{"id":948,"date":"2013-06-04T09:43:45","date_gmt":"2013-06-04T09:43:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.mmscom.net\/?p=948"},"modified":"2025-06-27T10:52:11","modified_gmt":"2025-06-27T10:52:11","slug":"sony-announce-the-xperia-m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.mmscom.net\/index.php\/2013\/06\/04\/sony-announce-the-xperia-m\/","title":{"rendered":"Sony announce the Xperia M"},"content":{"rendered":"
Sony seem to have gone into new phone overdrive this year, we have already got the Xperia Z, L, J, E, SP and the newly announced ZR not to mention the Tablet Z, today they have announced the Xperia M.<\/p>\n
The Xperia M seems to sit in the lower mid range of phones available at the moment but has Sony\u2019s trademark features like Exmor\u00a0 RS on the camera and NFC which is featured in the promotional features linking up with TVs, bluetooth speakers and headphones.<\/p>\n The main specifications of interest are:<\/p>\n The Xperia M should be available towards the end of the summer (around August) in 4 colours, black, white, purple and yellow. There will also be a dual sim variety although that is unlikely to make it to the UK.<\/p>\n Press Release<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Introducing XperiaTM<\/sup>\u00a0M for the best of Sony connectivity and design<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n 4th<\/sup>\u00a0June 2013, London, United Kingdom \u2013\u00a0<\/b>Sony Mobile Communications\u00a0(\u201cSony Mobile\u201d) today introduces Xperia M featuring Sony\u2019s innovative one-touch functions for effortless connectivity, and signature premium design.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Xperia M is designed to bring Sony experiences to a new market and price point;\u00a0NFC connectivity<\/a>\u00a0for one-touch functions, stunning design and a range of technologies including: a high quality screen for sharp viewing; smart camera functionality for impressive pictures and videos; Battery STAMINA Mode for outstanding battery life; and Sony\u2019s signature media apps for enjoying photos, music, movies and games on the go, integrating Sony Entertainment Network services directly in the apps.<\/p>\n \u201cConsumers looking for their first steps into the world of Xperia smartphones, would be well-advised to look at Xperia M or Xperia Mdual<\/sub>,\u201d said Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. \u201cBoth models benefit from Sony\u2019s proven innovation and engineering expertise, and are perfect for those who want the premium technology and experiences often only associated with high-end models.\u201d<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Ease of sharing and enjoyment<\/b><\/p>\n Xperia M features Sony\u2019s one-touch functions allowing you to easily and instantly enjoy photos and music across an array of devices, such as\u00a0Sony\u2019s SBH20 wireless stereo headset<\/a>\u00a0and latest range of NFC-enabled BRAVIA TVs, with just a single touch.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Premium, signature Sony design<\/b><\/p>\n Xperia M boasts Sony\u2019s now familiar OmniBalance design, first introduced in flagship Xperia Z. The aesthetic language takes the form of a precision-crafted skeleton frame, and gives the phone a seamless look that is both tactile and sleek. Designed to complement the slim style, Xperia M also features colour-changing illuminations that can be personalised to visually alert you to incoming calls, text messages and alarms.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Xperia M and Xperia Mdual\u00a0<\/sub>will be available in Black, White and Purple \u2013 a Yellow colour variation will also be available for the single SIM model.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Key features for Xperia M<\/b><\/a><\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Consistent Sony entertainment experiences<\/b><\/p>\n Xperia M benefits from Sony\u2019s\u00a0media applications,\u00a0offering consistent entertainment experiences across mobile, tablet, desktop and console platforms. The \u201cWALKMAN\u201d, Album and Movies apps, provide online and offline content through a single access point with new ways to enjoy and share that content. The \u201cWALKMAN\u201d application provides access to all your downloaded music, plus Music Unlimited*\u00a0with over\u00a018 million songs to explore,\u00a0and Facebook social integration. The \u201cMovies\u201d application gives consumers access to over 100,000 movies and TV series from Video Unlimited*. The \u201cAlbum\u201d application enables easy access to Facebook friends\u2019 photos, as well as the ability to organise images both by location and, through the new \u201cFaces\u201d function, by the people that feature in them.