Sony Ericsson has updated their Xperia mini lineup with next generation Xperia mini and Xperia mini pro featuring 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and run latest Android 2.3 (Gingerbread). Both the handsets will also have Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine and 720p video recording with 5-megapixel camera. Both phones are identical hardware-wise, except from slide-out QWERTY keyboard on Xperia mini pro.

Steve Walker, Head of Marketing, Sony Ericsson said, “We wanted to provide consumers even greater choice across the Xperia range, while building on the success of the original mini series. These turbo-charged smartphones now contain even more power, enhanced functionality, a larger screen and premium features unique to Sony Ericsson. They are packed full of features, making them a perfect choice for consumers looking for all the benefits of Android and Sony in a beautiful and easy to use compact form factor.”

Sony Ericsson Xperia mini and mini pro will be available globally in Q3 2011. No word on price yet. Check out the hands on videos of the two handset posted by Engadget below.