Following the launch of Sony Ericsson’s new Android handset last week, Telstra has revealed that it will be adding the Xperia X10 smartphone to its line-up.

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The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, which operates on Google’s Android OS, features a large four-inch touchscreen display, has a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and will include Telstra applications such as Mobile Foxtel, Whereis Navigator and Yellow Pages Mobile.

Telstra’s Executive Director, Mobility Products, Ross Fielding said, “The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 one of the most distinctive looking smartphones available. Add to this a fast 1GHz processor to power rich phone graphics, video playback and multitasking plus a connection to Australia’s largest and fastest 3G network and you have an appealing package.”

“Telstra Next G customers will also be able to personalise their Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 by selecting from thousands of free and paid-for applications available from the Android Market – including games, transport apps, productivity tools, fitness apps and news services,” added Fielding.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 will be available from 4 May 2010 for $0 upfront on Telstra’s $110 Ultimate plan, which includes 150MB of data each month for 24 months and $0 upfront on the $99 cap plan for 24 months. It can also be purchased outright for an RRP of $1099.