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Sony\u2019s entertainment technology turns content into experiences, and with\u00a0 Xperia M you can enjoy these experiences for longer thanks to Battery STAMINA Mode. The latest version of Sony\u2019s battery management technology improves the standby time of your smartphone by four times or more**, by automatically shutting down battery-draining apps whenever the screen is off and starting them up again when the screen is back on.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Xperia Mdual<\/sub><\/b><\/p>\n The Dual SIM variant Xperia Mdual<\/sub>\u00a0lets users select between two SIMs before making a call or sending a message with just a single click. Each SIM card can also be customised separately \u2013 for example, a formal ring for business or another tune for pleasure \u2013 perfect when users want to separate work from play, and handle calls more efficiently.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Xperia M and Xperia Mdual<\/sub>\u00a0from Sony Mobile will both be available worldwide from Q3 2013.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n For all the latest news, views and info on Sony Xperia smartphones, follow@SonyMobileNews<\/a>\u00a0on Twitter.<\/p>\n \u2013\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Ends \u2013<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n *\u00a0<\/i>Sony Entertainment Network\u00a0<\/i>services are subject to availability<\/i>\u00a0by region, please see<\/i>www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com<\/i><\/a>\u00a0for more details.<\/i><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n Key technical specifications<\/b><\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n Yellow<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Auto focus<\/p>\n Face detection<\/p>\n Fast capture<\/p>\n Flash\/Photo flash<\/p>\n Front-facing camera (VGA)<\/p>\n Geotagging<\/p>\n Image stabilizer<\/p>\n Quick Launch<\/p>\n Self-timer<\/p>\n Send to web<\/p>\n Smile shutter<\/p>\n Image sensor<\/p>\n Red-eye reduction<\/p>\n Sweep Panorama<\/p>\n Touch capture<\/p>\n Touch focus<\/p>\n Video light<\/p>\n Video recording (HD 720p)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Auto focus<\/p>\n Face detection<\/p>\n Fast capture<\/p>\n Flash\/Photo flash<\/p>\n Front-facing camera (VGA)<\/p>\n Geotagging<\/p>\n Image stabilizer<\/p>\n Quick Launch<\/p>\n Self-timer<\/p>\n Send to web<\/p>\n Smile shutter<\/p>\n Image sensor<\/p>\n Red-eye reduction<\/p>\n Sweep Panorama<\/p>\n Touch capture<\/p>\n Touch focus<\/p>\n Video light<\/p>\n Video recording (HD 720p)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n ClearAudio+<\/p>\n Clear bass<\/p>\n Clear Phase<\/p>\n Clear stereo<\/p>\n Dynamic normalizer<\/p>\n Manual equalizer<\/p>\n PlayNow service*<\/p>\n TrackID music recognition*<\/p>\n \u201cWALKMAN\u201d application<\/p>\n xLOUD Experience<\/p>\n<\/td>\n ClearAudio+<\/p>\n Clear bass<\/p>\n Clear Phase<\/p>\n Clear stereo<\/p>\n Dynamic normalizer<\/p>\n Manual equalizer<\/p>\n PlayNow service*<\/p>\n TrackID music recognition*<\/p>\n \u201cWALKMAN\u201d application<\/p>\n xLOUD Experience<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Google search*<\/p>\n Google Voice Search*<\/p>\n Google Maps for Mobile with<\/p>\n Street view and Latitude*<\/p>\n NeoReader barcode scanner*<\/p>\n Web browser (WebKit)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Google search*<\/p>\n Google Voice Search*<\/p>\n Google Maps for Mobile with<\/p>\n Street view and Latitude*<\/p>\n NeoReader barcode scanner*<\/p>\n Web browser (WebKit)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Friends application<\/p>\n Google Talk application*<\/p>\n Google Talk video chat*<\/p>\n HD voice support<\/p>\n Multiple IM<\/p>\n Noise suppression<\/p>\n Speakerphone<\/p>\n Twitter application*<\/p>\n Video chat ready<\/p>\n Xperia with Facebook<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Friends