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Sony launches Xperia M; costs Rs 12,990

Last updated on: August 22, 2013 16:36 IST

Sony launched Xperia M smartphone in India which features the company’s innovative one-touch functions and its signature premium design similar to that of Xperia Z.

The company plans to sell both single SIM and dual SIM models of the phone. The single SIM Xperia M is selling around Rs 12,990 at most retailers.

The phone features 4-inch screen and the display has a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels.

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Sony launches Xperia M; costs Rs 12,990

Last updated on: August 22, 2013 16:36 IST

The phone has NFC (near field communication) that allows users to share files and multimedia with other devises with just one-touch.

It also features customisable indicator lights that you can use to set for alerts for Facebook updates, SMS and incoming calls.

Xperia M has a 5MP primary (back) camera that lets the user records HD videos. The secondary camera is 0.3MP.

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Sony launches Xperia M; costs Rs 12,990

Last updated on: August 22, 2013 16:36 IST

Xperia M is powered by 1GHz dual core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and comes with 1GB RAM.

Power comes from 1750 mAh that the company claims can deliver 9 hours of talk time on 3G and 10 hours of talk time on 2G.

According to the company press release, Sony Xperia M single SIM comes with the older version of the operating system - Jelly Bean 4.1 while the dual SIM phone will comes with Android 4.2.

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Sony launches Xperia M; costs Rs 12,990

Last updated on: August 22, 2013 16:36 IST

Sony Xperia M specifications

Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4, Dual Core

Graphics: Adreno 305

Display: 4-inch TFT with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels

Camera: Primary is 5MP with HD video recording and LED flash; the front is 0.3MP

Memory: Comes with 4GB of internal memory and can be expanded up to 32GB

RAM: 1GB

Battery: 1750 mAh that offers 10 hrs talk time of 2G and 9 hours on 3G

Sensors: Magnetometer, eCompass, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer