Abstract: Sony's Xperia range of smartphones is now an established brand, and the new Xperia U follows the form quite well. It is a small handset, in size as well as in price, and it might well have its greatest appeal among those who like a bit of bling with their...
Great social integration and smooth performance from the Android Operating System, solid hardware, lots of features for a sub-£200, SIM-free smartphone
720p video recording and playback struggled in our tests, unusual styling may put some off, a little too much plastic in places, Xperia U design, At a glance the phone is stylish, with an eye-catching, if slightly gimmicky band of colour at the base. Whet
Interchangeable cover, Customisable colour LED notification bar, Striking design, Excellent onscreen touch keyboard with swipelike functionality built in, The Bad:, Sluggish performance, Odd position of navigation keys, White Back cover attracts dirt and
Sluggish performance, Odd position of navigation keys, White Back cover attracts dirt and discolours, No microSD card slot, Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS feels outdated
Whilst the Sony Xperia U won't stand tall against higher powered opposition (which have a higher price tag), the smartphone will definitely stand tall against its competition in the low-end market.Available for £165 in the UK, the Sony Xperia U takes on t...
Abstract: Did you enter our competition to win a Sony Xperia U ? If you did, make sure you join us in an hour for the BIG reveal of the winner, especially as it could be YOU that gets your hands on this lovely smartphone. We unboxed the Xperia U that landed at UKMR...
Published: 2012-07-05, Author: Gary , review by: techradar.com
Solid construction, Clear display, Fast, smooth Android, Clever Facebook integration, Nice music player
Awful 720p video, No SD card slot, Only 4GB storage, Browser looks dated, Stiff camera button
If you're not caught up in today's obsession with enormous display sizes, the Sony Xperia U is a great choice of smartphone. It has all the speed, power and features of the larger Android phones that cost two or three times as much - your only compromise...
Distinctive design, Sharp if small screen, Capable processor, Front camera
No memory expansion, A bit too small overall
It is hard not to be impressed by the Xperia U's screen resolution or by Sony's efforts to squeeze in a dual-core processor. But on the other hand, Sony's failure to allow for memory expansion and the old hat Android 2.3 are downers, and overall the hand...
Dual-core power in a pocket-friendly package; Snazzy coloured mood lights
Not everyone will dig the mood lighting; No microSD card slot
The Android-powered Sony Xperia U is cheap, cheerful, cute as a button and -- provided you're not too demanding of it -- fleet of foot. Large-handed folk may find it fiddly though....
Clear, vibrant display; small but chunky; dualcore processor; cool interchangeable lip
Unimpressive battery life; stiff camera key; too small for some users
The Sony Xperia U is small enough to pop in a pocket or bag, plus it has a dual-core chip and clear display, making it a great media machine for films and games...
Good build quality, Compact, Lightweight, Very portable, Fast performance, Excellent display
Poor camera, Interface is a bit intrusive
We were pleasantly surprised by the Xperia U, it's a very sharp and cohesive package that we would actually recommend to people looking for a good entry-level Android handset.The Xperia U will typically cost somewhere in the region of £200 SIM-free, which...
