Sony Xperia

The Xperia brand is a product line of smartphones and tablets from Sony ( or Sony Mobile Communications after the dissolution of Sony Ericsson ).

• 2.2.1 Xperia ion
• 2.2.2 Xperia S
• 2.2.3 Xperia P
• 2.2.4 Xperia U
• 2.2.5 Xperia sola
• 2.2.6 Xperia Go
• 2.2.7 Xperia acro S
• 2.2.8 Xperia Neo L
• 2.2.9 Xperia tipo
• 2.2.10 Xperia miro
• 2.2.11 Xperia SL
• 2.2.12 Xperia J
• 2.2.13 Xperia V
• 2.2.14 Xperia T
• 2.2.15 Xperia TX
• 2.2.16 Xperia E
• 2.2.17 Xperia Z
• 2.2.18 Xperia ZL
• 2.2.19 Xperia SP
• 2.2.20 Xperia L
• 2.2.21 Xperia M
• 2.2.22 Xperia Z Ultra
• 2.2.23 Xperia Z1
• 2.2.24 Xperia Z1 Compact

• 3.1 Xperia Tablet S
• 3.2 Xperia Tablet Z

• 4.1 Xperia acro HD
• 4.2 Xperia GX
• 4.3 Xperia SX

Xperia

The Xperia product line was introduced on February 10, 2008 in Barcelona, ​​in order to meet the converging areas of use of web, multimedia and applications on rich personal mobile devices. The access to all important functions to a newly developed Sony Ericsson UI, the " Xperia panel interface" be particularly easy. With the statement of Rikko Sakaguchi ( Head of Portfolio and Propositions, Sony Ericsson ): "Our vision for the XPERIA ™ X1 is to deliver a seamless blend of mobile Web communication and multimedia entertainment within a distinctive design" ( German: "Our goal for the XPERIA ™ X1 is to deliver a seamless blend of mobile Web communication and multimedia entertainment within a distinctive design. " ) positioned Sony Ericsson's first device of the series clearly in the same segment as the Apple iPhone.

Xperia handsets

Sony Ericsson

Xperia X1

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 is the first model in the Xperia series. The device is a smartphone with a pull-out QWERTY keyboard and features a 3- inch WVGA touchscreen with a resolution of 480 × 800 pixels. The operating system is Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional is used on which the Xperia panel interface built. The X1 is the first phone from Sony Ericsson with a Windows operating system. The X1 is supposed to be one of the first mobile phones in the European market, which supports both Wi-Fi and HSDPA HSUPA also for data transmission. Other features of the product are an A- GPS receiver and a dedicated graphics chip. It is produced on behalf of Sony Ericsson HTC under the name Kovsky that has the HTC Touch Diamond and HTC Touch Pro is a hardware- very similar mobile phone on the market.

Xperia X2

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 is the second model in the Xperia series. The unit entered the successor to the X1 and is equipped with Windows Mobile 6.5. According to official information from Sony Ericsson X2 was updated shortly after the market launch with version 6.5.1 and later 6.5.3 of the Windows Mobile operating system. An upgrade to Windows Phone 7 is not possible for technical reasons. The X2 has largely in terms of the same hardware specifications as the X1 the processor, graphics card, RAM and flash memory, but also some technical improvements. These include the 8- megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash, stereo speakers and a 3.2 inch slightly larger display. The official launch was in January 2010 in the U.S., in March 2010 in France and Great Britain and end of May 2010 in the rest of Europe.

Xperia X5

The called Sony Ericsson X5 ( " X5 " or " X5i " ), also called " Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness " is the prefix in September 2009 mobile phone, which unlike other Xperia smartphones has no touch screen and also a proprietary operating system from Sony Ericsson used. It is equipped with a then novel, transparent TFT screen.

