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Xperia GX and Xperia SX announced by Sony Mobile Japan

Sony Mobile Japan has just announced two new handsets, the high-end Xperia GX and medium end Xperia SX. The Xperia GX looks like the update to the Xperia arc and we would expect at least this model to launch in the western markets. The Xperia GX was previously using the codename ‘Mint’. The Sony LT29i ‘Hayabusa’ will be the same as the Xperia GX without LTE functionality.
Source Link: http://www.xperiablog.net/2012/05/09/xperia-gx-and-xperia-sx-announced-by-sony-mobile-japan/
When I saw Xperia GX, I fall in love!
I've never really liked Xperia s design.
So it looks good that sony has made a different design (something similar Arc)

I want a GX. It looks lush.

Any idea whether it will come to other country except japan? I dont want this to end up like xperia acro
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Xperia GX making me drool haha. it looks a bit like xperia S imo like a mixture of xperia arc and xperia s. but that 13mp cam looks so awesome :> plus the 16gb internal mem

Just in Japan, not comes in Europe yet

Looks good, but on-screen buttons are a no for me...

I love the fact that Xperia GX looks similar to my Arc S

Good news
People talking about the Xperia GX was previously using the codename ‘Mint’.
The Sony LT29i ‘Hayabusa’ will be the same as the Xperia GX without LTE functionality

The Xperia GX dosen't seem to have any Japan specific features like the S does... so there is a chance that the GX will see international release...

Seriously man,
This is just the design what people want!
Xperia GX!
I hope sony Indonesia will sell it..
Even I kno its only a dream T_T
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The GX looks like an upgraded and reworked xperia arc
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The xperia gx will be coming to other country's it even says so, the lt29i will be the same as the gx without the lte functionality, guess what my upgrade will be
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Guys any ETA on the release of these. Im soon going to buy one. Wish these hit the market till august.

In love with that xperia gx!!
name sucks but will buy it and say good bye to my beloved pure white arc s [===

Again duel core...aahhh htc n samsung are far away in the specs of smart phone than sony because there upcomming smart phones does have a core quad processor......
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shahzaib.khan said:
Again duel core...aahhh htc n samsung are far away in the specs of smart phone than sony because there upcomming smart phones does have a core quad processor......
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You do realize that all that dual, quad and I don't know what core is just a big piece of crap meant to attract customers, while in reality there is no need at all for such things for now. You can't possibly use such phones to their fullest, mainly because of android limits (single, dual and quad core phones perform almost the same on gingerbread; dual cores perform a bit better than single cores on ICS, though), but also I can't think of an app that would demand such thing. I have a fuqing dual core computer at home and the only thing it's missing is a bit more RAM, so I can't see for what reason would you need a PHONE with QUAD CORE.
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Xperia gx is the best looking android till date..buttonless makes it even better..and the snapdragon S4 processor is the best around..Sony have nailed it this time..waiting for the international version.

Great news!!its got micro sd!
the question whether that beast has a microsd or not, was eating me and would be a critical factor for me to consider it as a future phone of mine.
AND IT DOES!
check out this photo, taken from a Japanese blog:
link:
http://buzzap.jp/images/2012/05/16/docomo-xperia-gx-so04d/P1020753.jpg
blog link:
http://buzzap.jp/news/20120516-docomo-xperia-gx-so04d/

shricker said:
the question whether that beast has a microsd or not, was eating me and would be a critical factor for me to consider it as a future phone of mine.
AND IT DOES!
check out this photo, taken from a Japanese blog:
link:
http://buzzap.jp/images/2012/05/16/docomo-xperia-gx-so04d/P1020753.jpg
blog link:
http://buzzap.jp/news/20120516-docomo-xperia-gx-so04d/
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it's confirmed..
the Xperia GX has ICS(Android 4.0) on stock, has a micro sd slot, and is using normal chip(not micro-chip) !!
i'm soooooooo gonna get this! international release please! >.<

One GX for me too, please!

