Sony Ericsson announces Xperia Active

Sony Ericsson announces Xperia Active

Sony Ericsson today announced Xperia active, a compact smartphone targeting consumers with an active lifestyle, in conjunction with CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore. With a 3” screen and running the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, a 5mp camera with HD video functionality, and a powerful 1Ghz processor. Xperia active is dust proof and water resistant* and uniquely incorporates wet finger tracking, to ensure the phone works perfectly when either the screen or a user’s fingers are wet.

The phone comes pre-loaded with sports apps that enable consumers to easily track their fitness levels. Users can set their ideal training route using the built-in GPS, Barometer and Compass. On-screen heart rate and pulse can be monitored in realtime (enabled by ANT+ wireless networking technology), while the iMapMyFitness app can monitor day to day performance.  Additionally, Facebook inside Xperia™ allows consumers to share their progress and experiences with friends.

Fredrik Månsson, Global Product Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson said: “Xperia™ active is the ultimate smartphone for an active life. Not only is it packed with all the features and applications consumers need for a worry free mobile life, it also comes with a set of accessories that make it fun and easy for them to take it everywhere, whatever their daily plans are.”

Maria Sharapova, a three time grand slam winning tennis player added: “I love this smartphone because it perfectly fits both my professional and personal needs.  It keeps me in touch with my friends as I travel the world on the pro tour and tracks my fitness both on and off the court.”

Extras included in the box to further build the consumer experience:

• One extra exchangeable soft touch back cover
• Detachable ear hooks for the portable handsfree active headset
• Wrist strap to keep the phone close at all times
• An arm case for use during a workout
• 2GB memory card to save all your special moments
• Micro USB cable for charging and computer data transfer

*Water resistant – the phone can be kept under 1m of water for 30 mins.

Sony Ericsson Xperia™ active will be available globally in selected markets from Q3 2011.

Sony Ericsson Xperia active at a glance.

*Please note that all services mentioned below may not be available in every market.

Colours

• Orange band with black back cover – white extra cover in the kit
• White band with black back cover – white extra cover in the kit

Facts

• Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Size: 55 x 92 x 16.5mm
• Weight: 110.8 grams

Camera

• 5 megapixel camera
• 8x digital zoom
• Auto focus
• Aperture f/2.6
• Face detection
• Face recognition
• Flash/Photo light
• 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

Music

• Album art
• Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
• Media player
• Music tones (MP3/AAC)
• PlayNow™ service*
• Sony Ericsson Music Player
• TrackID™ music recognition*
• xLOUD™

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
• Skype™**
• Sony Ericsson Timescape™
• Speakerphone
• Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)*
• Vibrating alert

Messaging

• Conversations
• Email
• Google Mail™*
• Instant messaging
• Multimedia messaging (MMS)
• Predictive text input
• Sound recorder
• Text messaging (SMS)

Design

• Auto rotation
• Four-corner Home screen
• Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)
• Picture wallpaper
• Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
• Touch screen
• Live wallpaper
• Dust and water resistant
• Wet finger tracking

Entertainment

• 3D games
• Health mate
• Media browser
• Motion gaming
• Radio (FM radio with RDS)
• Radio (FM)
• Video streaming
• Video viewing
• Walk Mate
• YouTube™*

Organiser

• Alarm clock
• Calculator
• Calendar
• Document readers
• eCompass™
• E-Manual
• Flight mode
• Google Calendar™
• Google Gallery 3D™*
• Infinite button
• iMapMyFitness
• Phonebook
• Setup guide
• Stopwatch**
• Tasks**
• Timer**
• Torch functionality
• Widget manager

Connectivity

• 3.5 mm audio jack
• aGPS*
• Bluetooth™ technology
• DLNA™ Certified
• Google Latitude™*
• Google Maps™ for Mobile
• Google Maps™ with Street View*
• Media Transfer Protocol support
• Micro USB support
• Modem
• Native USB tethering
• Pressure sensor***
• Synchronisation via Facebook™*
• Synchronisation via Google Sync™*
• Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
• Synchronisation with computer
• Synchronisation via Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
• USB mass storage
• USB High speed 2.0 support
• USB support
• 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) with wet finger tracking
• 3 inches
• 320 x 480 pixels
• Scratch-resistant mineral glass

Memory

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

Battery life

• Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 4 hrs 53 min*
• Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 351 hrs*

• Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs 31 min*
• Standby time UMTS: Up to 335 hrs*

• Music listening time: Up to 25 hrs
• Video playback time: Up to 8 hrs 30 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 800, 1900, 2100
• GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

In the kit

• Xperia™ active
• 1200mah removable battery
• Sport stereo headset
• Arm case
• Wrist strap
• 2GB microsd™ memory card
• Exchangeable cover
• Charger
• Micro USB cable for charging
• Synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation