On Tuesday, May 8, Sony Mobile Communications announced two new Xperia Android smartphones - Xperia GX and Xperia SX - aimed specifically at the Japanese market. The two smartphones join the Xperia acro HD and Xperia NX, currently two of the best selling smartphones in Japan.

Sony's Xperia GX and Xperia SX will allow users to easily connect with multiple screens such as TVs, laptops or tablets. They represent the first Sony smartphones to launch in Japan feature LTE (long term evolution) capabilities, promising download speeds of up to 75mbps. The smartphones are powered by 1.5GHz dual core processors, Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIAR Engine, full HD video and Sony Exmor R for mobile, which allow for high-quality, bright HD videos and pictures even in low light. When connected to a TV, HD sharing through DLNA and HDMI allows a user to control the smartphone with the TV remote. Moreover, the Xperia GX is capable of delivering a full HD experience on the big screen as well.

Media Apps

The Xperia GX and Xperia SX sum the best of Sony technology, and introduce three new media apps: "Walkman," "Album," and "Movies." The "Walkman" app utilizes high-quality audio technologies such as VPT surround sound, clear stereo and clear bass, manual equalizer and xLOUD, integrating them with new innovative ways to play, discover and share music. The "Album" app integrates new intuitive ways to browse and sort photos and videos, and allows users to instantly view, comment and share photos on social networks and other online albums. The third application, "Movies," streamlines movie viewing and playback, and offers an intelligent database search so users can access more information about the movie.

Xperia GX

The Sony-branded Xperia GX features a 4.6-inch HD resolution display, a 13-megapixel camera, and full HD video recording. Building on the design success of the super-slim Xperia arc Android camera phone, the Xperia GX sports a matte texture and a slim body. The smartphone also features 16GB of internal flash storage, a 13-megapixel camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile, HD video recording, as well as Sony technology to capture 3-D panoramic images, and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The phone will be available in two color options - black or white.

Xperia SX

The Sony Xperia SX has a simplistic, sleek design, but high functionality. According to Sony Mobile Communications research the Xperia SX is the world's lightest LTE smartphone - it weighs only 95 grams. The light and slim smartphone sports a 3.7-inch Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 8GB of internal storage, an 8-megapixel camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile, HD video recording, and Sony technology for 3-D panoramic images. Japanese-specific features include infrared port data exchange, mobile TV and mobile wallet. The Xperia SX will also run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and be available in black or white versions.

Xperia SX - the world's lightest LTE smartphone

Xperia SX combines a sleek and simplistic design with high functionality. The device is the world's lightest LTE smartphone weighing only 95 grams. It has an iconic design with a slim body that makes it easy to fit into the consumer's hand or pocket.

Both smartphones - Xperia GX and Xperia SX - will hit the Japanese market this summer.

(reported by Alexandra Burlacu, edited by Surojit Chatterjee)