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Sony bumps up the NXT Series, officially announces the Xperia P and U in Australia

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE_ Sony Mobile Communications introduces Xperia P and Xperia U - info@androidaustralia.com.au - Android Australia Mail

Sony Mobile has today officially announced two new additions their NXT Series of the Xperia line. The two culprits are the Xperia P and the Xperia U. These two phones will be joining the Xperia S and the Xperia Sola between mid-June and the 22nd of July – full release details are found below. The Xperia P will be available at Telstra, Dick Smith and Sony Retail Stores, while the Xperia U will be available at Crazy John’s and the same retail partners.

The Xperia P is for those of you looking for a mid-range phone, while the Xperia U is a really budget Xperia. The newest additions to the NXT Series feature 2011 hardware, with 2012 software. It is an interesting mix and we’ll have a full review up of these devices closer to the launch dates – stay tuned!

The Xperia U will be selling for as little as $289, making it a true budget device. This phone will surely eat into sales of other budget Android manufacturers such as Huawei. We’ll be posting again as each of these devices goes live!

 

Xperia P:

Xperia P delivers outstanding screen brightness using Sony “WhiteMagic” display

technology

Specifications:

  • 4” Reality Display with powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine.
  • 1 GHz dual-core processor
  • 16GB flash storage.
  • 8.1 MP camera with unique fast capture, HD recording and Sony technology to capture 2D and 3D panoramic images.
  • HDMI and DLNA connectivity
  • NFC (Near Field Communications) – includes Xperia SmartTags
  • Silver with aluminium unibody
  • Launches on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgrade to Android platform 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during Q2 2012

Pricing:

Telstra Dick Smith Sony Centres
Price $0 on $49 Freedom Plan $447 outright $449 outright
When 26th June 14th July mid-June

 

 

Xperia U:

Xperia U packs powerful Sony entertainment in a stylish and compact design

 Specifications:

  • 3.5” Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine
  • 1 GHz dual-core processor
  • 5MP camera with unique fast capture, HD recording and Sony technology to capture 2D and 3D panoramic images
  • xLoud and 3D surround sound audio technology
  • Black with pink case (exchangeable for other colours).
  • Launches on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgrade to Android platform 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during Q2 2012.

Pricing:

Crazy Johns Dick Smith Sony Centres
Price $0 on $15 Value Plan $289 outright $299 outright
When July 22nd July Mid-June
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