The Sony Xperia U is a mid-range Android smartphone released in 2012. It features a 3.5-inch WVGA display, a 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage, a 5-megapixel rear-facing camera, and a 1,500 mAh battery.
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 |
