Sony Mobile Communications unveiled the latest additions to its Xperia NXT series – next generation smartphones from Sony, the new Xperia P and Xperia U.Xperia P is still a Gingerbread Android smartphone but still housing dual-core power under the hood.Previously known as the Nyphon, the Xperia P has a 4-inch “WhiteMagic” display encased in an aluminum uni body. This new screen technology is apparently geared toward outdoor viewing, with NFC, HDMI connectivity and an 8-megapixel camera with full HD video capability. It will also be gifted with its own incoming SmartDock, which is set to arrive alongside the phone. And that’s going to be pretty soon: the P model will ship mid-Q2, but pricing remains bit dark though.Check out the specs below.Xperia P delivers outstanding screen brightness using Sony “WhiteMagic” display technology.
In addition to this Sony also uneveiled Xperia U.It’s a 3.5-inch phone offers up a Reality Display, a 1GHz dual-core processor and five megapixel camera but coming with Gingerbread for now but a planned upgrade to ICS has been announced.According to Sony, the handset should get up to six and a half hours of talk time and this phone should be out in Q2 though.Xperia U packs powerful Sony entertainment in a stylish and compact design.Check out Engadget’s hands on
Key features for Xperia P
4″ Reality Display with powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine.
WhiteMagic display technology for an ultra-bright and power efficient viewing experience.
1 GHz dual-core processor for super fast performance with 16GB flash storage.
8MP camera with unique fast capture, HD recording and Sony technology to capture 2D and 3D panoramic images.
Easy HDMI and DLNA connectivity to share content on any screen.
NFC (Near Field Communications) enabled to access a growing range of NFC applications and services as well as Xperia SmartTags.
Available in a choice of silver, black and red, all with an aluminum uni body.
Launches on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgrade to Android platform 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during the second quarter of 2012.
Key features for Xperia U
3.5″ Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine.
1 GHz dual-core processor for super fast performance.
5MP camera with unique fast capture, HD recording and Sony technology to capture 2D and 3D panoramic images.
Crisp and loud listening with xLoud and 3D surround sound audio technology.
Available in a choice of white or black, with pink and yellow exchangeable caps for the base of the smartphone in the box.
Launches on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgrade to Android platform 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during the second quarter of 2012.
