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

London (ots/PRNewswire) -

- 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_sou
rce=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_sou
rce=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 [ht
tp://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 [http://www.sonymobile.com/gl
obal-en/products/phones/xperia-l/features?utm_source=sactive&utm_medi
um=pressrelease&utm_campaign=xperial ] 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 [http://w
ww.sonymobile.com/global-en/products/accessories/wireless-speaker-srs
-btv5?utm_source=sactive&utm_medium=pressrelease&utm_campaign=wireles
sspeakersrsbtv5 ] 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_Xper
ia-L_press-release.pdf

For media information please contact:
For more information, images and videos please visit:
http://www.sonymobile.com/pressreleases
Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR department
General Press: +44-208-762-5858

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