Sony Ericsson’s upcoming Cyber-shot handsets; Kate is actually C510

It seems we were wrong. The latest information we have is that the upcoming Sony Ericsson (NYSE: SNE) Kate will be named C510, rather than C912, indicating that we’re talking about an entry-level Cyber-shot phone here. In addition, we’ve heard the C510 will hit the stores within a month or so.

But that’s not all. We also have information about two other Cyber-shot models – Filippa and Frances.

All three phones (including Kate) will boast Cyber-shot UI 2.0, face detection, BestPic, Photo fix, Smile Shutter and active lens cover. As for the rest of the specs, here they follow.

Sony Ericsson Kate aka C510:

• 2.2-inch QVGA display
• 3.2 megapixel camera with auto-focus
• 120 Mb in-built memory + M2 card slot
• Photo and video light
• Illuminated imaging shortcuts

Sony Ericsson Filippa:

• 2.2-inch QVGA display
• 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus
• 140 Mb in-built memory + M2 card slot
• Xenon flash and video light
• Illuminated imaging shortcuts

Sony Ericsson Frances:

• 2.4-inch QVGA display
• 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus
• aGPS
• Image stabilization
• Photo and video light
• Slider form factor

[Via: SEMC blog]