Sony introduces Xperia E An affordable smartphone with HD Voice, data usage monitoring and battery power management

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1 Press Release Sony introduces Xperia E An affordable smartphone with HD Voice, data usage monitoring and battery power management Outstanding call quality through HD Voice and noise cancellation for crystal clear calls in any environment Easy cost control with data usage monitoring and battery power management extending standby up to 4 times Dual SIM version Xperia E dual also available 5 th December 2012, London, United Kingdom Sony Mobile Communications ( Sony Mobile ) today announced a new affordable addition to its Xperia smartphone range, Xperia E. Sony s latest Android smartphone will be available in both single and dual SIM versions from Q Xperia E is a compact and competitively priced smartphone that is engineered for simplicity. Available in black, white and pink, Xperia E boasts outstanding HD Voice quality that makes phone calls clearer than ever before. It also features noise cancellation that filters out background noise so consumers can hold crystal clear conversations in any environment. Xperia E has also been designed to let consumers stay on top of cost and power consumption. The data usage application monitors how much is being spent and the extended standby mode increases the standby time up to 4 times. When the

2 screen has been in sleep mode for a few minutes, Wi-Fi and data traffic will be disabled and most applications will be inactive to save battery life. However, calling and messaging will continue to work as normal. Once you touch the screen to wake the device up from standby, all functions are back to normal. It will also be available in a dual SIM version Xperia E dual so that consumers can easily switch between tariffs with just one touch to stay on the most cost effective plan. Consumers looking to take their first steps into the world of Xperia smartphones would be well advised to look at Xperia E or Xperia E dual. They are perfect for those seeking affordable access to the quality and functionality more traditionally associated with high-end Android smartphones, said Calum MacDougall, Director Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. Xperia E comes equipped with superior sound quality with the in-built WALKMAN application that includes xloud audio technology, 3D surround sound and a manual equalizer. With access to millions of music tracks 1 from the cloud based streaming service, Music Unlimited from Sony Entertainment Network 2, consumers can also easily view and share their content on TV, tablet and PC with DLNA wireless connectivity. Xperia E will launch on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) for the latest Android user experience 3. Key features for Xperia E Crystal clear calls thanks to HD Voice and noise cancellation Easy data and battery power management Long-lasting 1500 mah removable battery 3.5 HVGA display for great browsing and entertainment experiences Walkman music experience with xloud and 3D surround sound Wireless DLNA connectivity to easily share and view content like photos and videos on a TV, tablet and PC Powered by a 1 GHz processor

3 Xperia E will be available in black, white and pink and Xperia E dual in black and gold - ENDS 1 Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availability by region, please see for more details. 2 The number of available songs varies by region. 3 Xperia E dual launches initially on Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and will be upgraded to Android 4.1 (Jellybean). FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: For more information, images and videos please visit: Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR department General Press: 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: All services mentioned may not be available in every market. Xperia E Xperia E dual Colours Black Pink White Gold Black Facts Size: x 61.8 x 11.0 mm Weight: grams Size: x 61.8 x 11.0 mm Weight: grams Camera Music Operating system: Google Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7227A 3.2 megapixel camera 4x digital zoom Geotagging Self-timer Send to web Touch capture Video recording 3D surround sound (VPT) Album art Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) Manual equalizer PlayNow service* Operating system: Google Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Will be upgrade to Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean). Detailed timing to follow. Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM7227A 3.2 megapixel camera 4x digital zoom Geotagging Self-timer Send to web Touch capture Video recording 3D surround sound (VPT) Album art Bluetooth stereo (A2DP) Manual equalizer PlayNow service*

4 Internet Communication Messaging Design Entertainment Organiser Music player TrackID music recognition* xloud Experience Bookmarks Google Play Google search* Google Voice Search* Google Maps for mobile with Street View and Latitude * NeoReader barcode scanner Pan & zoom Web browser (WebKit ) Call list Conference calls Google Talk application HD voice Noise suppression Speakerphone Xperia Timescape Xperia with Facebook Conversations Gmail * Handwriting recognition Instant messaging Multimedia messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Text messaging (SMS) Auto rotate Gesture input On-screen 12-key keyboard On-screen QWERTY keyboard Picture wallpaper Touch screen Voice input Wallpaper animation 3D games Media browser Motion gaming Music Unlimited Radio (FM radio with RDS) Sony Entertainment Network* Video streaming YouTube * Alarm clock Airplane mode Calculator Calendar Contacts E-Manual Infinite button Notes Music player TrackID music recognition* xloud Experience Bookmarks Google Play Google search* Google Voice Search* Google Maps for mobile with Street View and Latitude * NeoReader barcode scanner Pan & zoom Web browser (WebKit ) Call list Conference calls Google Talk application HD voice Noise suppression Speakerphone Xperia Timescape Xperia with Facebook Conversations Gmail * Handwriting recognition Instant messaging Multimedia messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Text messaging (SMS) Auto rotate Gesture input On-screen 12-key keyboard On-screen QWERTY keyboard Picture wallpaper Touch screen Voice input Wallpaper animation 3D games Media browser Motion gaming Music Unlimited Radio (FM radio with RDS) Sony Entertainment Network* Video streaming YouTube * Alarm clock Airplane mode Calculator Calendar Contacts E-Manual Infinite button Notes

5 Setup Wizard Tasks Xperia Gallery Connectivity 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA) agps* Bluetooth wireless technology DLNA Certified Media Go Media Transfer Protocol support Micro USB support Native USB tethering PC Companion Synchronisation via Facebook Synchronisation via Google Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync Synchronisation via SyncML USB High speed 2.0 support USB mass storage Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality Display x480 pixels 262,000 colour TFT Scratch-resistant glass Setup Wizard Tasks Xperia Gallery 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA) agps* Bluetooth wireless technology DLNA Certified Media Go Media Transfer Protocol support Micro USB support Native USB tethering PC Companion Synchronisation via Facebook Synchronisation via Google Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync Synchronisation via SyncML USB High speed 2.0 support USB mass storage Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality x480 pixels 262,000 colour TFT Scratch-resistant glass Memory Internal phone storage: 4 GB (up to 2.2 GB user-accessible memory)* Expansion slot: microsd, up to 32 GB Internal phone storage: 4 GB (up to 2.2 GB user-accessible memory)* Expansion slot: microsd, up to 32 GB Networks UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), (Band II), 2100 (Band I) Battery life 1530 mah Typical, 1500 mah Minimum Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hours 12 Standby time GSM: Up to 530 Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hours 18 Standby time UMTS: Up to 530 UMTS HSPA 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) UMTS HSPA 850 (Band V), (Band II), 2100 (Band I) 1530 mah Typical, 1500mAh Minimum Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hours 12 Standby time GSM: Up to 530 Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hours 18 Standby time UMTS: Up to 530

6 In the kit Music listening time: Up to 30 hours Video playback time: Up to 8 hours Xperia E, 1500 mah battery, charger, Stereo Headset MH410c, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation Music listening time: Up to 30 hours Video playback time: Up to 8 hours Xperia E dual, 1500 mah battery, charger, Stereo Headset MH410c, micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation * 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.