Sony Xperia U

Name: Sony Xperia U
Brand: Sony
SKU: SKU614
Rating: 4.1 (10 reviews)

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Last Updated: 21st October 2025

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Key Specs

Display 3.50-inch (480x854)
Processor ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
Front Camera 0.3MP
Rear Camera 5MP
RAM 512MB
Storage 8GB
Battery Capacity 1320mAh
OS Android 2.3

Market Status Released

Release Date May 2012

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.

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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 21st October 2025, Sony Xperia U price in India starts at Rs. 4,990.

Sony Xperia U Price in India

Product Name	Price in India
Sony Xperia U (512MB RAM, 8GB) - Black & White	₹ 4,990

Sony Xperia U (512MB RAM, 8GB) - Black & White

₹ 4,990

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Sony Xperia U Full Specifications

General

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

Display

Screen size (inches)	3.50
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	480x854 pixels
Pixels per inch (PPI)	280

Hardware

Processor	1GHz dual-core
Processor make	ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500
RAM	512MB
Internal storage	8GB
Expandable storage	No

Camera

Rear camera	5-megapixel
Rear flash	LED
Front camera	0.3-megapixel

Software

Operating system

Android 2.3

Connectivity

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

Sensors

Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	No
Barometer	No
Temperature sensor	No

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Sony Xperia U St25i (Sep 13, 2013) on Amazon

My 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!!

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Chandu (Oct 8, 2015) on Amazon

This phone is looking small and very beautiful and also great experience with phone. I love so much Sony experia u st25i u have roccccccccccc

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Nice

Dr Waseem (Jul 5, 2014) on Amazon

Good mobile...

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Mini World

Shankar (Dec 13, 2013) on Amazon

I can say its Awesome. Sound Clarity is good, Display is ultimate. I can say its a mini world. Xperia Rocxxxxx

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No words than Awesome

Suresh, Cochin (Dec 3, 2013) on Amazon

Everything was great. Packing, price (Lower than the lowest), Shipping, Product Description... Everything was SuperbThanks Amazon. I love it and i recommend it.

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