Tiny Xperia minis pack a punch

Sony Ericsson’s smartphone strategy continues to take shape with a new generation of Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro phones unveiled this week.

These tiny phones make up the budget-friendly end of the price spectrum and complement the earlier flagship phones. Surprisingly, the new doodads pack quite a punch and are worth considering when purchasing your next phone.

As cellphone makers try to pack more cores into your smartphone, it is just a matter of time before 1GHz mobile chips find their way into cheaper smartphones. …