Sony pushes Xperia NXT Series devices to the U.S.

Sony is a name many of us know, but few of us in the states actually own. There are a handful of devices that have crossed the ocean, one of the best known was the Xperia Play. More recently AT&T brought the Xperia Ion to U.S. customers, but many great devices have been left as overseas units only. That is until today. Sony has just announced three of there best Xperia devices are now available for people to order here in the states. These are all GSM unlocked versions of course. No new carrier announcements have been pushed out, just yet.

The Xperia NXT series is composed of three great Sony devices, the Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U. Each one has its own special place in the smartphone world and each one gets better than the last.

·         Xperia S – MSRP $559.99, unlocked, in black or white

·         Xperia P – MSRP $479.99, unlocked, in silver, red or black

·         Xperia U – MSRP $299.99, unlocked, in black or white

For being unlocked version of the devices, the prices aren’t to terrible. Each device is special in it own right and offers something a bit different to consumers. Lets give you a brief little rundown of all three models.

Xperia S – 4.3-inch HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine at 1280×720. 12MP rear camera with Sony’s Exmor R. 1GB RAM and a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8260 processor.

Xperia P - 4-inch qHD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine at 960×540. 8MP rear camera with Sony’s Exmor R. 1GB RAM and a 1GHz STE U8500 dual-core processor.

Xperia U – 3.5-inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine at 854×480. 5MP rear camera. 512MB RAM and a 1GHz STE U8500 dual-core processor.

All three of them are still sporting Android Gingerbread 2.3, but Sony lists them as upgradeable to ICS. All three of them are really nice devices, the Xperia S is the best of the best they currently offer. Having seen and used a few Sony Mobile devices in the past, I can tell you first hand that their screens are brilliant and the photos they take are absolutely amazing. If you aren’t big on the Samsung movement and want something you can show off that your friends don’t all have, an Xperia S is a pretty tempting device in my opinion. Check out the press release below for more information.

Sony Mobile Communications Expands Smartphone Portfolio Bringing Xperiaâ„¢ NXT Series to the US

 

Xperiaâ„¢ NXT series launching as next generation smartphones from Sony Mobile includes Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U

o   Xperia S offers an all-around HD experience

o   Xperia P delivers outstanding screen brightness using Sony WhiteMagic(TM) display technology

o   Xperia U packs powerful Sony entertainment in a stylish and compact design 

What:         To continue offering customers the best connected entertainment experiences, Sony Mobile Communications (USA), Inc.  brings the next generation smartphones from Sony – Xperia NXT series – comprised of the Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U.

 

Incorporating the best of Sony technology and premium entertainment, the Xperia NXT series provide easy connectivity. These smartphones also have an instantly recognizable design with the “transparent element,” a band that encircles the base of the phone and also integrates invisible antenna components. The transparent element illuminates when receiving calls, texts and notifications.

 

Xperia S combines an amazing HD experience with an impressive viewing experience through the high-resolution 4.3 inch display with Mobile BRAVIA® engine, a 12 MP camera that takes pictures in just 1.5 seconds from standby.

 

With a full aluminum unibody design, Xperia P debuts WhiteMagic™ display technology from Sony for the first time on a smartphone. WhiteMagic technology delivers the brightest viewing experience; whether at the beach or on the ski slopes. Smart power efficiency automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen to the surroundings to conserve battery life.

Xperia U combines powerful Sony entertainment with a stylish and compact design that consumers can personalize inside and out. In Xperia U, the transparent element illuminates to match the color of photos viewed in the gallery or the album art of music tracks currently playing. Xperia U can also be personalized with exchangeable color caps and themes. With xLoud and Sony 3D surround sound audio technology integrated into the music player, consumers will enjoy a crisp and loud sound experience. They can also stream music from their Xperia U to wireless speaks using DLNA.

 

Pricing & availability:

The Xperia NXT series is now available in the US at Sony stores nationwide and sony.com/NXT, Newegg.comand other online retailers. Please check with each retailer for additional pricing and availability.

 

• ·         Xperia S – MSRP $559.99, unlocked, in black or white
• ·         Xperia P – MSRP $479.99, unlocked, in silver, red or black
• ·         Xperia U – MSRP $299.99, unlocked, in black or white

Network compatibility:

The Xperiaâ„¢ NXT series are compatible with the network bands below.

• ·         Xperia S

o   UMTS HSPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100

o   GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

• ·         Xperia P

o   UMTS HSPA 850/900/1900/2100

o   GSM GPRS EDGE 850/900/1800/1900

• ·         Xperia U

o   UMTS HSPA 850/1900/2100

o   GSM GPRS EDGE 850/900/1800/1900