Xperia X8

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 (code named Shakira ) has EGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, Wi-Fi and A- GPS. The operating system is Android 1.6 for use ( an update to version 2.1 is possible). Sony Ericsson has announced that there will be no further software updates for the Xperia X8. It is equipped with a capacitive touchscreen and a 3.2 - Mexapixel camera with fixed focus. The processor runs at a clock frequency of 600 MHz. The mobile phone has a 3.5mm jack for connecting conventional headphones and headsets. This is an advanced connection, can be connected with a wired remote control also the headphones, but right headphones with remote control for the proprietary connections only from Sony Ericsson are available. Apps and updates to the software packages already installed may be purchased through the Android Market or transmitted as a apk file on the device and be installed. The built-in rechargeable battery allows music playback time of 23:40 h It carries the model number E15i or E15A.

Xperia X10

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 (codenamed Rachael ) is the first smartphone in the Xperia series, which is based on the mobile operating system Android. The Android operating system is equipped by the manufacturer with its own user interface, user experience platform called ( UX).

In autumn 2010 there was an update from Android 1.6 to 2.1. In early 2011 announced Sony Ericsson to provide no other versions more for the Xperia X10. However, this was withdrawn on 25 March, and Sony Ericsson announced for July / August 2011, version 2.3.3 on. On 29 July 2011, some countries were supplied with it. ( Europe, Asia, ... ), other countries are to follow until 5 August 2011. An update to Android 4.0 no longer receives the device, however.

Xperia X10 mini ( pro)

In February 2010, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini (codename Robyn ) and Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini pro was announced (codename Mimmi ). These models fall, as the name implies, very small from. The difference between mini and mini pro is that the pro version offers a full QWERTY keyboard and the battery is replaceable. The two mini - versions have a 2.55 inch small touchscreen (capacitive), a 600 MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor, a 5 MP camera and the surface already used in the "big" X10 ( UX ) and Timescape. Both smartphones come with the Android operating system in version 1.6. On 30 October 2010, an upgrade to Android 2.1 was released by Sony Ericsson.

Xperia arc

For the quad-band smartphone Xperia arc (also called Xperia X12 Anzu or ) there is Android 4.0.4 as an update (factory 2.3.2). The current firmware version is 4.1.B.0.587. It has an FM radio and supports 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi and A -GPS. A mini - HDMI port, at the upper end of the left outside of a 3.5mm jack and on the right a micro-USB is located on the top for charging the battery and for data transfers. It has a TFT LCD screen, which according to the manufacturer to represent real life by the BRAVIA Engine colors.

Xperia arc S

The Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S comes with Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread). An update to Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) is available. Except for the processor, and support for HSDPA 14.4 Mbit / s ( instead of 7.2 Mbit / s), the hardware is identical to the previous model Xperia arc.

Xperia PLAY

The Xperia Play has the peculiarity that there is a physical input surface, similar to a PlayStation controller has. So you can control specifically customized Android games. On the Xperia Play some of these games are already installed, such as FIFA 10 or The Sims 3

Xperia neo / pro

For the two quad-band smartphone is Android 2.3.4 ( delivery to the Neo: 2.3.2 / update to 4.0 is available for both) are available. The specifications are almost identical; the Xperia pro, unlike the Xperia neo full-size keyboard and is therefore larger and heavier. They support Wi -Fi, A-GPS and FM radio. Furthermore, Sony Ericsson has brought out a modified version of the Xperia Neo. This is called Xperia Neo V and differs only by a 5 - megapixel camera.

Xperia mini ( pro)

In May 2011, the Sony Ericsson Xperia mini and was announced Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro (codenamed Mango ). These models have about credit-card format, making them the " world's smallest smartphone with HD video recording " (based on the product of length × width, in June 2011). Nevertheless, the Pro version has a physical keyboard and a second camera on the front. As with the high-end smartphones Xperia Arc and Xperia Play the Mobile Bravia Engine ( picture quality) will be used. The camera of both models has a resolution of 5 megapixels. It will receive Wi -Fi, A-GPS and FM radio. Both smartphones were shipped in version 2.3.3 when sales start in the third quarter of 2011, with the Android operating system. In early November 2011, both models were updated with new firmware 4.0.2.A.0.58 on Android 2.3.4. The end of 2012 was followed by Android 4.0.4, which can only be installed via the PC Companion program. Therefore, a computer is required to perform the update.

