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Sony Ericsson launches two Xperia Minis

by Scott Bicheno on 6 May 2011, 12:53

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Mini series

Sony Ericsson unveiled a refresh of the Xperia X10 Mini and Mini Pro that were launched at MWC 2010. Rather confusingly, all SE has done is drop the X10 from the branding of what look like quite similar handsets.

Once more we have a relatively small phone with a three in screen, and the difference between the Mini and the Mini Pro is a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The main upgrades seem to be a move to a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon, having had a 600 MHz chip previously, and the installation of Android 2.3, as opposed to the version 1.6 the older phones were stuck with.

"We wanted to provide consumers even greater choice across the Xperi range, while building on the success of the original mini series," said Steve Walker, head of marketing at Sony Ericsson. "These turbo-charged smartphones now contain even more power, enhanced functionality, a larger screen and premium features unique to Sony Ericsson."

That's about it really. Some features SE was keen to highlight were the ‘reality display, which claims to provide a superior experience, 720p video recording, and ‘Facebook inside Xperia' integration with the social networking site. Here are the full specs and some piccies.

 

 

 

 

Sony Ericsson XperiaTM mini

Sony Ericsson XperiaTM mini pro

Colours

Black, white, dark pink* and blue*
*Available in bundling propositions

Black, white, pink*, turquoise*
*Available in bundling propositions

Facts

Operating system: GoogleTM Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm SnapdragonTM

Size: 88 x 52 x 16mm
Weight: 94g

Operating system: GoogleTM Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm SnapdragonTM

Size: 92 x 53 x 18mm
Weight: 136g

Camera

5 megapixel camera
8x digital zoom
Auto focus
Face detection
Face recognition
Flash / LED
Geo tagging
HD video recording (720p)
Image stabiliser
Red-eye reduction
Scene detection
Self-timer
Send to web
Smile detection
Touch capture
Touch focus
Video light
Video recording
Video stabiliser

5 megapixel camera
8x digital zoom
Auto focus
Face detection
Face recognition
Flash / LED
Front-facing camera (VGA)
Geo tagging
HD video recording (720p)
Scene detection
Self-timer
Send to web
Smile detection
Smile ShutterTM
Touch capture
Touch focus
Video light
Video recording
Video stabiliser

Music

Album art
BluetoothTM stereo (A2DP)
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNowTM service
Sony Ericsson Music Player
TrackIDTM music recognition application
xLOUDTM Experience

Album art
BluetoothTM stereo (A2DP)
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNowTM service
Sony Ericsson Music Player
TrackIDTM music recognition application
xLOUDTM Experience

Internet

Android MarketTM
Bookmarks
GoogleTM search
Google Voice Search
NeoReaderTM barcode scanner
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)

Android MarketTM
Bookmarks
GoogleTM search
Google VoiceTM Search
NeoReaderTM barcode scanner
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)

Communication

Call list
Conference calls
FacebookTM application
Google TalkTM
Noise Shield
Polyphonic ringtones
Sony Ericsson TimescapeTM
Speakerphone
TwitterTM (TimescapeTM integration)
Vibrating alert

Call list
Conference calls
FacebookTM application
Google TalkTM
Polyphonic ringtones
SkypeTM
Sony Ericsson TimescapeTM
Speakerphone
TwitterTM (TimescapeTM integration)
Vibrating alert
Video chat ready

Messaging

Conversations
Email
Google MailTM
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)

Conversations
Email
Google MailTM
Handwriting recognition
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Sound recorder
Text messaging (SMS)
Type & Send widget

Design

Auto rotate
Four corner home screen
Keyboard (onscreen, 12 key)
Keyboard (onscreen, QWERTY)
Picture wallpaper
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
Touchscreen
Live wallpaper

Auto rotate
Four corner home screen
Keyboard (onscreen, 12 key)
Keyboard (QWERTY)
Keyboard (onscreen, QWERTY)
Picture wallpaper
Reality Display with Sony Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
Smart Keyboard
Touchscreen
Live wallpaper

Entertainment

3D games
Media browser
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Video streaming
YouTubeTM

3D games
Media browser
Radio (FM radio with RDS)
Video streaming
YouTubeTM

Organiser

Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document readers
E-Manual
Flight mode
Google CalendarTM
Google Gallery 3DTM
Infinite button
Phone book
Setup Wizard
Widget manager

Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document readers
E-Manual
Flight mode
Google CalendarTM
Google GalleryTM 3D
Infinite button
Phone book
Setup Wizard
Widget manager

Connectivity

3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
BluetoothTM technology
DLNA CertifiedTM
Google LatitudeTM
Google MapsTM with Street View
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Synchronisation via FacebookTM
Synchronisation via GoogleTM Sync
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
Synchronisation: Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® via Moxier Client
Synchronisation: Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
Wi-FiTM
WisepilotTM turn-by-turn navigation

3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
BluetoothTM technology
DLNA CertifiedTM
Google LatitudeTM
Google MapsTM with Street View
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Synchronisation via FacebookTM
Synchronisation via GoogleTM Sync
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
Synchronisation: Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® via Moxier Client
Synchronisation: Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
Wi-FiTM
WisepilotTM turn-by-turn navigation

Display

Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch)
3 inches
320 x 480 pixels
Scratch-resistant mineral glass

Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch)
3 inches
320 x 480 pixels
Scratch-resistant mineral glass

Memory

Phone memory (user-free): up to 320MB
Memory card support: microSDTM, up to 32GB
Memory card included: 2GB microSDTM

Phone memory (user-free): up to 320MB
Memory card support: microSDTM, up to 32GB
Memory card included: 2GB microSDTM

Battery life

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 4 hrs 30 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 340 hrs*

Talk time UMTS: Up to 4 hrs 30 min*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 320 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 25 hrs*
Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs*

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 5 hrs 40 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 331 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs 25 min*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 340 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 29 hrs*
Video playback time: Up to 5 hrs 45 min*

 

Networks

UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

UMTS HSPA 850, 1900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

UMTS HSPA 850, 1900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

Accessories

XperiaTM mini, 1200mAh removable battery, stereo portable handsfree, 2GB microSDTM memory card, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation

XperiaTM mini pro, 1200mAh exchangeable battery, stereo portable handsfree, 2GB microSDTM memory card, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation

 

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Posted by razer121 - Fri 06 May 2011 13:14
So why dont i get Android 2.3! takes the mick really doesn't it.
Posted by Rabs - Fri 06 May 2011 21:30
The X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro eventually got an update to Android 2.1 so they weren't quite stuck on Android 1.6.
Posted by cptwhite_uk - Sat 07 May 2011 09:45
You failed to mention the screen resolution has gone from 320x240 to 480x320 (i.e. doubled)

So the highlights are:

Gingerbread OS
Faster processor (600Mhz to 1Ghz)
Bigger screen (2.55“ to 3”)
Double the screen res (so much higher pixel density)
Same ultra small form factor

Seems like a decent upgrade if you ask me.
Posted by 3dcandy - Mon 09 May 2011 09:40
Shame that SE phones never seem that interesting, or is that me?
Posted by jimbouk - Tue 10 May 2011 07:23
Hardware seems good, probably keenly priced, but I would not risk another SE phone due to the software. Latest upgrade on my X10 mini has caused it to restart or not charge every other day.