[Mizzle]

Sony Ericsson's upcoming 5-megapixel Cyber-shot phone, codenamed Kate (they didn't know, so we'll tell you!), was leaked just recently at cellphonesail.net. It is basically a C902 but with the slightly updated software (i.e. Java Platform 8.4 like on C905). Other than sporting a 5 megapixel resolution, the camera also features auto focus and smile shutter. It has a xenon flash and there's a button for switching between camera modes (still, video & preview).

There's no built-in GPS, nor is there a camera on the front for video calls. It operates on quad-band, EDGE, UMTS and HSDPA networks.

We're guessing Sony Ericsson will make things official about Kate in October along with a few other mid/high-end products. It'll probably be available late this year. Price-wise, we're looking at a phone that's likely to end at about 300 Euro.

Via: CellPhoneSail

From the Unofficial Sony Ericsson Blog:
http://blog.se-nse.n...el-kate-leaked/.

[Ly]

Hmmm no wifi

[weirdwilli]

Yeah it's a shame about the WiFi

The D-Pad looks like the K770's
Keypad seems similar to the C902's
And the curved back reminds me of the W902
Looks awesome

If only SE were to make this sub-£150 i'm sure they would have a real winner, but then again that could be said for most phones.

[Ly]

No way would they sell it at that kind of price.

[Mr.Phear]

Looks pretty good,
and October? With other mid/high end phones? Hm, maybe I'll hold off on that N-series for a couple more weeks and see what SE has for me... Mizzle can you tell us ANYTHING about the "others"?

[weirdwilli]

Lynott, on 2008-09-24 21:13, said:

No way would they sell it at that kind of price.

I agree with you, but remember, 300Euros is about £220?
IF they chose to break the £200 barrier by a few squids then everyone would be raving about it.

[Ly]

Yeah you're right.

[Reversedhex]

Lynott, on 2008-09-24 20:52, said:

Hmmm no wifi

what else would you expect on a 5mp low/mid end handset....

[Mizzle]

Mr. Phear,

'Rika' is one of them. There's another one as well, very interesting high-end one, but I cannot say if it's for an announcement in October or later. Hopefully October.

[Mr.Phear]

Hm, "very interesting" huh Miz?

Wanna tell us all if it's another Xperia?

Reversed- I wouldn't quite say its low end. I think it's pretty high end but not the top, which is why there is no Wi-Fi. Plus it cuts costs so that's a plus for people who don't really use Wi-Fi.
300Euro is around 430USD, which is pretty pricey... but its about what the G900 is now. A fair deal, if you ask me.

This post has been edited by Mr.Phear: 24 September 2008 - 09:52 PM

[Reversedhex]

Mr.phear
want i was saying is it is infact a midend phone + 5 mp camera....

hope you understand what i mean

[Mr.Phear]

Ah now I am with you. Makes sense to me now!

[Step666]

weirdwilli, on 2008-09-24 21:30, said:

IF they chose to break the £200 barrier by a few squids then everyone would be raving about it.

No they won't.
LG already has a 5MP handset under £100 on PAYG and is, apparently, prepping a mid-range 8MP handset.

A sub-£200 5MP handset will be nothing special by the time this is released.
Especially given that the impending release of the C905 will, likely, push the C902 down to around the £200 mark on PAYG - why would you go for a mid-range phone if you can get a handset like the C902 for the same price?

[WorthyStar007]

The front of the phone looks identical to a k610i

[shino03]

Smile shutter and Xenon flash and a bizarre camera at the back. I think this phone is up to something really interesting...

[Ishan Sardar]

never thought of that kinda SE b4.....intresting!!

[number1]

Has it got a lens cover???

[Ly]

I think so yes.

[Mr.Phear]

Lynott, on 2008-09-26 12:19, said:

I think so yes.

looks like it, because that "5MP" slide has that indent and then the phone has a black "hump" which look like they fit perfectly!

[Ly]

Yeah that's how I worked it out