Today Sony Ericsson announced its first Windows Mobile 6.5 Windows Phone, the XPERIA X2.  The X2 is the second Windows Mobile-powered smartphone from Sony Ericsson, and is expected to ship at the end of the year in “selected markets.”

The XPERIA X2a is actually of most interest in the U.S., as this is the version of the smartphone compatible with networks used in the States.  Features include a 3.2” 800×480 touchscreen, an 8.1MP camera, the Panels UI overlay, and a slide-out QWERTY keyboard.

The press release didn’t say anything about U.S. availability, which is sort of a bummer, but you can bet your Walkman that it’ll arrive here sooner or later.

Source: Sony Ericsson Press Release

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