application<\/p>\n Google Talk application*<\/p>\n Google Talk video chat*<\/p>\n HD voice support<\/p>\n Multiple IM<\/p>\n Noise suppression<\/p>\n Speakerphone<\/p>\n Twitter application*<\/p>\n Video chat ready<\/p>\n Xperia with Facebook<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Handwriting recognition<\/p>\n Instant messaging<\/p>\n Multimedia messaging (MMS)<\/p>\n Predictive text input<\/p>\n Text messaging (SMS)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Handwriting recognition<\/p>\n Instant messaging<\/p>\n Multimedia messaging (MMS)<\/p>\n Predictive text input<\/p>\n Text messaging (SMS)<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n On-screen 12-key keyboard<\/p>\n On-screen QWERTY keyboard<\/p>\n Picture wallpaper<\/p>\n Screen capturing<\/p>\n STAMINA mode<\/p>\n Touch screen<\/p>\n Voice input<\/p>\n Wallpaper animation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n On-screen 12-key keyboard<\/p>\n On-screen QWERTY keyboard<\/p>\n Picture wallpaper<\/p>\n Screen capturing<\/p>\n STAMINA mode<\/p>\n Touch screen<\/p>\n Voice input<\/p>\n Wallpaper animation<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/td>\n Movies application<\/p>\n PlayStation\u00ae Certified**<\/p>\n PlayMemories*<\/p>\n Radio (FM radio with RDS)<\/p>\n Sony Entertainment Network**<\/p>\n Video streaming<\/p>\n YouTube*<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Movies application<\/p>\n PlayStation\u00ae Certified**<\/p>\n PlayMemories*<\/p>\n Radio (FM radio with RDS)<\/p>\n Sony Entertainment Network**<\/p>\n Video streaming<\/p>\n YouTube*<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Calendar<\/p>\n Contacts<\/p>\n Document readers<\/p>\n eCompass<\/p>\n Notes<\/p>\n Setup guide<\/p>\n Stopwatch<\/p>\n Timer<\/p>\n World clock<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Calendar<\/p>\n Contacts<\/p>\n Document readers<\/p>\n eCompass<\/p>\n Notes<\/p>\n Setup guide<\/p>\n Stopwatch<\/p>\n Timer<\/p>\n World clock<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n DLNA Certified\u00ae<\/p>\n Media Transfer Protocol support<\/p>\n Micro USB support<\/p>\n Native USB tethering<\/p>\n Media Go*<\/p>\n NFC<\/p>\n PC Companion<\/p>\n Play Anywhere<\/p>\n Screen mirroring<\/p>\n Smart Connect<\/p>\n Synchronisation via Facebook<\/p>\n Synchronisation via SyncML<\/p>\n Synchronisation via Google<\/p>\n Synchronisation with computer<\/p>\n Synchronisation via Microsoft\u00ae<\/p>\n Exchange ActiveSync\u00ae<\/p>\n USB High speed 2.0 support<\/p>\n USB mass storage<\/p>\n Xperia Link<\/p>\n Wi-Fi\u00ae<\/p>\n Wi-Fi\u00ae Hotspot functionality<\/p>\n<\/td>\n DLNA Certified\u00ae<\/p>\n Media Transfer Protocol support<\/p>\n Micro USB support<\/p>\n Native USB tethering<\/p>\n Media Go*<\/p>\n NFC<\/p>\n PC Companion<\/p>\n Play Anywhere<\/p>\n Screen mirroring<\/p>\n Smart Connect<\/p>\n Synchronisation via Facebook<\/p>\n Synchronisation via SyncML<\/p>\n Synchronisation via Google<\/p>\n Synchronisation with computer<\/p>\n Synchronisation via Microsoft\u00ae<\/p>\n Exchange ActiveSync\u00ae<\/p>\n USB High speed 2.0 support<\/p>\n USB mass storage<\/p>\n Xperia Link<\/p>\n Wi-Fi\u00ae<\/p>\n Wi-Fi\u00ae Hotspot functionality<\/i><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n Scratch-resistant touch panel cover glass<\/p>\n<\/td>\n Scratch-resistant touch panel cover glass<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n GSM GPRS\/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz<\/p>\n<\/td>\n GSM GPRS\/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n * This service is not available in all markets.<\/i><\/p>\n **\u00a0<\/i>This service is not available in all markets and may not be available at the time of launch.<\/i><\/i><\/p>\n ***\u00a0<\/i>Memory comprises of approximate 1.2 GB firmware and 2 GB internal storage used for music, pictures and movies, and downloaded applications and their data<\/i><\/p>\n **** Values are according to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique as performed in controlled laboratory conditions.\u00a0<\/i>Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.<\/i><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n The post Sony announce the Xperia M<\/a> is original content from Coolsmartphone<\/a>. 