Sony Xperia U All specs
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Android phone with 1GHz Dual-core median processor provides good performance when performing some functions of the Sony Xperia U (ST25a)
With one SIM card slot, the Sony Xperia U (ST25a) allows download up to 14.4 Mbps for internet browsing, but it also depends on the carrier.
Good connectivity of this device includes Bluetooth 2.1 + A2DP, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz), but it lacks NFC connection.
Device with 110 grams including the battery. The Sony Xperia U (ST25a) phone is relatively thin with 12mm thickness.
Summary
🔄 Android 4.0.4
TFT LED-Backlit LCD
60Hz
💽 ROM: 8GB
🤳 (front) 0.3MP
📱 Model features | |
Sony Xperia U | |
Model | Xperia U (ST25a) |
Other model names | Sony Xperia U ST25, Sony Kumquat |
Country or region available | ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() (Latin America), Brazil, Canada, USA |
Brand | Sony |
Release date | 5/7/2012 |
Depth | 12 millimeters (0.47 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 54 x 112 millimeters (2.13 x 4.41 in) |
Weight | 110 grams (3.85 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | Not supported |
📲 Display | |
Sony Xperia U | |
Display type | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
Screen size | 3.5" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 480x854 pixels (16:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 4-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 280 PPI |
Colors | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
Refresh rate | 60Hz |
Display features | Not supported |
🤖 Operating System | |
Sony Xperia U | |
System version | Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread |
Firmware update | Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS |
User Interface | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | |
Sony Xperia U | |
Chipset | 32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 (45nm) |
CPU | Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-400 MP1 |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | |
Sony Xperia U | |
RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 |
Internal storage | 8GB (4GB available) |
External storage | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | |
Sony Xperia U | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | Not supported |
Primary 5G network | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported |
📷 Camera | |
Sony Xperia U | |
Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels |
Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
Autofocus | Autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported |
HDR | Not supported |
Camera extras | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | |
Sony Xperia U | |
Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | VGA (640x480) |
Front flash | Not supported |
Focal aperture | feature not registered |
Focal length | feature not registered |
Sensor size | feature not registered |
Pixel size | feature not registered |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | |
Sony Xperia U | |
Loudspeaker | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM (RDS) |
TV | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV |
Audio formats | MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV |
🔌 Connectivity | |
Sony Xperia U | |
USB | MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP |
WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) |
DLNA | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging |
NFC | Not supported |
Infrared port | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | |
Sony Xperia U | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient Light sensor Compass Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported |
🔋 Battery | |
Sony Xperia U | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable) BA600 |
Battery capacity | 1320 mAh |
Charger, watts | Wired charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | 5.6 hours |
Standby | 472 hours (19.7 days) |
➕ Other features | |
Sony Xperia U | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported |
Video calling | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
Antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Black, White • Exchangeable bottom caps: White, Black, Pink, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • xLoud • 3D surround sound • WiFi hotspot • Java framework |
☢️ Radiation rate | |
Sony Xperia U | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.09W/kg (head), 0.93W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 1.62W/kg (head) |
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