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Aug 29 2012

Fresh from #IFA2012 – introducing new Xperia™ smartphone series, and first Xperia™ tablet from Sony

August 29, 2012 - 4:59 PM
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Hey guys,

Just finishing up our press conference at the Sony IFA 2012 booth today, and we’re excited to announce new additions to the Xperia family: Xperia T, Xperia V, Xperia J and Xperia Tablet S – all packed with Sony’s best HD experiences to deliver the next step in connected entertainment.

First up, Xperia T is a new flagship Android smartphone boasting a huge 4.6″ signature Sony HD screen, 13MP camera and effortless “One-touch” NFC functionality. We’re also excited to give you a heads-up that James Bond will be sporting one on his latest outing, Skyfall… I’ll fully de-brief you on that later tonight!

Xperia V shares many of the same great features as Xperia T, but it’s also LTE enabled for lightning network performance and comes with the highest level of smartphone water resistance; up to 1m for 30 minutes!

Xperia J has eye-catching design with a large 4″ screen and comes complete with social media update illumination, for those looking for style and affordability.

Xperia T, Xperia V and Xperia J are built on the same design language first introduced by our award winning Xperia arc and Xperia arc S – combining a slim hand fitting form, with a focus on high quality displays for crystal-clear viewing.

Xperia Tablet S brings the world of Xperia to a tablet for the first time. It’s a place for your imagination to play, boasting a quad-core processor, slim aluminium body and splash-proof design, built-in universal remote capability and a wide-range of accessories including covers, docks and stands.

I’ve listed a full rundown of these products’ key specs and shipping details at the foot of this post, so check ‘em out!

These Xperia smartphones also come locked and loaded with Sony’s media applications: “WALKMAN®”, Album, Movie and Music Unlimited – these combine the best of Sony’s hallmark technologies and content to connect you a host of awesome entertainment experiences across Xperia smartphones, tablets and VAIO PCs.

We’ll take a closer look at these apps over the next few days, but word-on-the-booth is that Xperia smartphones shipping from September (until the end of the year) will come with a free 60-day Music Unlimited trial, Sony Entertainment Network’s (SEM) music cloud-streaming service that puts millions and millions of tracks at your fingertips.

What would be the point of all this great content, if you couldn’t easily share it with your nearest and dearest? Well, we’re also putting NFC technology at the heart of our content sharing proposition through “One-touch” functionality.

You can enjoy sharing music and photos instantly through an array of NFC enabled Sony devices, by simply touching one to another to establish a connection, no fumbling around required! For example, Xperia T and Xperia V users can stream music wirelessly with “One-touch” to the new Sony SRS-BTV5 NFC enabled speaker, also announced today.

For all the official information, check out our pressroom.

We’ll be getting up-close-and-personal with all of our announced products and accessories over the next few days, so keep your eyes fixed firmly on the blog :-)

Ant.

Newly announced Xperia™ series – what you need to know

 

Xperia™ T

  • 4.6” HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine for razor sharp clarity
  • 13MP fast capture camera that goes from sleep mode to snap in just over a second
  • Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities and a 720p HD front camera for the highest quality content
  • Easy connectivity with ‘One-touch’ function enabled by NFC
  • PlayStation™ Certified
  • Latest generation 1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery life, fast performance and ultra sharp graphics
  • Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Will be upgraded to Android version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) following launch. Detailed timing to follow
  • MHL connectivity for viewing content on a big screen without the need for a charger
  • Use Xperia TV Dock with MHL to HDMI converter and charging connector to enjoy photos and videos on an HDMI enabled TV
  • In some markets Xperia T will be known as Xperia TX
  • Available in Black, Silver and White colours
  • Launching globally over next few weeks

 

Xperia™ V

  • 4.3” HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for razor sharp clarity
  • 13 MP fast capture camera with full HD video recording.
  • Latest generation 1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery life, fast performance and ultra sharp graphics
  • LTE for the fastest data download speeds (in markets where technology is available)
  • Easy connectivity with One-touch ‘One-touch’ enabled by NFC
  • Clear audio+ for the highest level of sound quality
  • PlayStation™ Certified
  • Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Will be upgraded to Android version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) following launch. Detailed timing to follow
  • Highest levels of dust and water resistance in a smartphone (IP55/57+) ensure protection from the effects of immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes
  • MHL connectivity for viewing content on a big screen without the need for a charger
  • Available in Black, Pink and White colours
  • Launching globally Q4 2012

 

Xperia™ J 

  • 9.2mm slim stylish design
  • Large 4.0” FWVGA Display
  • Social media updates with illumination
  • 5MP AF camera
  • Front chat camera
  • Available in Black, Gold, White and Pink colours
  • Launching globally Q4 2012

 

Xperia™  Tablet S 

  • Slim new aluminium body and splash-proof design
  • 9.4” HD display with OptiContrast™ Panel with low-friction coating
  • NVIDIA® Tegra® 3 quad-core processor and Android 4.0.3 operating system
  • Android version 4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
  • Various experiences with original applications and Sony’s network services
  • Optimized accessories (sold separately) to enhance experiences in every scene
  • Available from the beginning of September 2012
Tags: IFA, IFA2012, product announcement, Sony, XPERIA J, xperia smartphones, XPERIA T, XPERIA TABLET S, XPERIA V
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  • From [IFA 2012] Sony Announces Its New Flagship Phone: Meet The Xperia T
    29th August 2012.
    17:16

    [...] Silver and White coloursThe Xperia T will be launching globally in the coming weeks.More info: Sony Blog Tags:ifa2012sonysony xperia txperia t Cameron Summerson Cameron is a self-made geek with an [...]

