Sony Mobile Unveils Xperia miro and Xperia tipo dual – Stylish, Fun and Easy to Use Smartphones

• Xperia miro Provides Deep Facebook Integration and Sony’s xLOUD Audio Technology in Slim and Stylish Design
• Xperia tipo dual Comes with Dual SIM Capabilities for Consumers Looking for Value and Functionality
• Both Smartphones to Launch on Latest Android™ Platform – Ice Cream Sandwich

Dubai-UAE: 20 June – Sony Mobile Communications (Sony Mobile) today announced two new Xperia™ smartphones, Xperia miro and Xperia tipo dual that are set for global release in Q3 2012.

Xperia miro is a slim and stylish smartphone available in a fun range of colours with deep integration of Facebook™ throughout contacts, photo gallery and the music player, plus Sony’s xLOUD™ audio technology for crisp and loud sound.

Xperia tipo dual is designed to offer an easy to use interface enabling consumers to get the most from their smartphones – whether browsing the web, sharing pictures or downloading apps.

Spyridon Gousetis, Director of Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications, Middle East and Africa, said: “Consumers today are looking for more than just experiences that combine entertainment and functionality. Some might seek an integrated social media and seamless music experience that is offered by Xperia miro while those migrating from a feature phone and looking for smartphone benefits will find an ideal match in the Xperia tipo dual.”

Xperia miro – the fun social smartphone from Sony
Xperia miro is a slim, stylish smartphone with Facebook social experiences integrated throughout. Users are alerted to new incoming messages and social updates with colourful illuminations, and can easily video chat with friends using the front facing camera. To provide great music entertainment, the smartphone integrates Sony’s xLOUD audio technology, giving crisp and loud sound.

Key features for Xperia miro

• 3.5” display for great browsing and entertainment experiences
• Launching on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 5MP camera and brilliant quality video recording at 30fps
• Sony’s xLOUD audio technology gives crisp and loud sound
• Deep Facebook integration with contacts, gallery and music player for sharing and discovery
• Customisable illuminations for incoming messages and social updates
• Front-facing camera for video chat between smartphones, tablets and PCs
• Contactless DLNA connectivity to easily view content such as photos and videos on a TV, tablet and PC
• Powerful battery with 24 hours usage time
• Available in black, black/pink, white and white/gold colours

Xperia tipo dual – the affordable and easy to use dual SIM smartphone
Xperia tipo dual offers a simple and easy to use smartphone experience targeting consumers who may be purchasing their first smartphone. The dual SIM cards are constantly on standby mode and ongoing communication can be received at any time on both. With a dedicated set-up guide, a built-in application enabling users to monitor their data usage, excellent battery life and the latest Android platform – Ice Cream Sandwich – consumers can make the most of their smartphone experience.

Key features for Xperia tipo dual

• 3.2” scratch-resistant mineral glass display
• Launching on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 3.2MP camera
• Dedicated set-up guide
• Data management solution to identify data usage
• Bluetooth and Wi-Fi™ for easy content sharing and web access
• Powerful battery, 1500 maH, with 24hrs usage time
• Hardware key for switching SIMs
• Available in serene black and classic silver

* Internal phone storage comprising 1GB System memory used for firmware, 766MB Phone memory for downloaded applications, and 2.2 GB Internal storage used for music, pictures, movies, and some application data

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

About Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia™ smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology, premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony’s world of networked entertainment experiences. For more information: www.sonymobile.com