Sony Xperia U
Verge Review
The Xperia U is the final piece of Sony’s NXT series puzzle. In March came the flagship Xperia S, a good device that shipped with outdated software. It’s only just been updated to Android 4.0. Our verdict? It’s not thinner, faster, stronger, or in any other way better than the pack. Next up was the Xperia P, a mid-range device that really impressed, but was difficult to recommend running Android 2.3. Now the Xperia U is here, presenting itself as an entry-level option for those looking...Basic Specs
| Thickness | 0.47 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.24 pounds |
| Form factor | Slab |
| Screen size (diagonal) | 3.5 inches |
| Operating system | Android |
| Launch OS version | 2.3 |
Tech Specs
Hardware
| Height | 4.41 inches |
|---|---|
| Width | 2.13 inches |
| Thickness | 0.47 inches |
| Weight | 0.24 pounds |
| Form factor | Slab |
| Color | White, Black |
Display
| Screen size (diagonal) | 3.5 inches |
|---|---|
| Technology | LCD |
| Pixel arrangement | RGB |
| Resolution (Y) | 854 px |
| Resolution (X) | 480 px |
| PPI | 280 |
Connectivity
| GSM | Yes |
|---|---|
| GSM frequencies supported | 1900, 1800, 900, 850 |
| UMTS / HSPA | Yes |
| UMTS frequencies supported | 900, 2100, 1900, 850, 1800 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| GPS | Yes |
Processor
| Brand / family | NovaThor |
|---|---|
| Model | U8500 |
| Clock speed | 1 GHz |
| Number of cores | 2 |
Memory
| RAM size | 512 MB |
|---|
Storage
| Internal size | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| External | Yes |
Front Camera
| Resolution | 0.3 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Video resolution | VGA |
Rear Camera
| Resolution | 5 megapixels |
|---|---|
| Focus type | Autofocus |
| Video resolution | 720p |
Software
| Operating system | Android |
|---|---|
| Launch OS version | 2.3 |
Interface
| Headphone jack | 3.5mm |
|---|---|
| Other ports | Micro USB |
Battery
| Capacity | 1320 mAh |
|---|
Benchmarks
| Quadrant | 2466 |
|---|---|
| Vellamo | 1090 |
| GLBenchmark 720p | 20 FPS |
| GLBenchmark 1080p | 10 FPS |
| AnTuTu | 5430 |
6.5
Average User Review
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- Design 8
- Display 6
- Camera(s) 6
- Reception / call quality 8
- Performance 5
- Software 4
- Battery life 10
- Ecosystem 7
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