Sony Xperia U
The Sony Xperia U is a budget-focused device, powered by the NovaThor U8500, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Entry-level · Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size3.5" · 112 x 54 x 12 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 in)
ChipsetNovaThor U8500
RAM512MB
Storage512MB | 8GB
Main Camera5 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓512GB of RAM — plenty for heavy multitasking and keeping many apps open
✓Lightweight at 110g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,320 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic NovaThor U8500 for simple tasks only
✗5 MP main camera — basic quality, limited for photography enthusiasts
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingPhotography
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, February. Released 2012, May
Also Known As
Previously known as Sony Ericsson ST25i Kumquat
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
NovaThor U8500
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
OS
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
RAM
512MB
Heavy multitasking without slowdowns
💻 Display
Sharpness
280 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
📷 Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
Basic quality — limited flexibility
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,320 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
110g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
112 x 54 x 12 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 in)
Colors
Black, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
📶 Network
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia U does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA.
No, the Sony Xperia U does not support a memory card.
The Sony Xperia U SIM configuration: Mini-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia U has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia U ships with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).
The Sony Xperia U uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Sony Xperia U supports Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA.
The Sony Xperia U has 2.1, A2DP, EDR.