  • From [IFA 2012] Sony's Xperia V – Waterproof, LTE-Ready, Playstation Certified
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  • By Juan José Peralta
    29th August 2012.
    17:19

    Is the Xperia Tablet S Playstation Certified too?

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  • By Mohamed Habib
    29th August 2012.
    17:24

    When and where can i order in canada for the xperia tablet?

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  • From [IFA 2012] Sony Xperia Tablet S Now A Reality, Features Quad-Core Tegra 3 And Splash-Resistant Design
    29th August 2012.
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    [...] available beginning in September '12, though pricing information has yet to be announced.More info: Sony Blog Tags:ifa2012sonysony xperia tabletxperia tablet s Cameron Summerson Cameron is a self-made geek [...]

  • By Expander 2097
    29th August 2012.
    17:28

    I’m surprised these phones don’t come with Gingerbread installed. What a shock…

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  • From Glocal Store » [IFA 2012] Sony Xperia Tablet S Now A Reality, Features Quad-Core Tegra 3 And Splash-Resistant Design
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  • By aqib sayed
    29th August 2012.
    18:04

    Im in love with the new looks and new features (xperia j )
    But when can i get the xperia J in london? and where from?

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  • From Sony announces Xperia T flagship device dual-core S4, 4.6-inch HD display and 13MP Camera | AndroidSPIN
    29th August 2012.
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  • By Craig Ruger
    29th August 2012.
    20:38

    Nice work Sony – 3 more phones that look exactly like every other phone on the market. How about something unique – a successor to the mini / mini pro? There are quite a few of us that don’t want to carry around a huge phone.

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  • By Pradeep G
    30th August 2012.
    09:28

    RAM capacity of these phones, anyone?

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    30th August 2012.
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    [...] Sony has announced a handful of devices at IFA this morning and we will get all of them up for your viewing pleasure as fast as we can. First up is their new flagship device, the Xperia T. This new little guy sports a Qualcomm S4 MSM8260A at 1.5GHz with an Adreno 225 GPU. Screen size is 4.6-inches at a resolution of 720 x 1280. It will offer up 16GB internal memory with external microSD card support. Other key features include – Xperia™ T 4.6” HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine for razor sharp clarity 13MP fast cap…Sony has announced a handful of devices at IFA this morning and we will get all of them up for your viewing pleasure as fast as we can. First up is their new flagship device, the Xperia T. This new little guy sports a Qualcomm S4 MSM8260A at 1.5GHz with an Adreno 225 GPU. Screen size is 4.6-inches at a resolution of 720 x 1280. It will offer up 16GB internal memory with external microSD card support. Other key features include – Xperia™ T 4.6” HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine for razor sharp clarity 13MP fast capture camera that goes from sleep mode to snap in just over a second Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities and a 720p HD front camera for the highest quality content Easy connectivity with ‘One-touch’ function enabled by NFC PlayStation™ Certified Latest generation 1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery life, fast performance and ultra sharp graphics Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Will be upgraded to Android version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) following launch. Detailed timing to follow MHL connectivity for viewing content on a big screen without the need for a charger Use Xperia TV Dock with MHL to HDMI converter and charging connector to enjoy photos and videos on an HDMI enabled TV In some markets Xperia T will be known as Xperia TX Available in Black, Silver and White colours Launching globally over next few weeks She does look pretty good. The Xperia T is scheduled to launch globally in just a few weeks. For more information about the Xperia T, visit the Sony Blog. [...]

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  • By Bob Held
    30th August 2012.
    17:11

    Looks like no attachment point for a wrist strap …. bad news!

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  • By Bob Held
    30th August 2012.
    17:30

    Bluetooth AVRCP v1.0 – You have got to be kidding me! The standard is now at 1.4

    I want artist/track metadata displayed when I’m streaming via Bluetooth!

    I hope the white paper is wrong.

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  • By Ilamparithi Chellamuthu
    31st August 2012.
    11:51

    When Xperia J will available in India ?

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  • From Conoce la nueva Linea de Xperia | Colombia Android
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  • By Henry Tay
    31st August 2012.
    16:47

    Hello Anthony,
    Thanks for providing a platform for us to feedback on any new products from the good Great company. This time around, allow me to have my share of opinions as well:
    ——
    Xperia T, TX, V, J:
    - It gives me of an impression that Sony Mobile’s current strategy is to split the flagship features into few models, namely the Xperia T which emphasizes the current CPU in the current line of Sony phone models, Xperia V, which emphasizes the water proof & LTE speed, and Xperia TX, which is an Xperia T with a replaceable battery.
    While there’s variety of customers with different preferences, I’d prefer Sony Mobile to just release a single model, which features current CPU, water proof, and replaceable battery. And a separate similar model with LTE feature. Reason is, in a customer mind, when it comes to choices, it’s natural to only think of one single model. If it’s a current year flagship, this model will always be the immediate model when he/she does recommend among relatives and friends. Furthermore, these combination of features doesn’t drastically change the price point. Also, it has an advantage of having the internal development team to focus to work the latest version of Android OS out the soonest possible.
    Besides, I noticed there’s fragmentation in terms of latest technology among different models, e.g. Bluetooth 3.1 and 4.0, White Magic, HDR, Superior Auto etc. All these still reflects the dis-integration among your company’s internal developer.
    If you can incorporate all these fantastic technologies into a single model, and then emphasize each of them in a conference, you should be able to enjoy the sales growth as Apple inc. did before.
    - Again, I like the implementation of the docking station, however it makes me wonder why the reasons of limiting docking station features among different phone models. I do think the Xperia Ion dock is the best implementation so far, as it has a port for charging, full size USB port for peripherals, and a HDMI port for output to the big screen. That could’ve been a fantastic docking station if it was universally compatible to all Xperia phone models.
    - Keep up the good work of releasing very unique and useful apps in the Xperia lines e.g. Smart Connect, Xperia Link, Sony’s media app etc. These are useful in keeping existing older model customers happy.
    - I think it’s healthy to release flagship at the beginning of the year, then release an improved model at the end of the year, of the same flagship model that corrects all its shortcomings or complains from customers.
    - I’d like to emphasize that any new phone model should already be in retail when it was officially announced to the public the day before.
    ——
    Xperia Tablet S:
    - It’s an attractive tablet, but I was really surprised that it is not in 1080p resolution, and it lacks a USB port. Instead, a user would have to plug in an adapter (USB or HDMI), one at a time. This defies the objective of being convenient.
    - I hope Sony Mobile could release a new model to correct all its shortcomings or complains during the year.
    ——
    Thanks, I hope this message could be pass to the product team, and can be of much help.
    Regards,

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  • By Henry Tay
    31st August 2012.
    16:49

    Hi Anthony,
    I’d also like to share this from a popular blog:
    http://pocketnow.com/2012/08/30/sony-needs-more-than-a-used-alphabet-to-revive-the-xperia/
    ——
    Thanks and regards

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  • From (Update:Pricing) IFA 2012:Sony Xperia Tablet S Now An actuality, Features Quad-Core Tegra 3 And Splash-Resistant Design. | Androidjog
    31st August 2012.
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    [...] tåliga sådana. Jag tror att de är inne på rätt spår, och ser man på vad de lanserade på IFA-mässan så fortsätter de att göra sina tåliga telefoner ännu lite snyggare och ännu mer avancerade. [...]

  • From Sony Xperia J | movilbroker
    10th September 2012.
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    [...] información | Sony Esta entrada fue publicada en Android, Sony y etiquetada Sony Xperia J. Guarda el enlace [...]

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    10th September 2012.
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  • From Cel mai spectaculos telefon Sony, Xperia TX, lansat pe piata (VIDEO) | GadgetReport.ro
    9th October 2012.
    08:57

    [...] Telefonul ruleaza Android 4.0.4, ce urmeaza sa fie upgradat la 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Telefonul foloseste dock-ul Xperia TV si convertorul HDMI pentru a exporta continutul multi-media pe orice televizor Full HD. Mai multe detalii aflati de pagina Sony Mobile [...]

  • From Getting up close and personal with Xperia T, Xperia V, Xperia J and Xperia Tablet S — Sony Xperia Product Blog
    22nd October 2012.
    11:53

    [...] can find a full spec rundown here on all of the above – like what you see? What features are you looking forward to? Ant. [...]

  • From Xperia™ V’s sensor on lens touch technology — Sony Xperia Product Blog
    22nd October 2012.
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    [...] week or two ago at IFA we announced Xperia V – a smart, sleek and durable LTE smartphone featuring HD screen, HD camera and the highest [...]

  • From Xperia™ Tablet S – TV ad behind the scenes/screens — Sony Xperia Product Blog
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  • From Xperia™ T now available – gets all action TV advert! | TheSite.me
    28th October 2012.
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    [...] Back in August we announced the imminent arrival of our new global flagship smartphone, Xperia T – which as I’m sure you’ll recall provides Sony’s best HD smartphone screen, camera and One-touch functionality. And not least, the handset sported by James Bond in the upcoming movie Skyfall. Well it’s now rolling out and we’ve gone and made a Bond themed advert for it too.  [...]

  • By alexis cruz
    8th November 2012.
    14:31

    i already update my xperia ray.and my new build number is 4.0.1.C.1.31..but my android version is still ginger bread.and nothing happen after i upgrade it..i will i do to make my andriod version ics??

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  • By Gazzd12 Gazzd12
    6th December 2012.
    14:12

    Sir, When will the Xperia V launch in India!!

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