Sony Ericsson stuns with Xperia ray

Sony Ericsson Xperia ray

Sony Ericsson today announced Xperia ray – a stunning new smartphone alongside CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore. With a 3.3” screen and running the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs in a powerful 1Ghz processor, Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, a 8.1mp camera with Exmor R for mobile and HD video functionality. At only 9.4mm thin, Xperia ray incorporates market leading design for which Sony Ericsson has become known. 

To add to a full set of specifications, the phone incorporates a front facing camera and a scratch resistant screen with excellent resolution and brightness and integrated touch keys.  Sony Ericsson’s unique integration of Facebook inside Xperia  delivers a unique consumer experience for greater social interaction. In combination with the Google services, as well as access to over 200,000 Apps via the Android Market, it provides a solid and entertaining smartphone foundation.

 

Daniel Sandblom, Global Product Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson said: “We expect Xperia ray to appeal to consumers who are looking for a combination of beautiful design and a rich feature set. We are able to uniquely deliver this with a combination of premium materials and multimedia features provided by Sony.”

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia ray will be available globally in selected markets, including Japan, from Q3 2011.

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia ray at a glance.

 

Colours

Black

Gold

White

Pink

 

Facts

Operating system: Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

Size:  111 x 53 x 9.4mm

Weight: 100 grams

 

Camera

8.1mp camera

16x digital zoom

Aperture f/2.4

Auto focus

Face detection

Face recognition

Photo light

Front-facing camera (VGA)

Geo tagging

HD video recording (720p)

Image stabiliser

Scene detection

Self-timer

Send to web

Smile detection

Sony Exmor R CMOS sensor

Touch capture

Touch focus

Video light

Video recording

Video stabiliser

 

Music

Album art

Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)

Music tones (MP3/AAC)

PlayNow service

SensMe

Sony Ericsson Music Player

TrackID music recognition application

xLOUD Experience

 

Internet

Android Market

Bookmarks

Google search

Google Voice Search

NeoReader barcode scanner

Pan & zoom

Web browser (WebKit)

 

Communication

Call list

Conference calls

Facebook application

Google Talk

Noise Shield

Polyphonic ringtones

Sony Ericsson Timescape

Speakerphone

Twitter (Timescape integration)

Vibrating alert

Video chat ready

 

Messaging

Conversations

Email

Google Mail

Instant messaging

Picture messaging (MMS)

Predictive text input

Text messaging (SMS)

 

Design

Auto rotate

Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)

Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)

Picture wallpaper

Reality display with Sony Mobile

BRAVIA Engine

Touch screen

Wallpaper animation

 

Entertainment

3D games

Media browser

Motion gaming

Radio (FM radio with RDS)

Video streaming

YouTube

Organiser

Alarm clock

Calculator

Calendar

Document editors

Document readers

E-Manual

Flight mode

Google Calendar

Google Gallery 3D

Infinite button

Phone book

Setup Wizard

Widget manager

 

Connectivity

3.5 mm audio jack

aGPS

Bluetooth technology

DLNA Certified

Google Latitude

Google Maps with Street View

Media Transfer Protocol support

Micro USB support

Modem

Native USB tethering

Synchronisation via Facebook

Synchronisation via Google Sync

Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync

Synchronisation with computer

Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync

USB High speed 2.0 support

USB mass storage

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality

Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation

 

Display

Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine

16,777,216 colour TFT

Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch)

3.3 inches

854 x 480 pixels

Scratch-resistant mineral glass

 

Memory

Phone memory (user-free): Up to 300MB

Memory card support: microSD, up to 32GB

Memory card included: 4GB microSD

 

Battery life

Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 6 hrs 50 min*

Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 430 hrs*

Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs*

Standby time UMTS: Up to 440 hrs*

Music listening time: Up to 36 hrs

Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs 45 min

*According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.

 

Networks

UMTS HSPA 900, 2100

GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

UMTS HSPA 850, 1900, 2100

GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

 

In the kit

1500mAh battery,

Stereo portable handsfree

4GB microSD memory card

Charger

Micro USB cable for charging

Synchronisation and file transfer

User documentation

(LiveSound in selected markets)

 

Smart Extras appropriate for Xperia ray:

 

LiveSound: Available as part of the package with Xperia ray in selected markets, this provides consumers with the best possible audio experience combined with a stylish, tangle-free design. The headphones also allow consumers to remotely access applications from the phone through LiveKey control, which gives consumers direct access to their applications with a simple push of a button.

 

LiveDock gives consumers the ability to seamlessly integrate their Sony Ericsson smartphone into their home. By simply connecting their smartphone to the docking station, consumers will be able to easily launch applications from the Android Market and charge their phones at the same time.