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The editors liked
Decent screen
Well built
Strong feature set
Great social integration and smooth performance from the Android Operating System
Solid hardware
Lots of features for a sub-£200
SIM-free smartphone
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
Attractive design
Decent screen colours
Inexpensive
Handling
Original design
Decent audio out
Impressive camera for price
Expensive-looking design
STAMINA battery mode
Clear
Vibrant display
Small but chunky
Dualcore processor
Cool interchangeable lip
Featurepacked midrange snapper.
Smart design
Featurepacked midrange camera
Good build quality
Compact
Lightweight
Very portable
Fast performance
Excellent display
Dual-core power in a pocket-friendly package
Snazzy coloured mood lights
Solid construction
Clear display
Fast
Smooth Android
Clever Facebook integration
Nice music player
Bright 4.3-inch display
Intuative interface
Responsive interface
Sharp and vivid display
Solid performer
Dedicated camera key
Snappy camera
Good looking screen
Good battery life
Distinctive design
Sharp if small screen
Capable processor
Front camera
Interesting design
Reasonable price
The editors didn't like
Older design
Apps slow to load
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
Published: 2013-03-18, Author: John , review by: techradar.com
Decent screen, Well built, Strong feature set
Older design, Apps slow to load
We are left a little confused at the end of this review, mainly because we really wanted to like the Xperia L. We're always fans of a phone that you can show off to your friends and have them say "yeah, that's a nice phone", only for you to be able to say...
Published: 2013-03-18, Author: Mike , review by: pocket-lint.com
Abstract: In addition to the new mid-range Xperia SP, Sony's also updated its entry-level model with the introduction of the Xperia L, and Pocket-lint was on hand to have a tinker with this latest affordable Xperia handset. Although Sony won't confirm exactly how...
Very high SAR, Very little nonexpandable memory, Lacks responsiveness and fluidity, Android 2.3 only, Video/photo picture quality
The original design and quality finishing make the Xperia U an attractive device. It fits well in your hand and has good sound, but the camera function and responsiveness are disappointing. Probably the biggest drawback to this phone is the low, non-expan...
Abstract: The Xperia U is the cheapest entry-level model in Sony’s new range of Android smartphones and costs £190 without contract, or around £150 on pay as you go. Despite the price, it has the same dual-core 1GHz processor as the mid-range £270 Xperia P and n...
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...
