Sony Ericsson Xperia ray (ST18i)

The most outstanding features of Xperia ray are its light weight at just 100g and slim frame at 9.4 mm thin, making the handset fashionable and exquisite. Build-wise, the phone feels solid in the hands.

The latest Android 2.3 OS and 1GHz MSM8255 processor offer users a smooth experience. Although the 3.3-inch display is small, the FWVGA resolution screen with a 297ppi and Mobile Bravia Engine bring outstanding visual effects. The Xperia also ray supports WLAN, 3.5G network, GPS navigation and Bluetooth functions.

The handset features an 8.1-megapixel camera with a Sony Exmor R sensor and an LED photo light found on the back, which can produce satisfactory pictures, even in low light. There's also a front-facing VGA camera for videoconferencing. Located on the back of the ray is a second microphone for the noise-canceling feature.

The device comes in four colors — black, white, gold and pink. It retails at 1,550 to 1,700 yuan (US$246-269.9) in the Chinese market.