Sony Xperia U

Added: 05.16.14 | Updated: 02.20.20
  • Model: Xperia U
  • Brand: Sony
  • Rating: 3.42 out of 5 (12 votes)
  • Price: 140 EUR
  • Year of manufacture: 2012
  • Dimensions: 112 x 54 x 12 mm
  • Weight: 110 g
  • Chipset: NovaThor U8500
  • Built-in memory: 8 GB (4 GB user available)
  • Screen: TFT 3.5 inches
  • Battery: 1320 mAh
  • Rear camera: Single, 5MP
  • Front camera: Single, 0.3MP

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Sony Xperia U specs

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Sony Xperia U Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Sony Xperia U

Other names

Previously known as Sony Ericsson ST25i Kumquat

Launch date

2012, February

Sony Xperia U PricePrice

First price

140 EUR

Sony Xperia U dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

4.41 in (112 mm)

Width

2.13 in ( 54 mm)

Depth

0.47 in ( 12 mm)

Weight

3.88 oz (110 grams)

Water resistant

Colors

Black, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow

Case

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Sony Xperia U screenScreen

Technology TFT
Size

3.5 in

Screen Area

33.8 cm2

Resolution

480 x 854 px

Points per inch

280 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

55.8%

Screen Protection

Scratch-resistant glass

Screen protector

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Sony Xperia U ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- NovaThor U8500

CPU

- Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9

GPU

- Mali-400

Sony Xperia U Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

8 GB (4 GB user available), 512 MB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Sony Xperia U SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

User Interface

Sony Xperia U main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP, AF

Features

LED flash, panorama

Video Recording 720p@30fps

Sony Xperia U selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-VGA

Sony Xperia U Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM Card Mini-SIM
Speed HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
SAR EU 1.62 W/kg (head)    
SAR 1.09 W/kg (head)     0.93 W/kg (body)    

Sony Xperia U wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth 2.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS Yes, with A-GPS
NFC No
USB microUSB 2.0, USB Host

Sony Xperia U Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

1320 mAh

Type

 Removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Standby - Up to 260 h (2G) / Up to 472 h (3G)
Video playback - Up to 6 h 36 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 36 min (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 45 h

Charging

-

Sony Xperia U sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio Stereo FM radio, RDS
Others -Sony 3D surround sound audio technology
-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others

Performance Benchmark

Sony Xperia U antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score9020 (Position 1891 out of 2128)

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Sony Xperia U geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 4 Single Core275 (Position 1000 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core493 (Position 998 out of 1022)

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Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Sony. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sony Xperia U cost?

The price of the Sony Xperia U varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 140 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Sony Xperia U come out?

Sony Xperia U mobile was launched on in these colors: Black, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow.

What is the size and weight of Sony Xperia U ?

The Sony Xperia U has dimensions of Height: 112 mm Width: 54 mm Thickness: 12 mm and weighs approximately 110 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Sony Xperia U?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 3.5 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 480 x 854 px at a pixel density of 280 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Sony Xperia U have?

Device comes with chipset NovaThor U8500 with processor Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9. Sony Xperia U is available with internal memory of 8 GB (4 GB user available), 512 MB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Sony Xperia U?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 5 MP, AF and features like LED flash, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Sony Xperia U?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of VGA and features like