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Sony-Ericsson outs Xperia Play, Pro & Neo

Abe Olandres Editor-in-chief February 14, 2011 · 2 min read

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Sony-Ericsson announced three new handsets in its Xperia line-up which includes the Xperia Neo, Xperia Pro and the gaming phone, Xperia Play.

Sony-Ericsson Xperia Play
1GHz Scorpion (Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon) processor
Adreno 205 GPU
4.0″ display @ 480 x 854 pixels
Touch sensitive gaming controls
PS-like gaming buttons
Multi-touch input method
400MB RAM
up to 32GB via microSD, 8GB included
HSDPA/HSUPA
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 2.1
GPS w/ aGPS support
5MP autofocus camera w/ LED flash
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Li-Ion 1500mAh battery

Sony-Ericsson Xperia Neo
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1GHz processor
3.7″ display @ 480 x 854 pixels
Multi-touch input method
Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
320MB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD (8GB included)
HSDPA/HSUPA
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth 2.1
GPS w/ aGPS support
8MP autofocus camera w/ LED flash
720p HD video recording @ 30fps
FM Radio Tuner
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Li-Ion 1500mAh battery

Sony-Ericsson Xperia Pro
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon 1GHz processor
3.7″ display @ 480 x 854 pixels
Full QWERTY keyboard
Multi-touch input method
Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
320MB internal storage
up to 32GB via microSD (8GB included)
HSDPA/HSUPA
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA
Bluetooth 2.1
GPS w/ aGPS support
8MP autofocus camera w/ LED flash
720p HD video recording @ 30fps
FM Radio Tuner
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Li-Ion 1500mAh battery

The Xperia Neo and the Xperia Pro are almost identical in specs, except for the latter’s sliding full qwerty keyboard. These handsets will complement the flagship Sony-Ericsson Xperia Arc which was revealed earlier. No pricing information or release dates were revealed but I’m hoping SE’s local PR might give us some more details soon.

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70 Comments

ysucit · 15 years ago

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We need official distribution and support for MT15a/i

misty · 15 years ago

SE Xperia Neo and Xperio Ray are already under 20k. Check http://www.widgetcity.com.ph

blazetrigx · 15 years ago

@vinz/@Eleniel – you can get a xperia neo for only 14500 PHP! Although it doesn’t come with the official Sony Ericsson warranty. Either way the service center of Sony Ericsson here cant fix any high-end phone anyway since their technician isnt fully trained. I’ve already try to have my K810 fix about a few years ago and they just thrashed my phone! Anyways, check out this site that sells more than SE phones! http://www.kimstore.multiply.com

ralph · 15 years ago

when will xperia mini will be release here?

von · 15 years ago

They can’t update X10 that fast bec. of how much they’ve changed its Android! Its not like X10 UI looks like every other Android device duuuuh.

And I really want the Neo which I hope wouldn’t be priced that high considering its not a flagship phone.

WTF SE · 15 years ago

I just called the corporate contact number of SE Xperia PH today, and they told me that the Xperia Pro will be released Q4 of this year in the PH. WTF?! I also asked him about the new Xperia Mini Series, and he said that it will be released on the same said time frame… WTF?!

Call them now if you want to verify here

Philippines
+63 2 7891860
+63 2 7891860 (Xperiaâ„¢)

http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/corporate/common/contact/phonelist#Asia-Pacific

FFFFFFFFFFFFFUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUU! WTF SE and here i thought that you had came back from the dead, FFFFUUUU.

About that time 1Ghz Android will be so cheap because of the domination of the dual core phones.

mike · 15 years ago

Any Updates on the release date of Xperia Play? Ive been using my chery mobile as a replacement for my p990i because Im still waiting for this phone!

vinz · 15 years ago

@Eleniel – maybe around 30-34k on neo..bought my X10 around 32k when it was first launched..with great specs on neo, expect a much higher retail price..hehe

Eleniel · 15 years ago

I think the price of Xperia Neo is around 20-24k?

Not quite sure. That’s just rough estimates, knowing SE. :P

I just hope it gets cheaper fast. I really want Neo

miggy · 15 years ago

Guys Anyone knows the price of this unit in the philippines

JHammy · 15 years ago

I think Sony Ericsson get it right this time with by releasing recent Android os. Hope the price wasn’t in the tradition of how Sony Ericsson (high)do it.

john · 15 years ago

@tantra2gadget

anong laggy? yung xperia x10? di yun laggy, have you tried one? it is one of the most stable android phone sa ngayon..

laggy? baka kasi android, lahat nman ng android laggy. LOL

Spica · 15 years ago

@lolipown
@Paul

Sakit din yan ng Samsung.
That’s why I’m not buying from either again. Ang tatamad mag-update.

Neio · 15 years ago

sana my external battery yung xperia play..pra matagal laru.in

Gams · 15 years ago

Wow!

Dan · 15 years ago

I’m keeping an eagle eye on that Neo.

Earl · 15 years ago

If the concern is gaming, I rather wait for the so called “NGP” or PSP2 then get a galaxy s2 for a phone rather than get the SE xperia play, But if you want flexibility like gaming and phone in one pop this is the gadget for you

Harley · 15 years ago

super nice!

Marck · 15 years ago

Xperia Play resembles PSP Go. Magkatulad din kaya ng interface? Okay kaya ang graphics? Hmmmm…..

just21 · 15 years ago

Expect a high price !

GUMZ · 15 years ago

Playing + wifi/3g

how about the battery life?

nene · 15 years ago

very nice gadgets – I want to have this gadget soon

lolipown · 15 years ago

@Paul
Tinatamaan ang Samsung :)

Paul · 15 years ago

No wonder they dont want to upgrade the X10 family to 2.2
They are releasing new phones…oh for sure this phones will get stuck at a certain Android version because that is the trademark of SE.

Keep a certain model stuck at a certain OS so that people will buy the newer models with newer OS

Nice phones but i better look at the other brands who keep the customers really happy. Imagine SE saying that 2.1 is better than 2.2 LOL

pintech · 15 years ago

xperia neo is awesome! thumbs up to s.e!

Messie · 15 years ago

Xperia Play is awesome, but I will definitely not pay more than the price of a PSP GO (13k today) and a mid-high range phone (Let’s Say 20k). Thus, this should not be priced higher than 33k.

ber · 15 years ago

Sony-Ericsson Xperia Play is the first PlayStation certified device,” said Kazuuo Hirai, president of Sony Corp.’s networked products and services group.

Nice one sony!, now we can play the contents of playstation gaming console thur this device…

http://newsinfo.inquirer.net/breakingnews/infotech/view/20110214-320307/Sony-Ericsson-unveils-first-PlayStation-smartphone

lolipown · 15 years ago

@Jhay
They’re currently well known for one more thing, and that’s NOT updating their Android line. Poor X10.

Before anyone cuts in, yes a Froyo and Gingerbread rom is available but it’s still not a good sign for Sony to simply drop updates in their priority list.

Jhay · 15 years ago

You got to hand it to SE. Stylish and feature-packed phones.

Then again their handsets are known to burn a hole through one’s wallet. T_T

tantra2gadget · 15 years ago

SE are company that always gives us high price of their products sana this time d naman masyado masakit sa bulsa,ganda ng xperia play i hope na hindi siya laggy like how their past SE phones perform