its been conform no Ice Cream Sandwich for Xperia PLAY

its been conform no Ice Cream Sandwich for Xperia PLAY
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/products/2012/05/25/update-on-ice-cream-sandwich-rollout-for-xperia-smartphones/comment-page-2/#comments

:-#
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Xperia play Definitely my last sony and android phone. Bought this last december just for the ICS.
Will gift this to my bro and ill get iphone 4 or 4s. Good by sony and android.
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But this is the reply I got:
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Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
We understand that you want to know about the availability of android 4.0 version for your Sony Xperia Play.
We value the importance of your query and we are here to assist you.
In response to your query we would like to inform you that android 4.0 that is ICS has been launched in India for Sony Xperia Ray, Xperia Arc s, Xperia neo v and is not available for any other Sony smart phone.
Kindly note that Xperia Play is upgradable to ICS and it will be available as soon as the update would be launched you would be updated through our website.
To know about the latest software updates refer the below mentioned link;
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/
For further information on Sony Xperia products, services and support please visit www.sonymobile.comThank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
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Devedue said:
But this is the reply I got:
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Thank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
We understand that you want to know about the availability of android 4.0 version for your Sony Xperia Play.
We value the importance of your query and we are here to assist you.
In response to your query we would like to inform you that android 4.0 that is ICS has been launched in India for Sony Xperia Ray, Xperia Arc s, Xperia neo v and is not available for any other Sony smart phone.
Kindly note that Xperia Play is upgradable to ICS and it will be available as soon as the update would be launched you would be updated through our website.
To know about the latest software updates refer the below mentioned link;
http://blogs.sonymobile.com/
For further information on Sony Xperia products, services and support please visit www.sonymobile.comThank you for contacting the Sony Xperia support centre.
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but when did you received that?

you should report the person who gave you that information as it is 100% wrong it has been confirmed on the Xperia forum and blog that the xperia play WONT be recieving ICS so we can only hope the devs will give us the latest rom they were working on so we can get a stable rom from the amazing devs here

vokal1992 said:
but when did you received that?
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Fri, May 25, 2012 at 8:16 PM
supernoodles2011 said:
you should report the person who gave you that information as it is 100% wrong it has been confirmed on the Xperia forum and blog that the xperia play WONT be recieving ICS so we can only hope the devs will give us the latest rom they were working on so we can get a stable rom from the amazing devs here
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Maybe I will.
I think this will my first and last sony phone

ICS is coming stop listening to rumour
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Its not a rumor anymore coming from an official sony xperia source.
I called it about 5 months ago but for different reasons

not sure how an official blog post on the Xperia website is a rumor... we arent getting it... not from sony atleast

Im going to be blunt here:
We dont need it. Gingerbread works fine
For those who think we do need it: You dont NEED it...You WANT it
Learn the difference between the 2 caps locked words

swebosdev said:
Its not a rumor anymore coming from an official sony xperia source.
I called it about 5 months ago but for different reasons
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I no I was just f****** with you guys haha gingerbread is bomb ics can kiss my a**
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Bleh, Sony.....wow nice way to excite people then **** on their parade. can't say I didn't see this coming. Oh well screw Sony, and Verizon. I'm going to call 611 in the morning vent some rage and then port to sprint, I'm tired of this crap.
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andiemerchcomia said:
Xperia play Definitely my last sony and android phone. Bought this last december just for the ICS.
Will gift this to my bro and ill get iphone 4 or 4s. Good by sony and android.
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Just my opinion: I wouldn't jump ship on an OS just because Sony couldn't make it work. I have an XPlay for personal use and a iPhone4 for work. I would gladly go back to my old Eris before making the iPhone my main device. If you're really hurting for something ICS-ish, unlock it and slap on a new ROM.

