Sony Xperia U

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Sony Xperia U Price

At the time of it's release in 2012, May, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Sony Xperia U was about 140 EUR.

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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

How to reset or factory restore Sony Xperia U device?

Sure, I'd be happy to help you with that. Here are the most common and recommended ways to reset or factory restore a Sony Xperia U device: 1. Using the Logout method 2. Using the Recovery method 3. Using the Quick Start method 4. Using the PC Companion method Please note that it is important to create a backup of all your data before proceeding with any of these methods. 1. Using the Logout method: This method involves signing out of the account associated with the device, which will erase all data and settings. * Press and hold the Power button and select Settings from the menu. * Select the Backup and Security tab. * Select Erase Vision, and then select the Reset now option. * Follow the prompts to complete the erasure process. 2. Using the Recovery method: This method involves booting the device into recovery mode and performing a factory reset. * Power off the device. * Press and hold the Volume Down button, and then press and hold the Power button until the Sony logo appears. * When the logo appears, press and hold the Volume Down button only until the Recovery menu appears. * Select Clear All User Data/Factory Data Reset. * Select Yes – Delete all user data/No – Keep individual user data. * Follow the prompts to complete the factory reset process. 3. Using the Quick Start method: This method involves using the built-in Quick Start feature to restore the device to its factory settings. * Power off the device. * Press and hold the Power button until the Sony logo appears. * When the logo appears, press and hold the Volume Button for 20 seconds, then press and hold the Power button until the device restarts. * Select Quick Start and you will be presented with options to restore the device to its factory settings. 4. Using the PC Companion method: This method involves using the PC Companion software to restore the device to its factory settings. * Connect the device to your computer using a USB cable. * Open Sony Computer Suite (also known as the PC Companion) and select the Backup and Restore tab. * Select Restore the device to its original settings option. * Select the Backup and Restore Factory Data option. * Select the Restore option. * Follow the prompts to complete the factory reset process. Again, it is important to create a backup of all your data before proceeding with any of these methods, and to use caution when resetting or factory restoring your device. I hope this information helps.

What is the battery life of the Sony Xperia U?

The Sony Xperia U has a battery life of up to 6 hours of talk time and up to 500 hours of standby time.

What is the display size of the Sony Xperia U?

The Sony Xperia U has a 3.5 inch display size.

What is the processor of the Sony Xperia U?

The Sony Xperia U is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor.


Specifications

Network

Technology: GSM / HSPA
2G bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands: HSDPA 900 / 2100 - ST25i
: HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 - ST25a
Speed: HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps

Launch

Announced: 2012, February. Released 2012, May
Status: Discontinued

Body

Dimensions: 112 x 54 x 12 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 in)
Weight: 110 g (3.88 oz)
SIM: Mini-SIM

Display

Type: TFT
Size: 3.5 inches, 33.8 cm2 (~55.8% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution: 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
Protection: Scratch-resistant glass

Platform

OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Chipset: NovaThor U8500
CPU: Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPU: Mali-400

Memory

Card slot: No
Internal: 8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM

Main Camera

Single: 5 MP, AF
Features: LED flash, panorama
Video: 720p@30fps

Selfie camera

Single: VGA
Video:

Sound

Loudspeaker: Yes
3.5mm jack: Yes

Comms

WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
Bluetooth: 2.1, A2DP, EDR
Positioning: GPS, A-GPS
Radio: Stereo FM radio, RDS
USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

Sensors: Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Battery

Type: Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery
Stand-by: Up to 260 h (2G) / Up to 472 h (3G)
Talk time: Up to 6 h 36 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 36 min (3G)
Music play: Up to 45 h

Misc

Colors: Black, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow
SAR: 1.09 W/kg (head)     0.93 W/kg (body)
SAR EU: 1.62 W/kg (head)
Price: About 140 EUR

Tests

Display: Contrast ratio: 930:1 (nominal) / 1.758:1 (sunlight)
Camera: Photo / Video
Loudspeaker: Voice 65dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 72dB
Audio quality: Noise -87.3dB / Crosstalk -87.7dB

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