Japanese-Swedish handset maker Sony Ericsson’s Xperia X10, is reportedly the best selling handset at DoCoMo. The X10, which is the first mobile phone from Sony Ericsson with Google’s Android operating system on board was made available several weeks ago, and reports state that more than 120,000 units have been sold already
A series of figures show that the Xperia X10 was sold in more than 120,000 units in about three weeks, which is much more than HTC’s Android devices, which reached 80,000 units sold in 10 months.
According to a recent article, Barclays’ Note reads: “Last week we upgraded DoCoMo to Buy to reflect our increasing optimism that the company could be the big beneficiary of smart phone proliferation in Japan, given their high quality network and evolving philosophy. DoCoMo’s new smart phone, Sony Ericsson Xperia, has sold about 120,000 units within its first three weeks on sale; Tsusaka’s data shows that the initial 100,000 unit shipment to distributors sold out in 10 says, but another 50,000 units delivered in mid-April, and a third set of 30,000 units is apparently scheduled for late April.”
When compared to other devices, Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 holds the record for highest sales. It remains to be seen whether the device will enjoy a similar success in other markets around the world.
Sony Ericsson have officially confirmed that the Xperia X10 along with the X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro will become more powerful with an introduction of top notch software features. These devices will be upgraded with UX platform. Other improvements include development to Android OS version 2.1, DLNA supported wireless home connectivity, high definition video recording like the Sony Ericsson Vivaz and an update to the X10 signature applications, Mediascape and Timescape which will provide enriched functionality.
UX platform upgrade
Android OS version 2.1 upgrade
High definition video recording similar to Vivaz
DLNA platform wireless home connectivity
The introduction of these applications and features is expected to enhance the overall functionality of the handset to enjoy exceptional mobile usage.
Vodafone have already confirmed that the new Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 will become a part of their handset range when it is released in the UK but, so far O2 haven’t confirmed whether they will be offering the X10 as part of their range too. However, O2 have posted up a couple of teasers on their website that leads us to believe that they will indeed be offering the 4.1 inch Android based smartphone themselves.
The X10 has appeared on the O2 accessories part of their website previously and has just been spotted in the O2 smartphone hub too. Not confirmation from O2 that they will supply the X10 but, teasers none the less and we are expecting O2 to release definite confirmation information soon.
News has been flying around lately about all the upcoming Xperia handsets from Sony Ericsson, but have you been keeping track? Here to help you out, is a quick review on the upcoming Xperia models, as well as the current Xperia X1.
The Xperia X1, currently on sale around the world is the first Windows Mobile handset from Sony Ericsson. The handset also features a touch screen and slide out QWERTY keyboard. Camera wise it features an impressive, yet slightly outdated 3.2 megapixel camera.
The next Xperia handset, the X2, aka Vulcan brings the camera up a notch to 8.1 megapixel. Also updated will be Windows Mobile, the X2 is set to use Windows Mobile 6.5. Other similar specs of the handset includes a 3.5 inch touch screen and a QWERTY keyboard.
Images and specs have also been floating around of the Xperia Rachael, which was originally thought to be the X3 although some are suggesting that Rachael is in fact X5 which we’ll come onto next. Currently, the X3 is rumoured to be a mysterious handset, going by the name of Kiki. Not much information on Kiki at the moment apart from the screen. Kiki uses a glass screen with a rear projected image. Xperia wording can be found on the back of the handset, which is the only thing currently that points to the Xperia brand, as there’s no QWERTY keyboard to be found. Kiki is also supposedly running Android.
Also running Android and receiving much more hype than Kiki, is Rachael. Abandoning Windows Mobile in favour of Android has got a lot of people excited. No visible QWERTY keyboard on the handset, but perhaps the increased screen size reflects the absence of it. Coming it at 4 inches, it’s the biggest of the Xperia screens. As for the Xperia X4, no information has been released on it, but perhaps Kiki could be the X4.
As per most Sony Ericsson phones, Rachael, possibly the Xperia X3 is available in more than just black. The above picture shows the Xperia handset in white and at different angles to what we’ve previously seen.
That’s not the only Rachael news we’ve got. The Android interface has been captured on video and uploaded to YouTube. The interface looks really good and hopefully we’ll be seeing more of it really soon. Preferably from Sony themselves next time, who are still to officially announce “Rachael” aka Xperia X3, along with the Xperia X2 Vulcan.