson Xperia pro – Key features
- Touch phone with perfect slide-out keyboard and smart functions for fast messaging
- Synch your email and edit office documents on the go
- Sony Mobile BRAVIA® Engine and Exmor R™ for mobile
- HDMI. Connect to an HD TV or a projector
- Google™ services and more than 100,000 apps on Android Market™


Sony Ericsson Xperia neo and Sony Ericsson Xperia pro specs and details:


Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ pro
Screen
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen
3.7 inches
854  x 480pixels (FWVGA)
Scratch-resistant
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen
3.7 inches
854 x 480 pixels (FWVGA)
Scratch-resistant
Music


Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™ service*
TrackID™ music recognition application*
Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™ service *
TrackID™ music recognition application*
Web
Android Market™*
Bookmarks
Google™ search*
Google Voice™ Search*
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)
Android Market™ *
Bookmarks
Google™ search*
Google Voice Search*
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)
Communication
Call list
Conference calls
Facebook™ application
Google Talk™*
Noise Shield
Polyphonic ringtones
Sony Ericsson Timescape™
Speakerphone
Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)
Vibrating alert
Call list
Conference calls
Facebook™ application
Google Talk™*
Noise Shield
Polyphonic ringtones
Sony Ericsson Timescape™
Speakerphone
Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)
Vibrating alert
Messaging
Conversations
Email
Google Mail™*
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Text messaging (SMS)
Conversations
Email
Google Mail™*
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Smart Keyboard
Text messaging (SMS)
Type & Send widget
Design
Auto rotate
Keyboard (onscreen)
Picture wallpaper
Touchscreen
Wallpaper animation
Auto rotate
Keyboard (onscreen)
Picture wallpaper
Slide-out keyboard
Touchscreen
Wallpaper animation
Entertainment


3D games
Motion gaming
Radio (FM)
Video streaming
Video viewing
YouTube™ *
3D games
Motion gaming
Radio (FM)
Video streaming
Video viewing
YouTube™ *
Organiser
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document readers
Flight mode
Google Calendar™*
Infinite button
Phone book
Set-up Wizard
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document editors
Document readers
Flight mode
Google Calendar™*
Infinite button
Phone book
Set-up Wizard
Connectivity
3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth™ technology
DLNA
Google Latitude™*
Google Maps™ with Street View*
HDMI support
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB connector
Modem
Synchronisation via Facebook™
Synchronisation via Google Sync*
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson SyncSynchronisation: Exchange ActiveSync®
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
Wi-Fi™
3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth™ technology
DLNA
Google Latitude™*
Google Maps™ with Street View*
HDMI support
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Synchronisation via Facebook™
Synchronisation via Google™ Sync*
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
Synchronisation: Exchange ActiveSync®
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
Wi-Fi™
Google™ services*






* These services may not be available in every market
Android Market™ Client
Gmail™
Google Calendar™
Google Gallery 3D™
Google Latitude™
Google Maps™ with Street View
Google Media Uploader
Google Music Player™
Google Search widget
Google Sync™
Google Talk™
Google Voice Search
Set-up Wizard
YouTube™
Android Market™ Client
Gmail™
Google Calendar™
Google Gallery 3D™
Google Latitude™
Google Maps™ with Street View
Google Media Uploader
Google Music Player™
Google Search widget
Google Sync™
Google Talk™
Google Voice Search
Set-up Wizard
YouTube™
Accessories
In-Box:
Xperia™ neoBatteryStereo portable handsfree8GB microSD™ memory cardChargerMicro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transferUser documentation
In-Box:
Xperia™ proBatteryStereo portable handsfree8GB microSD™ memory cardChargerMicro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transferUser documentation
Facts 1)2)
Size: 116 x 57 x 13 mm
Weight: 126 grams
Phone memory: Up to 320 MB
Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32 GB
Memory card included: 8GB microSD™
Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM8255
Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 6 hrs 55 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 430 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 400 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 31 hrs*
Video playback time: Up to 7 hrs 25 min*
*According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.
Size: 120 x 57 x 13.5 mm
Weight: 140 grams
Phone memory: Up to 320MB
Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32GB
Memory card included: 8GB microSD™
Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM8255
Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 6 hrs 55 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 430 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 400 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 31 hrs*
Video playback time: Up to 7 hrs 25 min*
*According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.
Availability and versions
Networks
UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 800, 1900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Networks
UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 800, 1900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Colour
Blue Gradient
Red
Silver
Black
Silver
Red

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