Sony Xperia U Black and Pure White, 8 GB
Detailed Review
Display
This Sony Xperia U bids sharp picture quality with its LCD display for an amazing viewing experience. This smartphone presents a resolution of 854x480 pixels. The Sony Xperia U possesses a display of 8.89 cms; approximately 3.5 inches. You get TFT LCD display with this device. The display of this phone possesses 16 colours. The screen size is normal, but a a size more colossal one would've worked more in your favour. You get Mobile Bravia Engine, Scratch-resistant, Anti-reflection Coating on Mineral Glass, Screenshot Capturing possesses in this phone in addition to the at par ones, enabling fine usability. With the TFT LCD display of Sony Xperia U, you get higher resolution without negotiating on the battery life.Battery
On 2G network, this device manages to bids 260 hrs of standby time. With the battery life of 5 hours of talk time, you might need to take up a cautious note while multitasking with this device, especially on 3G network. This device is credited with the typical Li-Ion battery. Under optimal settings, this phone manages to provide 472 hrs of standby time on 3G network. The battery of this smartphone that bids 6 hours of talk time on 2G network might be a point of apprehension for heavy users.Camera
Recording videos has as much pleasure as taking pictures with this smartphone, given its pixel resolution of Yes, 5 pixels and that it equips a recording mode of Yes, 1280 x 720. Megapixels are not the sole determiners of the quality of your images and videos. Based on the sensor quality and the smartphone's other applications; you are able to get surprisingly good photography results even with a Yes, 5 megapixels camera. Cutting on image quality in low light setting is a thing of the past, as the built-in Flash of this device performs really well. If you are one of those selective bunch of people who remained unfazed by the selfie storm, then the basic Yes, 0.3 MP front camera in this smartphone will not sway your choice. As a bonus to that, the LED provides awe-inspiring results even in faint light, so it does not matter even if the subject is far away.General Features
This smartphone, with dimensions of 54x112x12, comes pre-loaded with a number of possesses. The Sony Xperia U here possesses a Black and Pure White body. If your smartphone is the saving grace of your business life, then Document Viewer, Pushmail (Exchange ActiveSync) of the Sony Xperia U will definitely simplify and order your professional activities. Like most of the typical smartphones in the market, the Sony Xperia U possesses a touch screen. With a moderate weight of 110 g,it pronmises to not weigh down on your pockets. You get standard accessories such as Battery, Handset, Additional Cap (White Color), Screen Protector, Charger, Data Cable, SIM Card Adaptor in the box, in addition to the Sony Xperia U.Connectivity
The smartphone audio needs are satisfied by the 3.5 mm headphone jack. The built-in GPS that constantly updates the device's current location lets the user to keep up with the route while traveling. The wireless connectivity of the built-in Bluetooth of this phone is a winner in a hectic lifestyle, as it lets for instant syncing with compatible devices for file sharing and hands-free communication. This phone increases efficiency by assisting like a dongle when on the tethering mode, which lets the data connection to be used by other remote systems such as laptops, tablets or other smartphone devices. You get a Single Sim, GSM sim with this smartphone. If you mostly use your device for at par purposes such as emailing, chatting, calling and messaging, then the 2G connectivity offered should meet requirements. Save up on heavy 3G and 4G data charges by playing safe with the at par 2G connectivity offered by this smartphone. A higher network type are able to result in increased power consumption, and you occasion to reflect on this while making a decision. With a DLNA certification, this device are able to simply be switched on and it is ready for sharing digital content across multimedia devices. Whether it is about at par is credited with or advanced is credited with like Conference Call, Hands Free, Loudspeaker, Call Timer, Call Divert, this Sony Xperia U smartphone is created with all such is credited with in it. On top of the mobile data, this device have the flexibility to in a like manner be connected to the internet via Wi-Fi.Memory
