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Display 3.50-inch (480x854)
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Processor ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
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Front Camera 0.3MP
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Rear Camera 5MP
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RAM 512MB
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Storage 8GB
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Battery Capacity 1320mAh
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OS Android 2.3
Sony Xperia U Review
- Design
- Display
- Software
- Performance
- Battery Life
- Camera
- Value for Money
- Good
- Good display
- Snappy and responsive
- Bad
- Limited storage
- Not one of the best 5 MP cameras
Post a separation from Ericsson, Sony seems to be eyeing the smartphone market with a new vigour and enthusiasm. Sony has recently launched three mid-range Android devices in the Indian market - Sony Xperia P, Sony Xperia Sola and Sony Xperia U. Price at Rs. 17,399, Sony Xperia U may be the cheapest of the three handsets but when compared to other similarly priced smartphones, will it be able to make a mark or fizzle out? We will find in this review.
Hardware/ Design
In terms of the design, Sony Xperia U looks quite similar to Sony Xperia P and Sony Xperia S but draws more resemblance to the latter. It sports a 3.5-inch screen with 854x480p resolution. Just below the screen are the three standard Android touch buttons for back, home and menu.
Sony Xperia U Summary
Sony Xperia U mobile was launched in May 2012. The phone comes with a 3.50-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 480x854 pixels at a pixel density of 280 pixels per inch (ppi). Sony Xperia U is powered by a 1GHz dual-core ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 processor. It comes with 512MB of RAM. The Sony Xperia U runs Android 2.3 and is powered by a 1320mAh removable battery.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Sony Xperia U on the rear packs 5-megapixel camera. It sports a 0.3-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
Sony Xperia U is based on Android 2.3 and packs 8GB of inbuilt storage. The Sony Xperia U is a single SIM (GSM) mobile that accepts a Micro-SIM card. The Sony Xperia U measures 112.00 x 54.00 x 12.00mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 110.00 grams. It was launched in Black and White colours.
Connectivity options on the Sony Xperia U include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v2.10, FM radio, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.
As of 18th September 2025, Sony Xperia U price in India starts at Rs. 4,990.
Sony Xperia U Price in India
Sony Xperia U price in India starts from ₹ 4,990. The lowest price of Sony Xperia U is ₹ 4,990 at Amazon on 18th September 2025.
Sony Xperia U Full Specifications
| Alternate names | ST25i, ST25a |
| Brand | Sony |
| Model | Xperia U |
| Price in India | ₹4,990 |
| Release date | May 2012 |
| Form factor | Bar |
| Dimensions (mm) | 112.00 x 54.00 x 12.00 |
| Weight (g) | 110.00 |
| Battery capacity (mAh) | 1320 |
| Removable battery | Yes |
| Colours | Black, White |
| Screen size (inches) | 3.50 |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Resolution | 480x854 pixels |
| Pixels per inch (PPI) | 280 |
| Processor | 1GHz dual-core |
| Processor make | ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 |
| RAM | 512MB |
| Internal storage | 8GB |
| Expandable storage | No |
| Rear camera | 5-megapixel |
| Rear flash | LED |
| Front camera | 0.3-megapixel |
| Operating system | Android 2.3 |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n |
| GPS | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v 2.10 |
| NFC | No |
| Infrared | No |
| USB OTG | No |
| Headphones | 3.5mm |
| FM | Yes |
| Number of SIMs | 1 |
| Wi-Fi Direct | No |
| Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
| SIM Type | Micro-SIM |
| GSM/CDMA | GSM |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G/ LTE | No |
| Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
| Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
| Proximity sensor | Yes |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Ambient light sensor | Yes |
| Gyroscope | No |
| Barometer | No |
| Temperature sensor | No |
Sony Xperia U User Review and Ratings
10 reviews
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good productSony Xperia U St25i (Sep 13, 2013) on AmazonMy sony xperia u st25i is great I love it. Good packaging and delivered on time. The phone works great only thing is it get really heated up easily. Got an extra changeable bottom cap too. Yeay!!Is this review helpful?
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Tammappa gklChandu (Oct 8, 2015) on AmazonThis phone is looking small and very beautiful and also great experience with phone. I love so much Sony experia u st25i u have rocccccccccccIs this review helpful?
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NiceDr Waseem (Jul 5, 2014) on AmazonGood mobile...Is this review helpful?
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Mini WorldShankar (Dec 13, 2013) on AmazonI can say its Awesome. Sound Clarity is good, Display is ultimate. I can say its a mini world. Xperia RocxxxxxIs this review helpful?
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No words than AwesomeSuresh, Cochin (Dec 3, 2013) on AmazonEverything was great. Packing, price (Lower than the lowest), Shipping, Product Description... Everything was SuperbThanks Amazon. I love it and i recommend it.Is this review helpful?
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