Thread has been closed due to all discussion moving to this thread:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=26575291#post26575291
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What i should buy?

i have a xperia arc but i want this christmas another xperia but i have 3 xperias that i want
Xperia Ion
Xperia S
Xperia Acro S
Tomorrow i will go, can you help me please

acro s > ion > s

but to ion i cant see many development and well i want 4g in mexico just ion work with 4g

sognare69 said:
i have a xperia arc but i want this christmas another xperia but i have 3 xperias that i want
Xperia Ion
Xperia S
Xperia Acro S
Tomorrow i will go, can you help me please
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Nexus 4, also is cheaper ($300)

sognare69 said:
but to ion i cant see many development and well i want 4g in mexico just ion work with 4g
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If you want 4g, get ion. Acro and ion are both very nice
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but i want a xperia

delete

No one.
Wait for next year or buy nexus 4
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Few days ago I checked Ion in local store, just to see how it feels in hand and in real world.
Well, despite the fact that it doesn't have replacable battery (which is excluding factor to me), I can say that it feels very nice, high-end-alike quality. It feels much better than S in hand, and I don't know about Acro S.
If you care about housing quality, then go for Ion, as for performance, it's pretty much the same as S, plus you'll get microSD slot.

Overdose1986 said:
Nexus 4, also is cheaper ($300)
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In italy its 700$
Btw i would look especially to the support on here and modaco.

Go for Xperia V
sognare69 said:
i have a xperia arc but i want this christmas another xperia but i have 3 xperias that i want
Xperia Ion
Xperia S
Xperia Acro S
Tomorrow i will go, can you help me please
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Go for xperia v... it has greater benchamrks than Xperia T and even sIII and One X.. go for it.. even it is ... water prooof...

sognare69 said:
i have a xperia arc but i want this christmas another xperia but i have 3 xperias that i want
Xperia Ion
Xperia S
Xperia Acro S
Tomorrow i will go, can you help me please
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Xperia S>Arco (fist if you want biger and vater-rezist phone)>ION

satish.yarramsetti said:
Go for xperia v... it has greater benchamrks than Xperia T and even sIII and One X.. go for it.. even it is ... water prooof...
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But the xperia v in my country dont sell

sognare69 said:
But the xperia v in my country dont sell
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Hey the xperia arc has for me the greatest design but i prefer to buy the htc one x, galaxy nexus not the 4 because it is not for daily use(big battery consumption :/ ) or the james bond smartphone! xperia arc - 2011 model - no jelly bean update :/
your chioce!

You know nexus 4 battery drain i bet you even not see it.
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Just bought Xperia Ion a couple hours ago. Thank you for all Xperia arc community especially the developer because make my LT15i colourful with so many great ROM..
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Acro ans ion.
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if you're hell bent on getting on of them - get the ION
you should consider getting the Nexus 4...hard to beat at that price point

I would go for a Nexus, just because of the software updates... You'll get every one of them with a Nexus

I've heard that the Xperia S is laggy, Xperia T is not too fast... Wait till MWC 2013, or get a quad core phone. LG 4 hd is relatively cheap, Nexus 4 is the fastest and will get more updates. Other quad core phones are a waste of money unless you are fond of the design.
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Sony to release two more Flagship phones this year

Hi guys just came across an array of rumors that point to Xperia Z being superseded as early as July this year.
Just want to know what your thoughts are. As a Xperia Z owner I feel robbed and disapointed that Sony would do such a thing and didn't any one learn from the mistakes of the HTC One X+ vs HTC One X+
http://www.theupload.geek.nz/2013/04/tech-sony-dangerously-takes-leaf-out-of.html

20MP Cyber-shot CMOS sensor with Carl Zeiss lens
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Actually I don't belive this. Also "Togari" will/should be (IF!) based within Samsung Note class phones.

droidhd said:
Actually I don't belive this. Also "Togari" will/should be (IF!) based within Samsung Note class phones.
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I don't WANT to believe this

I would hate Sony for that!