With the xLOUD Audio Filter Technology, 3D Surround Sound possesses of the Sony Xperia U, you are able to feast your eyes on an audio delight with calling as well as with music. The Mali 400 MP graphics in this Sony Xperia U enables you to rejoice in your favourite games on the device. Stay off graphic intensive games and applications and the lower internal RAM of this smartphone will do the trick. Multimedia FM is a refreshing change from the set loop of your playlists. Limited data are able to be stored on the phone conveniently,but not an excessive amount. If you only plan to stick with the Sony Xperia U for basic functions, then the internal storage of 8 GB shouldn't be questionable.Performance
If you value your phone's battery life more than speed, then processors with high frequencies and multiple cores may not be the optimal option for you, even though they are the trend today. So, if you don't stick with your phone to handle many things at once, and would like to just stick with one task or function at a time, then this smartphone, which caters to you Dual Core processor, would be just the phone for you. You can avoid heating up your phone from over-usage and in a like manner save on its energy throughout the day by not overloading it with too many running apps, and completing just one task at a time. The Android v2.3 (Gingerbread), Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) operating system is the one delivering the awesome performance. This device possesses a ARM Cortex-A9 platform processor. This Sony Xperia U possesses a platform that performs at a frequency of GSM - 850, 900, 1800, 1900; UMTS - 2100 GHz. All the latest apps and trends will be available to you with the typical android operating system. With a 1 GHz processor frequency, the Sony Xperia U bids supreme performance. A lower frequency would mean the device would endure longer to respond, so for a smoother performance, a higher frequency would be optimal. The speed required by most popular apps are satisfied by the Sony Xperia U without any hindrance.Mr. Ajmera's Review (A business user)
My smartphone, no doubt, has to efficiently performs professional functions such as Document Viewer, Pushmail (Exchange ActiveSync), which Sony Xperia U does well. A small device like this might neatly fit in my pockets, but that's all it can and nothing much with the cramped screen size of 3.5 inches. I more than often go for efficient devices like the as it present me with a robust call management; as I am hardly ever off my phone. Bluetooth in my smartphone is essential more for hands-free calling than file sharing. I am mostly traveling around and even if it is in known streets, I prefer having my GPS navigation guiding me along, in case of traffic or diversions.Mrs. Iyer's Review (A homemaker)
I hate typing messages on the Sony Xperia U with its tiny keypad as I misspell a single word more than 3 times. Video recording is fun and lets me record all beautiful memories of birthday parties and the energy and excitement of a house party. A smartphone without a good camera is really not my choice, even if the Sony Xperia U sports other excellent features and fairly makes up. If you have as many photographs and videos on your phone as me, then you might have to delete a few because within few weeks you will face storage issues.Ishan's Review (A geek)
The 3.5 inch display may be quite decent for a smartphone but I don't like it for my reading or gaming purpose. Gaming is really a turn off on this 1 GHz smartphone; reading is still bearable. Dealing with lags and slow load time really makes me impatient when it comes to gaming. An internal RAM this low isn't capable of handling any level of multitasking or gaming. A hardcore gamer true to his passion would never prefer a smartphone with such a low storage, even if it can accommodate most of the apps, music and ebooks.Technical Specification
General Features | |
| Brand: | Sony |
| Business Features: | Document Viewer , Pushmail (Exchange ActiveSync) |
| Handset Color: | Black and Pure White |
| Form: | Bar |
| Keypad: | No |
| Call Features: | Conference Call , Hands Free , Loudspeaker , Call Timer , Call Divert |
| Model Name: | Xperia U |
| Touch Screen: | Yes , Capacitive |
| SIM Type: | Single Sim , GSM |
| Model ID: | ST25I |
