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Sony Xperia U
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Sony Xperia U

Released: 2012, February. Released 2012, MayPrice: About 140 EURStatus: Discontinued

Root Support Available

Bootloader unlock, Magisk root, recovery notes, and expert support are available for this device family.

Full Specifications

OSAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
CPUDual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
GPUMali-400
SAR1.09 W/kg (head) 0.93 W/kg (body)
SIMMini-SIM
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
Size3.5 inches, 33.8 cm, 2, (~55.8% screen-to-body ratio)
TypeTFT
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, DLNA
BrandSony
ModelSony Xperia U
PriceAbout 140 EUR
RadioStereo FM radio, RDS
SpeedHSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps
VideoN/A
CameraPhoto, /, Video
ColorsBlack, White/ exchangeable bottom caps in white, black, pink, yellow
SAR EU1.62 W/kg (head)
SingleVGA
StatusDiscontinued
Weight110 g (3.88 oz)
ChipsetNovaThor U8500
DisplayContrast ratio: 930:1 (nominal) / 1.758:1 (sunlight)
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 900 / 2100 - ST25i
FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Internal8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM
Released2012, February. Released 2012, May
Stand-byUp to 260 h (2G) / Up to 472 h (3G)
Announced2012, February. Released 2012, May
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP, EDR
Card slotNo
Talk timeUp to 6 h 36 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 36 min (3G)
3.5mm jackYes
Dimensions112 x 54 x 12 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 in)
Music playUp to 45 h
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density)
TechnologyGSM / HSPA
LoudspeakerVoice 65dB / Noise 65dB / Ring 72dB
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Audio qualityNoise -87.3dB / Crosstalk -87.7dB

Sony Xperia U Overview

About Sony Xperia U Sony Xperia U is a discontinued device from Sony's popular line of first class Android phones, released in the 2012. Sony Xperia U has a wide variety of great specifications such as 8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM with NovaThor U8500 , as well as ultrasonic fingerprint sensor. The thing that makes this decent smartphone special is its sleek design and an amazing all-screen design with no notches at all.

Rooting Information

Sony Xperia U can generally be rooted with a bootloader unlock and Magisk patched boot image workflow. Always match firmware build numbers before flashing.

Bootloader Information

Most Android rooting methods begin with bootloader unlock. Unlocking may wipe data, affect warranty, and disable some security features.

Recovery Information

Custom recovery support depends on chipset, kernel source availability, and community builds. Fastboot-based Magisk installation can work even when TWRP is unavailable.

FAQ

Can I root the Sony Xperia U?

The Sony Xperia U supports rooting through Magisk. You'll need to unlock the bootloader first, then flash a patched boot image. Check the rooting status card on this page for availability.

Does Sony Xperia U support custom recovery (TWRP)?

Many Sony devices support TWRP. Check our device page for recovery compatibility. If TWRP isn't available, you can still use Magisk through fastboot method.

Will rooting Sony Xperia U void warranty?

Yes, rooting the Sony Xperia U will void the manufacturer warranty. However, you can unroot using the stock firmware to potentially restore warranty coverage.

What Android version does Sony Xperia U run?

Check the specifications section above for the current OS version and upgrade history of your Sony Xperia U.