Sony Ericsson A8i Hits China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA Network

Mobile phone maker Sony Ericsson has just announced the launch of a new device aimed at the Chinese market, the Sony Ericsson A8i, which includes support for China Mobile’s TD-SCDMA network.

According to the company, this is its first smartphone to include support for TD-SCDMA technology, while being powered by the carrier's OMS 2.0 mobile platform.

The new mobile phone comes to the market with a 3.5-inch touchscreen display and packs CMMB mobile TV functionality, being able to deliver amazing high-definition visual effects.

The features list of this device includes:
- High-speed, easy-to-use OMS 2.0 smartphne platform which is fully supported by China Mobile’s entertainment services and applications
- Support both TD-SCDMA 3G networks and WLAN connections
- Stylish design featuring the human curvature design concept
- Features Sony Ericsson signature entertainment applications such as TrackID, linked directly with China Mobile’s music download service

The handset comes to the market with a stylish form factor, packing a human curvature design concept that can be seen across the Sony Ericsson portfolio.

Moreover, it comes with a series of signature applications pre-loaded, including TrackID, which was linked China Mobile’s entertainment download service.

“The Sony Ericsson A8i underpins our commitment to delivering the most entertaining smart phones. By combining the best communication and entertainment experiences on an open platform we are giving our customers the best possible consumer experience,” Bert Nordberg, President & CEO, Sony Ericsson, stated.

The new device also comes with a 5-megapixel camera, Bluetooth stereo (A2DP), Microsoft Exchange Active-Sync, MMS and SMS, FM radio, 3.5 mm audio jack, aGPS and Micro USB connectivity.

It packs 200 MB of internal memory, complemented by a microSD memory card slot with support for up to 32GB of additional storage space.

Measuring 117 x 59 x 14 mm and weighing in at 136 grams, the phone packs a battery able to deliver up to 5 hours of talk time or up to 260 hours of standby time on GSM (7 hours and 30 min / 260 hours on TD-SCDMA).

The new Sony Ericsson A8i should be released on select markets in the fourth quarter of the ongoing year.