| In the Box: | Battery , Handset , Additional Cap (White Color) , Screen Protector , Charger , Data Cable , SIM Card Adaptor |
Camera | |
| Video Recording: | Yes |
| Video Recording: | 1280 x 720 |
| Video Recording Frames: | 30 fps |
| Flash: | LED |
| Other Camera Features: | Auto Focus , 3D Sweep Panorama , Geo-tagging , Touch Focus , Face and Smile Detection , Image Stabilization , Self Timer , Image Editor |
| Zoom: | Digital Zoom - 16x |
| HD Recording: | HD |
| Rear Camera: | 5 MP |
| Front Facing Camera: | Yes , 0.3 MP |
Multimedia | |
| Video Player: | Yes |
| Video Player: | Supports 3GPP , MP4 , H.263 , H.264 , WMV , HD |
| Sound Enhancement: | xLOUD Audio Filter Technology , 3D Surround Sound |
| Ringtone: | MP3 |
| Music Player: | Yes , Supports MP3 , WAV , eAAC |
| FM: | Yes |
Internet & Connectivity | |
| Audio Jack: | 3.5 mm |
| Bluetooth: | Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes , Yes |
| Navigation Technology: | A-GPS , Google Maps |
| Internet Features: | |
| Wifi: | Yes , 802.11 b/g/n |
| GPRS: | Yes , 107 kbps |
| EDGE: | Yes , 296 kbps |
| USB Connectivity: | Yes , micro USB , v2 |
| Tethering: | USB , Wi-fi Hotspot |
| 3G: | Yes , 14.4 Mbps HSDPA , 5.76 Mbps HSUPA |
| DLNA: | Yes |
Other Features | |
| Sensors: | Accelerometer |
| Sensors: | Proximity Sensor , Compass , Light Sensor |
| Phone Book Memory: | Yes |
| Call Memory: | Yes |
| SMS Memory: | Yes |
| Important Apps: | Google Sync , Facebook , Gmail , Google Calendar , Google Gallery 3D , Google Voice Search , Google Talk with Video Chat , Twitter , NeoReader , Android Market , Google Lattitude , News and Weather , YouTube , Instant Messaging |
| Additional Features: | TrackID Music Recognition , Alarm Clock , Calendar , Screen Lock , Flight Mode , Animated Wallpaper , Equalizer , LCD Backlight , Voice Recognition , Wisepilot , Internal Phone Storage: 8GB (Up to 4GB User-accessible Memory) , Calculator , Predictive Text Input , Voice Input |
Display | |
| Display Resolution: | 854x480 Pixels |
| Other Display Features: | Mobile Bravia Engine , Scratch-resistant , Anti-reflection Coating on Mineral Glass , Screenshot Capturing |
| Display Type: | TFT LCD |
| Display Size: | 3.5 inches |
| Display Color: | 16 M |
Dimensions | |
| Weight: | 110 g |
| Size: | 54x112x12 mm |
Warranty | |
| Warranty Summary: | 1 year manufacturer warranty for Phone and 6 months warranty for in the box accessories |
Battery | |
| Talk Time (2G): | 6 hrs |
| Talk Time (3G): | 5 hrs |
| Standby Time (2G): | 260 hrs |
| Standby Time (3G): | 472 hrs |
| Battery Type: | Li-Ion |
| Capacity: | 1320 mAh |
Memory And Storage | |
| RAM: | 0.512 GB |
| Internal: | 8 GB |
| User Memory: | 4 GB |
Platform | |
| Operating Freq: | GSM - 850 |
| Operating Freq: | 900 , 1800 , 1900; UMTS - 2100 |
| User Interface: | Timescape |
| OS: | Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) , Android v4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Graphics: | Mali 400 MP |
| Java: | Yes |
| Processor Frequency: | 1 GHz |
| Processor: | ARM Cortex-A9 |
| Processor Cores: | Dual Core |
Prachi's Review (A social butterfly)
The 3.5 inches display of the Sony Xperia U was the first thing that grabbed my attention. I prefer texting over talking but this screen size is way too cramped to do that easily. It's not that amazing to own a smartphone with Yes, 5 MP camera resolution. There are cheaper options available that too with better camera resolution. I click hundreds of cool pics with my smartphone and don't think the pictures will be so cool with this phone. For me, a smartphone with secondary camera means loads of selfies. Me and my friends are a huge followers of the selfie and groupie trend, we hardly stop clicking 'em. If you find clicking selfies as cool as I do then you should definitely opt for a smartphone with an amazing secondary camera. My smartphone should be doing more than messaging, browsing and emails and that too simultaneously. I feel 2G networks are not reliable when it comes to this. I like the GPS feature, especially for new locations and traffic updates. I don't worry charging when I can charge my phone with the laptop; I can even transfer files with this. I can't be choosing between which media files to keep and which ones to delete, due to internal storage as low as 8 GB. It's irritating to delete favourite files from my smartphone due to memory issues, so I always go with larger internal storage.