Camera
| Digital zoom |
16 x |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
5 MP |
| Video stabilizer |
Y |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Built-in camera |
Y |
| Flash type |
LED |
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
0.3 MP |
Messaging
| E-mail |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Networking
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
| 3G bands supported |
1900, 2100, 800, 850 MHz |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| 2G standards |
GSM, GPRS, EDGE |
| 3G standards |
HSPA |
Call management
| Call timer |
Y |
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Call hold |
Y |
| Conference call |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Caller ID |
Y |
Certificates
| Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified |
Y |
Processor
| Processor frequency |
1 GHz |
Ergonomics
| Accelerometer |
Y |
| Ambient light sensor |
Y |
| Proximity sensor |
Y |
Storage
| Internal storage capacity |
8 GB |
| USB mass storage |
Y |
Display
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Display type |
TFT |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
Software
| Operating system version |
2.3 |
| Office support |
Y |
Performance
| Video call |
Y |
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Notes |
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Personalization |
Widgets, Shortcuts, Menu, Icons |
| Microphone mute |
Y |
Other features
| Video playback |
Y |
| Music player |
Y |
| Voice recording |
Y |
| Rotating |
Y |
| EDGE |
Y |
| Java technology |
Y |
| Ringer type |
MP3 |
| GPRS |
Y |
Ports & interfaces
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB B |
| USB version |
2.0 |
Multimedia
| Image formats supported |
WBMP, BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG |
| FM radio |
Y |
| Radio Data System (RDS) |
Y |
Battery
| Continuous audio playback time |
45 h |
| Standby time (3G) |
472 h |
| Standby time (2G) |
260 h |
| Talk time (3G) |
5.36 h |
| Talk time (2G) |
6.36 h |
| Continuous video playback time |
5 h |
Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Navigation
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| Electronic compass |
Y |
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
Additionally
| Wireless connections |
Y |
| Battery performance |
1320 mAh |
| Internal RAM |
0.5 GB |
Xperia U - 3.5", 854 x 480, TFT, GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA, 1 GHz NovaThor U8500 Dual-core Cortex A9, 8GB, 5MP, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi, Android 2.3, Black/Pink
<b>Sony Xperia™ U – Powerful and personal</b>
<b>Get yourself a front row seat. Enjoy the sights and sounds of your favourite films and music bombarding your senses. On Xperia™ U’s razor sharp Reality Display, and in 3D surround sound. Snap photos fast, film videos in super-sharp HD, and share them with your friends in a flash. Enjoy it all with super quick performance powered by a dual core processor. Let the true you shine through with super snazzy coloured bottom caps and a transparent band that changes colour to suit your themes, photos and album art.</b>
<b>Made for movies</b>
Watch every moment from every movie in crystal clear colours. See every smile from last year’s party in true detail. Sheer video magic on the 3.5” Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine. And with a dualcore processor at its heart, you’ll enjoy super-fast performance whether surfing the web or enjoying the latest Hollywood blockbusters from Sony Entertainment Network.
<b>Don’t miss the hit</b>
Watching volleyball on the beach? Capture the smash, not the sand. Fire up the camera. Fire off the shots. From sleep to snap in just over a second. And with 5 megapixels and face detection you’ll shoot that winning smile. Fancy something more moving? Why not film the whole tournament in razor sharp high definition?
<b>Live the sound</b>
Start your own sing-a-long. Download that summer playlist. Enjoy it all in crisp and loud sound with xLoud and 3D surround sound Sony audio technology. Plug in your earphones, sit back and listen, as the deep bases and high trebles shoot around your head.
<b>Add some shine to your life</b>
Watch the transparent band light up your life. It reflects your favourite artists’ album arts with matching colours when you browse through your music, and changes to match the shades in your photos. Or why not choose a theme that matches the exchangeable cap? Then you'll see the transparent band light up in the same colour when you receive a call.
<b>Sony Entertainment Network</b>
1.
<b>Your ultimate source for digital entertainment</b>
<b>Feasts for film fans, masses of music. Enjoy a catalogue with millions and millions 2 of songs from Music Unlimited. Or download your favourite hit movies from Video Unlimited. It’s all on Sony Entertainment Network. No trips to the store. No late fees. Just pure entertainment. The best tracks from Music Unlimited. The latest movies from Video Unlimited – enjoy everything with one account. It’s the perfect fit for a life full of entertainment.</b>
<b>1.Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited are not available in every market.</b>
<b>2.The number of tracks available by country varies</b>
