The Xperia X1 is the first mobile handset under Sony Ericsson's new premium sub-brand Xperia.

The official global launch of the Xperia X1 will take place at Tent London as part of London Design Week between September 18 and 21st. 

The handset will be available in other markets across Europe, Asia and Latin America throughout Q4 2008.

''We are extremely pleased with the innovation and new user experience we have created for consumers on the Xperia  X1,'' said Rikko Sakaguchi CVP and head of creation and development at Sony Ericsson.

Sakaguchi said, ''The in-depth demonstration on the web cast will showcase how this handset is truly unique. The nine panel eco-system puts the user in total control of the primary experiences available on the phone and allows consumers to personalise the panel interface to suit their needs and lifestyle.''

The Sony Ericsson CVP claims that cell phone has the highest quality screen on the market, four-way navigation keys and optical joy stick to give a stress less browsing experience. The cellphone has a super fast processor and network speed which bridges the gap between personal, entertainment and work mobile needs.''

The Xperia X1 is the first product under Sony Ericsson's new premium sub-brand Xperia.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 at a glance

Camera
Auto focus
3.2 megapixel camera
Photo light
Video recording
Music

Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Music tones
Windows Media Player™ Mobile
3D games
FM radio
Java
Video streaming
Video viewing
Internet

Internet Explorer Mobile
Opera 9.5 browser
RSS feeds
Communication and Messaging

Polyphonic ringtones
Speakerphone
Vibrating alert
Video calling
Email
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Text messaging (SMS)
Design

Xperia panels
Optical Joystick navigation
Navigation key
Picture wallpaper
Touch navigation
Organiser

Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document editors
Document readers
Flight mode
Handwriting recognition
Notes
Phone book
Tasks
Touchscreen
Connectivity

aGPS
Bluetooth technology
Modem
Synchronisation
USB support
WLAN
Windows Mobile Operating System 6.1

Microsoft Outlook Mobile: email, contacts, calendar, tasks
Microsoft Office Mobile: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Internet Explorer Mobile
Windows Media Player Mobile
Windows Live
Utility Applications: file explorer, calculator, pictures & video, notes
Facts and Figures

Size:
110 x 53 x 16.7 mm
Weight: 158 grams
Available colours: Solid Black and Steel Silver
Main screen: 65,536 color TFT
Resolution: 800 X 480 pixels
Size: 3 inches

Memory                        
Phone memory: up to 400 MB
microSD™ memory card support

Networks
UMTS 900/1900/2100
UMTS 850/1900/2100
EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
HSUPA/HSDPA

(as per the company's website)