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Aug 07

Sony Xperia Masona is the Xperia miro

Sometimes, some companies like to attach code names to yet unreleased pieces of hardware, and for good reason, too. This is to ensure that the particular piece of hardware remains hush hush, and it will also make it easier for the company to manage its secrets – at least until the time comes to reveal it officially, of course. Having said that, the Sony Xperia Masona was spotted in the past, with a couple of UK mobile phone e-tailers (Handtec and Gum Mobile) already listing it, albeit without providing additional details such as pricing and a release date. The only thing stuck to the Xperia Masona? A “New – Coming Soon” statement.

Well, it seems that Sony Mobile’s Harold de Kort has stepped forward to clear some confusion and provide more clues as to what the Xperia Masona is all about. Basically, it is the code name for the upcoming Xperia miro. Will you be picking one up now that you know just exactly what the Xperia Masona/miro is?

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Jul 10

Sony Xperia miro and Xperia tipo hands-on (video)

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Sony’s smallest additions to its smartphone roster won’t launch until late August, but that didn’t stop us dabbling with both handsets at Carphone Warehouse’s Christmas (already?) show in London earlier today. The point of interest here is Ice Cream Sandwich, which arrives ready-to-go on both devices. The Xperia tipo will be arriving in Europe in its single SIM guise, with the dual-slot brother launching in Asia. It feels unerringly light in the hands at 3.5 ounces, while the 3.2-inch 480 x 320 TFT screen and 800MHz processor just about suffices for web browsing. There’s a 3.2-megapixel camera on show on the back, with room for microSD storage expansion.

The Xperia miro expands the touchscreen to 3.5 inches, and whacks the camera up to five megapixels, although you won’t find the same Exmor R sensor that impressed on preceding devices. There’s a nice curvature below the Android capacitive button row, although the backing is unfortunately plain on both color options we saw. In sort, both devices aren’t going to wow you with their technical prowess — although they might with their prices. The Xperia tipo is set to arrive in August priced below £100 (less than $155), while the slightly larger Xperia miro will arrive around a month later, priced around £150 ($232). Head on past the break for a video of both handsets in action.

Gallery: Sony Xperia Miro hands-on