The Sony Xperia Bond Phone is Here in Singapore

The Bond Phone arrives in Singapore –

Sony Xperia™ V

• Sony Mobile’s latest smartphone, Xperia™ V, is showcased in Singapore with the release of Skyfall
• Xperia™ V features Sony’s award-winning arc design and best HD technology
• Includes super-fast download speeds with LTE and seamless connectivity with One-Touch NFC sharing

4 December 2012, Singapore – Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today showcased the highly-anticipated Bond Phone Xperia™ V for the first time in Singapore in conjunction with the release of Skyfall, the latest movie in the James Bond franchise.

Xperia™ V combines Sony’s best HD screen and camera with seamless connectivity that allows consumers to enjoy content on any screen – tablet, TV, laptop, at any time with just one touch through Near Field Communications (NFC) technology.

In addition, the Xperia™ V has the highest level of water resistance that a smartphone can endure (IP57*), making it indispensable and trusted by James Bond.

Xperia™ V builds on the same design language first introduced by the award-winning Xperia™ arc and Xperia™ arc S – combining a slim form factor with an emphasis on display for excellent viewing.

“With the best of Sony’s technology and connectivity in a sleek and durable design, Xperia™ V boasts incredible HD and LTE experiences and One-Touch sharing that would be the perfect companion for any secret agent”, commented Ola Lilja Molén, Head of SEA Markets of Sony Mobile Communications.

Xperia™ V key features:

• 4.3” HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for razor sharp quality content
• Latest generation clarity
• 13MP fast capture camera that goes from sleep mode to snap in just over a second
• Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities and a 720p HD front camera for the highest
• 1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery life, fast performance and ultra-sharp graphics
• LTE for the fastest data download speeds
• Easy connectivity with One-touch sharing enabled by NFC
• Clear audio+ for the highest level of sound quality
• PlayStation™ Certified
• Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Will be upgraded to Android version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) from mid Q1 2013
• Highest levels of dust and water resistance in a smartphone (IP55/57^*) ensure protection from the effects of immersion up to 1m for 30 minutes
• MHL connectivity for viewing content on a big screen without the need for a charger

^*IP55 Rating = Protected against dust-limited to ingress (no harmful deposits) and water projected by a nozzle (6.3mm) against enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects

IP57 Rating = Protected against dust-limited to ingress (no harmful deposits) and the effects of immersion between 15 cm and 1 m for 30 minutes

Availability

Sony Xperia™ V will be available in Singapore on 8 December 2012 at all operator stores, Xperia™ stores and Sony stores in the colours black and white at a recommended retail price of S$698.

Recommended Accessories

In addition to the existing 8GB memory, Sony’s Class 4 microSD card further expands Xperia™ V’s storage for a higher volume of photos, music and videos.  MicroSD cards with SD adapter are available at S$9.75 (4GB) and S$12.20 (8GB).  MicroSD cards without SD adapter are retailing at S$12.20 (8GB), $21.90 (16GB) and S$58.60 (32GB).

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