Xperia ray

The Sony Ericsson Xperia ray appeared since September 2011 with the operating system Android 2.3.3, 4.0.4 was later re-stocked. In the fall of 2012 Sony announced to provide no other versions more for the Xperia ray.

Xperia active

This quad-band smartphone Xperia active with Android 2.3 is specifically designed for sporting use. It is certified to IP67, so it is waterproof, dustproof, and has a touch screen that can be operated even with wet fingers.

Sony

Xperia ion

The second smartphone from Sony, since the acquisition of Ericsson is the Sony Xperia ion. It was on the screen size at the time the largest smartphone from Sony and supported as a special feature of the LTE standard. It was sold in the U.S. via AT & T. For Europe, there is a variant, which is based on HSPA. The model name is " LT28h " or " LT28i "

Xperia S

The Sony Xperia S is the first smartphone from Sony Mobile Communications with multi-core processor, and also the first smartphone after the dissolution of the joint venture Sony Ericsson. In the test, the Sony Xperia S intersects both in the design, voice quality, the screen display as well as with its 12 - megapixel camera performed well. The battery life is, however, less well. The Xperia S is equipped with a micro - SIM-card slot - normal SIM cards can no longer be used. The fact that the smartphone with the Android version 2.3.7 Gingerbread since November 2011 the existing current Android OS 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS ) will be delivered instead, experts evaluated as disappointment. On June 21, 2012 Sony started with the delivery of Android 4.0.4 for the Xperia S. On 29 May 2013, the Android version 4.1 was distributed for the Sony Xperia S. Sony confirmed in various Internet portals, that the Xperia SL will not come on the market in Germany.

Xperia P

The Sony Xperia P is the second Sony smartphone in the Sony Xperia NXT series. The casing is a special feature of a piece of aluminum. It also has a new screen - matrix, which is called "White Magic". It carries the model designation " LT22i ".

Xperia U

The Sony Xperia U is the third model of the Sony Xperia NXT series. The special feature is that it can change the color of the transparent strip. It carries the model designation " ST25i " or " ST25a ". The two models differ mainly only in the use of frequency bands in UMTS-/HSPA-Bereich

Xperia sola

The Xperia sola ( " MT27i " ) is the fourth smartphone from Sony and differs significantly in design of the models of the NXT series. In addition, another display technique was used, which allows, inter alia, to elicit effects by holding his fingers close to the screen without touching it. Sony calls the "floating touch".

Xperia Go

The Xperia Go was announced on 30 May 2012. It is the Xperia sola very similar, but rounded and the other back. In addition, it is distributed by Sony Mobile as one of the " Outdoor" smartphones, like the Xperia active. Thus, it is made ​​according to IP 67. In the U.S. it is called " Xperia Advanced" The model name is " ST27i " or " ST27a ".

Xperia acro S

The Sony Xperia acro S is the already available in Japan Xperia acro HD (release March 2012) is very similar, both in design and in its dimensions. Sony marketed it as the Xperia Go, as " Outdoor" Smartphone, after which it IP55 and IP57 carries a certification to. It carries the model designation " LT26w ". It also came in the third quarter of 2012 with an installed Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) to the market.

Xperia neo L

The Xperia neo L is the successor to the Xperia neo under the brand name Sony. It appears exclusively in the Southeast Asian region and bears the designation " MT25i ".

Xperia tipo

The Sony Xperia tipo, which was published in August 2012, is a smartphone for beginners. A special feature is: There is also a dual - SIM variant under the name Xperia tipo dual.

Xperia miro

The Sony Xperia miro, bearing the model designation " ST23i " that the Xperia sola is similar in design and is being touted as so-called "fun social smartphone " by the Japanese electronics company, has a full Facebook integration and specially selected functions, a 5-megapixel camera on the back of the device and a camera on the front for video calls with. On the market, the smart phone comes probably from the third quarter of 2012.

Xperia SL

The Sony Xperia SL is a revised version of the Xperia S and Xperia S offers as opposed to only a 1.7 Ghz dual-core processor and a high-resolution screen (342 ppi). It carries the model name LT26ii. The Xperia SL will not appear according to Sony in Germany.

Xperia J

The Xperia J was introduced by Sony at IFA 2012 along with the Xperia and the Xperia T V. It has a 4- inch screen and a 5 megapixel camera. It carries the model designation " ST26i " or " ST26A ".

Xperia V

The Xperia V was also presented at the IFA 2012 by Sony. It is next to the Xperia ion, the second LTE -enabled smartphone from Sony, which is even certified to IP55/57. It carries the model number LT25i. In Japan, the Xperia V under the name " Xperia AX" in the Japanese mobile operator NTT DoCoMo is sold.

Xperia T

The Xperia T was introduced on August 29, 2012 by Sony at IFA 2012 in Berlin as the new flagship of the Xperia series. It has a 4.55 -inch LCD display with a resolution of 1280 × 720 pixels and a 13- megapixel camera. The smartphone was shipped with the operating system Android 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich ", later to version 4.1 " Jelly Bean" upgradeable. Also a variant with LTE radio technology, whose name means " Xperia TL" is displayed in the U.S., sold by AT & T,. It carries the model name LT30p or LT30at. After an appearance in the James Bond movie Skyfall the Xperia T was also offered as a " Bond Phone" with matching special edition.

Xperia TX

The Xperia TX is a modified version of the Xperia T, more precisely, the international version of the Xperia GX available in Japan. It has a 4.55 - inch screen. The special feature of the model is the replaceable battery. It carries the model number LT29i. The Xperia TX will not appear in Germany.

Xperia e

The Xperia E was officially announced on December 5, 2012. It has the same design as the Xperia J only it has a 3.5 - inch screen. There is also a dual SIM version of the Xperia E with the name Xperia E dual. The type designation is the single SIM model C1505 or C1504 and in the dual SIM variant C1605 or C1604

Xperia Z

The Xperia Z was introduced by Sony on January 8, 2013 CES. It has a 5 " inch Optifine display with full HD resolution, which black nor should display true color, supported by the Mobile Bravia Engine 2, which also comes in Xperia V for use. It has a largely symmetrical design, a 13- megapixel camera with HDR function, realized by the so-called " Exmor RS for mobile" sensor. It is also IP55, 57 and IP5X protected under from water and dust. The front and back are made of glass. There is the Xperia Z in a HSPA - and in a progressive LTE version. The model number is C6602 for the HSPA version and C6603 for the LTE version.

Xperia ZL

Along with the Xperia Z Sony announced the Xperia also to ZL. This has the same features as the Xperia Z, but it has a plastic back, no certification against water and dust and other features. In addition, the front camera is located on the lower right edge of the device. Further, it has a small strip of light can change the color as the Xperia U. It comes with Android 4.1. An update to Android 4.2 is available (as of June 23, 2013 ).

Xperia SP

On March 18, 2013 Sony has announced the Xperia SP together with the Xperia L. This is to be arranged in the upper midrange smartphone to its underside a transparent strip, which can glow color in notifications and when driven by some pre-installed applications. In addition, the SP Xperia is equipped with a frame of aluminum around the housing. Otherwise, the Xperia SP an 8- megapixel camera on Exmor RS- base, a 1.7 GHz dual - core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and a 4.6 -inch capacitive touchscreen with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels (HD). As a special feature the support of LTE ( 4G) is integrated. MHL is also available.

Xperia L

The Xperia L is another smartphone that Sony has announced on 18 March 2013. It looks similar to the Xperia Arc series, which also includes the Xperia J belongs. As this has it at the bottom of a notification LED. Otherwise, it has a 4.3 -inch display and an 8 megapixel HDR camera Exmor RS -for -mobile- base.