Exactly, I'm not keen on dropping $999 (nzd) on a phone just to have it be replaced by as better phone 4 months after buying
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Get over it boys.
That sony do to me 2011 and 2012 year. So for know i waiting to see what to buy.
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exekias said:
Hi guys just came across an array of rumors that point to Xperia Z being superseded as early as July this year.
Just want to know what your thoughts are. As a Xperia Z owner I feel robbed and disapointed that Sony would do such a thing and didn't any one learn from the mistakes of the HTC One X+ vs HTC One X+
http://www.theupload.geek.nz/2013/04/tech-sony-dangerously-takes-leaf-out-of.html
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Only one more flagship will be released this year... With snapdragon 800 processor.. camera is all speculation.... Well... Its very much like xperia s to xperia T evolution which happened last year... Xz will get next android update soon ...i.e. 4.2.2 but beyond that i.e. 4.3 jelly bean... it will get at last... Just like XS is getting jelly bean at last...
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Then Have I mis-understood the meaning of the word Flagship OR has Sony never once called the Xperia Z their flaghip and was that the medias doing?
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Members we can rumor the rumors all day, but lets not....Thanks.

Is Z2 worth extra $$$ over Z1?

Do you wanna buy the new Sony® Xperia™ Z2?
I don't because the camera is same and i could play any games, even GTA SA at max setting in my Z1!

well .. the screen is better .. more RAM can't be bad .. but i think i'll stick with my Z1 for a while .. at least until the Z3 comes !!

f_u_006 said:
Do you wanna buy the new Sony® Xperia™ Z2?
I don't because the camera is same and i could play any games, even GTA SA at max setting in my Z1!
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Sony announced that the Z2 will be their flagship for the next 6 months as they prefer 6 month flagship updates
So by september the Z3 should be announced
So if you have a Z1 you should wait for the Z3 and then keep upgrading to the H2 flagship every year and if you have the Original Z then you should upgrade to the Z2 and then wait for the H1 flagship next year
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negrobembon said:
Sony announced that the Z2 will be their flagship for the next 6 months as they prefer 6 month flagship updates
So by september the Z3 should be announced
So if you have a Z1 you should wait for the Z3 and then keep upgrading to the H2 flagship every year and if you have the Original Z then you should upgrade to the Z2 and then wait for the H1 flagship next year
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That's some neat thinking.. I'm impressed.. I loved the idea for real
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negrobembon said:
Sony announced that the Z2 will be their flagship for the next 6 months as they prefer 6 month flagship updates
So by september the Z3 should be announced
So if you have a Z1 you should wait for the Z3 and then keep upgrading to the H2 flagship every year and if you have the Original Z then you should upgrade to the Z2 and then wait for the H1 flagship next year
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I really like your idea!
I bought my Z1 1months ago and i will wait for Z3...

Mohamed_Aly said:
well .. the screen is better .. more RAM can't be bad .. but i think i'll stick with my Z1 for a while .. at least until the Z3 comes !!
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I like yours too!...

negrobembon said:
Sony announced that the Z2 will be their flagship for the next 6 months as they prefer 6 month flagship updates
So by september the Z3 should be announced
So if you have a Z1 you should wait for the Z3 and then keep upgrading to the H2 flagship every year and if you have the Original Z then you should upgrade to the Z2 and then wait for the H1 flagship next year
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Or if you have enough money and don't mind on use it to something almost equal to what you already have, buy a new phone every 6 months!
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RHBH said:
Or if you have enough money and don't mind on use it to something almost equal to what you already have, buy a new phone every 6 months!
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That's the ideal of course, sadly not everyone(including me) can upgrade that fast
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RHBH said:
Or if you have enough money and don't mind on use it to something almost equal to what you already have, buy a new phone every 6 months!
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Well..!! That's a good idea too!
I hate Samsung and never had it, but this time i planned to buy Galaxy S5.
But I will never compare anything to Sony, so i will keep buying Sony mobiles.

negrobembon said:
That's the ideal of course, sadly not everyone(including me) can upgrade that fast
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Your right! And i don't like to change my cellphone 2-3 times a year!
I bought Xperia Neo V(Used for year [Learned basic Android dev])>Xperia Z (Used for 9-10 months [Learned Anything yet i know and can do])>Xperia Z1(1 month ago-present [Improved alot in Dev])
There's nothing difference between Snapdragon 800 and 801 for me, both can play any game at max setting smoothly and camera is also the same (4K recording that's coming soon to Xperia Z1),
I will change my Z1 when i see a very major change like: QuadHD display, Sensors and..... Snapdragon 810