MWC 2012: Sony Reveals Xperia P Combining Premium Aluminium Construction with Amazing Display Capabilities

In addition to the Xperia S and the Xperia U, Sony has also introduced the Xperia P, it’s multimedia-centric Android smartphone.

The Xperia P features a 4-inch 960×540 Reality Display with a new display technology that Sony calls “WhiteMagic” developed for excellent daylight viewing. At the Sony MWC press conference, where the device was unveiled, Sony’s CMO Steve Walker says the Xperia P is the “smartest and brightest smartphone display in the market”.

In addition to the display, Xperia P features an 8MP rear camera with Fast Capture and 1080p video recording, encased in an aluminium unibody design that carries the same design language as the Xperia S and Xperia U.

We’ll update the post with more details when we have them. Added specifications, photos and promotional videos for the Xperia P right after the jump.

Xperia P Specifications:
4-inch 960×540 Reality Display with WhiteMagic technology
Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine
1 GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM
8MP camera with fast capture and HD recording
16GB flash storage
1,305mAh battery
Size: 122×59.5×10.5 mm
Weight: 120 grams
NFC enabled with HDMI and DLNA connectivity
Launches on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Will be upgraded to Android platform 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during Q2 2012

Xperia P Photos

Xperia P Videos

Sony Xperia P product page here.