The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo was just made official not too long ago at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, and now comes a mountain of photos and a hands-on video courtesy of the folks at Engadget. The Neo sports Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, a 3.7 inch touchscreen enhanced with Mobile Bravia Engine with EXMOR R display technology, a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, and an 8.1 megapixel camera with a 2 megapixel front facing camera.
The Xperia Neo is expected to launch sometime in March with two versions, a 900/2100 HSPA and 800/1900/2100 HSPA. It will be available in dark blue, and an exclusive red on Vodafone. You can browse the official press release, spec sheet, and photo gallery below.
Press Release:
Sony Ericsson expands Xperia family with two new generation Android smartphones
XperiaTM pro combines intuitive and fast messaging with multimedia features from Sony XperiaTM neo gives consumers a new way to experience the best of Android and the best of Sony multimedia
February 13, 2011, Barcelona, Spain – Sony Ericsson today unveils the XperiaTM neo and XperiaTM pro, the newest additions to the new generation of XperiaTM smartphones. Closely following the launch of the XperiaTM arc smartphone earlier this year, these latest smartphones also
feature cutting edge technology from Sony and an exceptional multimedia experience on the latest version of the AndroidTM platform – Gingerbread.
As well as best-in-class imaging and display technology from Sony, the XperiaTM pro combines an optimised slide-out keyboard with smart functions to create a fast messaging experience. Featuring an ergonomically crafted keyboard, Sony Ericsson has focused on integrating the hardware with clever messaging functions for a perfect user experience. XperiaTM pro introduces the subtle but fast Type & Send functionality eliminating the need to open a dedicated app for each type of message, and Smart Keyboard that triggers predictive messaging actions automatically when the user slides out the keyboard.
XperiaTM pro is also the ideal business phone for AndroidTM fans coming complete with a set of professional functions such as synching email, calendar and contacts in a secure way, and the pre-loaded Office Suite Pro lets consumers view and edit office documents directly on the phone.
Steve Walker, Head of Marketing, Sony Ericsson said, “We want to be a leader in Android, and with XperiaTM neo and XperiaTM pro we are now are offering excellent, innovative Android choices for consumers. These latest devices combine stunning design with state-of-the-art Sony technology and a new faster messaging experience on the XperiaTM pro, creating an entertaining smartphone experience.”
The best of Sony technology once again features in both XperiaTM pro and XperiaTM neo. The Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine delivers exceptional visual brilliance and a crystal clear image which enhances the overall entertainment experience. Sony’s award-winning Exmor RTM for mobile sensor enables the capture of high quality, bright pictures and HD videos, even in low light. All pictures and videos can be shared on an HD TV in your living room via the built in HDMI-connector.
XperiaTM neo builds on the stunning design language that Sony Ericsson has become known for, with a unique shape that not only looks good but is ergonomically designed to fit perfectly in the user’s hand, especially when taking pictures.
Both smartphones will launch on the latest version of the AndroidTM platform providing access to GoogleTM Mobile Services and the myriad of applications available via the Android MarketTM. XperiaTM smartphones add best in class entertainment on top of smartphone fundamentals such as apps, maps, email and fast internet to create the most entertaining smartphone experience.
Sony Ericsson XperiaTM neo – Key features
Exmor RTM. 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 MarketTM GoogleTM services. At your service
The Sony Ericsson XperiaTM neo will be available in the following colours: Blue Gradient, Red and Silver.
Sony Ericsson XperiaTM 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 RTM for mobile
HDMI. Connect to an HD TV or a projector GoogleTM services and more than 100,000 apps on Android MarketTM
The Sony Ericsson XperiaTM pro will be available in the following colours: Black, Red, Silver
Sony Ericsson XperiaTM neo will be available globally in selected markets from end Q1 and Sony Ericsson XperiaTM pro from end Q2.