Rumour has it that the first Android platform Sony Ericsson XPERIA handset is gearing up to come to the market as semcblog have posted that Sony Ericsson will announce the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 in early November.

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 is codenamed Rachel and is reportedly packing a specification sheet befitting the XPERIA name, such as a 4 inch WVGA capacitive touch screen, 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 processor, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth, an 8.1 megapixel camera with auto-focus and a 3.5mm jack.

Rumour has it the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X3 will probably pack Google’s Android 2.0 operating system which is due soon and will be available in Sensuous Black and Luster White.