Sony Mobile Adds Two New Xperia Smartphones to its Spring Line up, Bringing Best of Sony Experiences to a Broader Device Range

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LONDON, Mar. 18, /PRN=KYODO JBN/ --

    - Two new models added to the Xperia(TM) range of premium smartphones with

Xperia(TM) SP and Xperia(TM) L offering unique Sony features at new price points

    - Xperia SP offers a high quality HD experience, LTE 4G and easy

connectivity with One-touch function in a beautiful cutting-edge design

    - Xperia L provides a stylish design with best in class Sony camera

experience for perfect pictures and videos every time

    Sony Mobile Communications ("Sony Mobile") today announced two new Xperia

smartphone

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/xperia?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperia

] models to join its 2013 line up - the Xperia SP and Xperia L. The Xperia SP

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-sp?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperiasp

] delivers 4G LTE performance and an exceptional viewing experience, with a

razor sharp HD screen housed in a beautiful design. The Xperia L

http://www.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/phones/xperia-l?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperial

] provides class leading camera technology with HDR for both photos and videos

complemented by a high quality screen.

    Both the Xperia SP and Xperia L offer the best of Sony with stunning

premium designs and a range of technologies including a high quality screen for

the ultimate viewing experience; the latest camera features for impressive

pictures and videos; NFC connectivity for One-touch function; Battery STAMINA

Mode for extended battery life; and Sony's signature media apps for enjoying

photos, music, movies and games on the go.

    "Xperia SP and Xperia L are ideally suited for those seeking stylish

class-leading smartphones that don't compromise on features," said Calum

MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. "Both

of our new models benefit from Sony's proven innovation and engineering

expertise - whether you want to enjoy premium HD quality entertainment over 4G

LTE on our mid-range Xperia SP or capture every moment in perfect detail with

our more affordable Xperia L."

    Xperia SP - High Definition brilliance in a premium design

    The Xperia SP utilises expertise from Sony's BRAVIA(R) TV engineers to

create its stunning 4.6" HD Reality Display for razor sharp pictures and

superior brightness. The latest Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine 2 delivers an even

better viewing experience by analysing your content type and adjusting the

image automatically, making it one of the most intelligent smartphone screens

around. The engine will make the adjustment by adding new real-time contrast

optimisation to the sharpness enhancement, high-quality colour management and

noise reduction.

    As well as delivering brilliant experiences, the Xperia SP looks beautiful

too with a precision-crafted co-moulded aluminium frame, for a seamless look

that is both sleek and solid. Adding to the unique design innovation is the

colour-changing 'transparent element' with customisable illuminations which you

can personalise to alert you of incoming calls and text messages. And you can

even set the illuminations to pulse to the beat of your favourite music.

    Key features for Xperia SP

    - Precision crafted co-moulded aluminium frame

    - Super-bright 4.6" 720p HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine 2

    - One-touch functions with NFC to display content on your TV or to share

      music and photos between devices

    - 4G LTE for superfast entertainment and browsing

    - Unique 'transparent element' can be personalised to change colour when

      notifying you of all your incoming messages and calls. Or simply set it

      to pulse to the beat of your music to stand out from the crowd.

    - 8MP fast-capture camera with "Exmor RS for mobile", HDR and Superior

      Auto for the best photos, even at night or against a strong backlight

    - Battery STAMINA Mode for optimum battery life

    - Available in white, red and black colour variations

    Xperia L - the perfect smartphone camera experience

    The stylish and functional Xperia L features an 8 megapixel camera with

Sony's unique "Exmor RS for mobile" sensor technology for vivid colours and

stunning clarity. HDR (High Dynamic Range) ensures that both your photos and

videos are captured clearly, even at night or against a strong backlight. And

with the dedicated camera key that goes from sleep to snap in just over a

second even from a locked screen, this fast-capture camera phone

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] will ensure that you'll never miss another moment. Get the most out of your

viewing experience with the high quality 4.3" FWVGA screen that is ideally

suited to enjoy all of your content.

    Key features for Xperia L

    - 8 megapixel fast-capture camera takes sharp pictures in any light

    - Enjoy all your content on the generous 4.3" FWVGA display

    - One-touch functions with NFC to display content on your TV or to share

      music and photos between devices

    - Fast performance with dual-core processor

    - Battery STAMINA Mode for optimum battery life

    - Available in white, red and black colour variations

    Sony entertainment on the go

    Both Xperia SP and Xperia L benefit from Sony's media applications offering

a consistent entertainment experience across the range. The "WALKMAN", "Album"

and "Movies" apps, provide online and offline content through a single access

point with new ways to enjoy and share that content. The "WALKMAN" application

provides access to all your downloaded music, plus Music Unlimited* with over

18 million songs to explore from, and Facebook social integration. The "Movies"

application gives consumers access to over 100,000 movies and TV series from

Video Unlimited* while the "Album" application enables easy access to Facebook

friends' photos as well as browsing photos by location.

    One-touch functions for easy content sharing

    Also featured on both models are Sony's One-touch functions, allowing you

to easily and instantly enjoy music and photos across an array of devices, such

as Sony's SRS-BTV5 portable speaker

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] and latest range of NFC-enabled BRAVIA TVs, with just a single touch. It's

sharing made easy with no wires, cables, or fiddling with settings necessary.

    The new Xperia SP and Xperia L from Sony Mobile will both be available

worldwide from Q2 2013.

    For the full media kit and detailed specifications, please visit:

http://blogs.sonymobile.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/03/Xperia-SP_Xperia-L_press-release.pdf

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    SOURCE: Sony Mobile Communications