Ports & interfaces
| USB version |
2.0 |
| USB port |
Y |
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB B |
Networking
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| 2G standards |
GSM, GPRS, EDGE |
| 3G standards |
HSPA |
| 3G bands supported |
800, 850, 1900, 2100 MHz |
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 |
Camera
| Video recording |
Y |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
0.3 MP |
| Digital zoom |
16 x |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
5 MP |
| Video stabilizer |
Y |
| Flash type |
LED |
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
Display
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
| Display type |
TFT |
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 |
| Microphone mute |
Y |
Multimedia
| Image formats supported |
BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG, WBMP |
| FM radio |
Y |
| Speakers |
Stereo |
| Radio Data System (RDS) |
Y |
Navigation
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| Electronic compass |
Y |
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
Other features
| Voice recording |
Y |
| Java technology |
Y |
| Ringer type |
MP3 |
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 |
Call management
| Speakerphone |
Y |
| Call timer |
Y |
| Call divert |
Y |
| Call hold |
Y |
| Conference call |
Y |
| Vibrating alert |
Y |
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Caller ID |
Y |
Messaging
| E-mail |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Instant messaging (IM) |
Y |
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Subscription
| Subscription type |
No subscription |
Additionally
| 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, White
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