Xperia M

The Xperia M is a mid-range smartphone in the Xperia series from Sony. The exterior of this model is based both on the bar form of the Xperia Z as well as on the Sony - typical arc design. The model supports the wireless standard NFC. There is also a dual SIM version of the Xperia M with the name Xperia M dual.

Xperia Z Ultra

The Xperia Z Ultra (codenamed Togari ) was introduced by Sony on June 25, 2013. It has a 6.4 "screen with full HD resolution, which is to show the TRILUMINOS technique Colors Natural, supported by the X-Reality image processor for mobile. It was therefore in his time one of the largest Smartlets. The display can be any conductive object (such as a normal pencil) are served. It is also protected to IP55 and IP58 against water and dust. The front and back are made of glass. The model number is C6833 for the World variant with LTE.

Xperia Z1

The Xperia Z1 (codename Honami ) was introduced by Sony on 4 September 2013 at IFA. It has a 5 - inch screen with full HD resolution and a 20.7 megapixel camera and is protected to IP55 and IP58 and IP5X/IP8X from dust and water. The front and back are made of glass. The model number is C6903.

Xperia Z1 Compact

The Xperia Z1 Compact ( in Japan as early as the end Z1f published in December 2013 ) was introduced by Sony on January 6, 2014, on the CES in Las Vegas.

It has a 4.3-inch display with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, a 20.7 - megapixel camera with Exmor sensor, which is also in the Xperia Z1 is used in the same form. Users report a design flaw, which adversely affect the recorded images: Through a gap between the border of the camera lens and plastic back side of the phone the LED flash to shine through. This lands a gleam of light in the color of the illuminated from the bottom rear of the Z1 Compact front of the lens and then in the finished photo. This effect is mainly due to the recorded images in the dark easily recognizable.

It is just like the Xperia Z1 protected to IP55 and IP58 and IP5X/IP8X from dust and water. The front is made of glass, the back made ​​of plastics. The model number is D5503.

Xperia Tablets

In addition to smartphones sells Sony since 29 August 2012, Tablets under the brand name of " Sony Mobile ".

Xperia Tablet S

The Sony Xperia Tablet S was unveiled at the IFA 2012 in Berlin. It has a 9.4- inch HD display, a Nvidia Tegra 3 processor and an 8- megapixel camera. In addition, it is water resistant and can be used even with wet fingers. It is also PlayStation certified. As more features, it can be in a guest mode operate and offers the support of many "Sony Entertainment" services like "Music " and " Video Unlimited ".

Beginning in October 2012 it was announced that the Xperia S Tablet various series have a production error, due to the moisture from entering the unit and can affect its operational capability. Sony Japan has announced the sale of the relevant series set then. According to Sony, these are a small number of devices. Sony also offers owners of each model to a free repair.

Xperia Tablet Z

At CES 2013, Sony has unveiled the Xperia Tablet Z. It has the same " OmniBalance " design as the Xperia Z, also a 10.1 - inch Full HD screen, a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro quad-core processor with 1.5 GHz and 2 GB RAM. It is also protected under IP5X and IP55/57 against the ingress of dust and water (30 min at 1 m depth).

Japanese Xperia smartphone models

Sony also offers its Japanese customers on a variety of Japanese exclusive models. Some are marketed as international version on the other markets, some specially adapted for the Japanese market. The Japanese models have special features like cashless payment and other services. Often these models are very different model names than the global variations. These are distributed to Japanese suppliers such as NTT DoCoMo and au or offered by these.

Xperia acro HD

The Xperia acro HD is the Japanese equivalent of the Sony Xperia acro S. There are different model names with different adjustments. The device is driven by both NTT DoCoMo and au by.

Xperia GX

The Sony Xperia GX is the Japanese version of the Xperia TX. It was first announced at the "Sony product blog" on May 9, 2012.

Xperia SX

The Xperia SX ( " SO- 05D ") was also announced on 9 May 2012, together with the Xperia GX. The most striking feature is its design, which splits the phone in four blocks.