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\n \u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n Xperia M<\/b><\/td>\n Xperia M dual<\/b><\/i><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Colours<\/b><\/td>\n BlackPurpleWhite<\/p>\n BlackPurpleWhite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Facts<\/b><\/td>\n Size<\/td>\n 124 x 62 x 9.3 mm<\/td>\n 124 x 62 x 9.3 mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Weight<\/td>\n 115 grams<\/td>\n 115 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Operating System<\/td>\n Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)<\/td>\n Google Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Processor<\/td>\n 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8227 dual-core<\/td>\n 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM8227 dual-core<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Camera<\/b><\/td>\n 5 megapixel camera4x digital zoomAlbum application<\/p>\n 5 megapixel camera4x digital zoomAlbum application<\/p>\n \n Music<\/b><\/td>\n 3D Surround Sound (VPT)Album artBluetooth stereo (A2DP)<\/p>\n 3D Surround Sound (VPT)Album artBluetooth stereo (A2DP)<\/p>\n \n Internet<\/b><\/td>\n BookmarksGoogle ChromeGoogle Play<\/p>\n BookmarksGoogle ChromeGoogle Play<\/p>\n \n Communication<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n Call listConference callsFacebook application*<\/p>\n Call listConference callsFacebook application*<\/p>\n \n Messaging<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n ConversationsEmailGoogle mail*<\/p>\n ConversationsEmailGoogle mail*<\/p>\n \n Design<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n Auto rotationGesture inputIllumination effect<\/p>\n Auto rotationGesture inputIllumination effect<\/p>\n \n Entertainment<\/b>\u00a0<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n 3D gamesMedia browserMotion gaming<\/p>\n 3D gamesMedia browserMotion gaming<\/p>\n \n Organiser<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n Airplane modeAlarm clockCalculator<\/p>\n Airplane modeAlarm clockCalculator<\/p>\n \n Connectivity<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)aGPS*Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology<\/p>\n 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)aGPS*Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology<\/p>\n \n Display<\/b>\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\n 4\u201d854\u00d7480 pixels16,777,216 colour TFT<\/p>\n 4\u201d854\u00d7480 pixels16,777,216 colour TFT<\/p>\n \n Memory<\/b><\/td>\n Internal phone storage<\/td>\n 4 GB (up to 2 GB user-accessible memory)***<\/td>\n 4 GB (up to 2 GB user-accessible memory)***<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Expansion slot<\/td>\n microSD card, up to 64 GB<\/td>\n microSD card, up to 64 GB<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Networks<\/b><\/td>\n UMTS HSPA+ 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) MHzUMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 1700 (Band IV),2100 (Band I) MHz<\/p>\n UMTS HSPA+ 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) MHzUMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 1900 (Band II), 1700 (Band IV),2100 (Band I) MHz<\/p>\n \n Battery life****<\/b><\/td>\n Battery (removable)<\/td>\n 1750 mAh, typical1700 mAh, minimum<\/td>\n 1750 mAh, typical1700 mAh, minimum<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Talk time GSM<\/td>\n Up to 10 hours 16 min.<\/td>\n Up to 10 hours 16 min.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Standby time GSM<\/td>\n Up to 498 hours<\/td>\n Up to 429 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Talk time UMTS<\/td>\n Up to 9 hours 3 min.<\/td>\n Up to 9 hours 3 min.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Standby time UMTS<\/td>\n Up to 454 hours<\/td>\n Up to 441 hours<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Music listening time<\/td>\n Up to 39 hours 23 min.<\/td>\n Up to 39 hours 23 min.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Video playback time<\/td>\n Up to 6 hours 35 min.<\/td>\n Up to 6 hours 35 min.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n In the kit<\/b><\/td>\n Xperia M, battery, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation.<\/td>\n Xperia Mdual<\/sub>, battery, charger, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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