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TOKYO, JAPAN, August 10, 2011 --- NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today the launch of its Xperia™ ray SO-03C smartphone. Manufactured by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, the new Xperia™ model boasts a thin, lightweight aluminum body that is just 53 mm wide.

Representing the latest in intelligent mobile communications and entertainment, the Xperia™ ray SO-03C is powered by a fast 1GHz CPU and built on the Android™ 2.3 operating system. The new handset incorporates several of Sony’s advanced technologies, such as the xLOUD™ audio technology, which delivers unprecedented sound, and an Exmor R for mobile-powered 8.1-megapixel camera with face-detection and autofocus features to ensure superior quality videos and images.

Other features of the Xperia™ ray SO-03C include a high-resolution, 3.3-inch touchscreen Reality Display utilizing the Mobile BRAVIA^® Engine, and Sony Ericson’s POBox™ Touch 4.3, a unique predictive text-input system that makes typing in either Japanese or English quicker and easier.

Available in three stylish and attractive colors, the Xperia™ ray SO-03C will hit docomo shops on August 27. Pre-orders will be accepted from August 12.

(Attachment 1) Main Specifications of Xperia™ ray SO-03C

(Attachment 2) Xperia™ ray SO-03C— Compatibility with Selected Services and Features —

About NTT DOCOMO

NTT DOCOMO is a world-leading mobile operator and growing provider of comprehensive services centered on mobility. The company serves over 58 million customers in Japan via advanced wireless networks, including a nationwide 3G network and one of the world’s first commercial LTE networks. Leveraging its unique capabilities as a mobile operator, DOCOMO is a leading developer of cutting-edge technologies for NFC mobile payments, mobile GPS, mobile TV, intuitive mobile assistance, environmental monitoring, smart grids and much more. Overseas, the company provides technical and operational expertise to eight mobile operators and other partner companies. NTT DOCOMO is listed on the Tokyo (9437), London (NDCM) and New York (DCM) stock exchanges. Please visit www.docomo.ne.jp/english for more information.

Xperia is a trademark or registered trademark of Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.
Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
BRAVIA, xLOUD, Exmor R for mobile and POBox are registered trademarks of Sony Corporation.
POBox is a technology co-developed by Sony Computer Science Laboratories, Inc. and Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.