Sony Ericsson today announced the Xperia X2 phone, second-generation Xperia phone, which is Sony Ericsson’s most powerful phone released ever. The Xperia X2 phone is powered by Windows Mobile 6.5, a long-waited update of Microsoft Mobile operating system that supports multi-touch technology. The Xperia X2 features a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard, and a 3.2-inch touch screen with new 3D panel. It also features 8.1-megapixel digital camera with photo light, TV-output for sharing pictures and videos, and DVD quality video playback.

The Xperial X2 phone has 14 “panels” for easy access to frequent used programs such as Google, Windows Live, Skype, and CNN. There are 16 more panels that users could download.

“In the fast moving world we live in, the need to stay connected has never been so important.” said Sumit Malhotra, marketing business manager, Sony Ericsson. “We constantly rely on our mobile phones as an extension to the office and the XPERIA™ X2 debuting with Windows Mobile® 6.5, allows users to work quickly and efficiently while on the move. The XPERIA™ X2 also features a new range of interactive panels as well as SlideView, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities – perfect for those who need to see any missed incoming activity at a glance.”

“Windows® phones allow people to manage their whole world – from work to home to play – on a single handset,” said Stephanie Ferguson, general manager, product management, Microsoft Corp. “The XPERIA™ X2 taps the powerful messaging and multimedia capabilities in Windows Mobile® so customers can be in touch, productive and entertained wherever they are.”