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Sony Xperia U review

It is hard not to be impressed by the Xperia U's screen resolution or by Sony's efforts to squeeze in a dual-core processor. But on the other hand, Sony's failure to allow for memory expansion and the old hat Android 2.3 are downers, and overall the handset is a bit too small for my liking.

Sony Xperia U review

The Xperia U is the final piece of Sony's NXT series puzzle. In March came the flagship Xperia S, a good device that shipped with outdated software. It's only just been updated to Android 4.0 . Our verdict? It's not thinner, faster, stronger, or in any other way better than the pack.

Sony Xperia U Android phone

The Sony Xperia U is an entry level model targeted at pre-paid users. When you consider its price, the overall package of excellent build quality, good battery life and intuitive software represents good value. There are a couple of drawbacks, the main one being a lack of memory, but if you can get your head around that, the Xperia U offers excellent value for money. Sony's Xperia U may be the baby of the company's new NXT series of Android phones but it certainly doesn't look out of place among more expensive alternatives. A compact design, good build quality and a functional user interface are only let down by a lack of internal memory and an older version of Google's Android software.

Sony Xperia U review Review

For Android lovers looking for a cheap smart phone for dainty snacking on apps and mobile websites, the Xperia U is a worthy contender. It's cheap, cheerful, cute as a button and -- provided you're not too demanding of it -- fleet of foot.

Sony Xperia U

Beautiful Screen, Faster processes, Good camera.

Editor's Review of the Xperia U

Sony's first budget phone still shows off in the spec department, touting a 3.5-inch Reality Display, 720p HD video and an illuminating strip

Sony Xperia U review

For the price this is an excellent smartphone, if you're looking for a great Android device on a budget look no further

Sony Xperia U review

The Sony Xperia U sits at the cheaper end of Sony's range of Android smartphones, using similar styling to the much larger Xperia S and the slightly larger Xperia P and Xperia Miro , setting it apart from Sony's rounder phones, including the rugged Sony Xperia Go and budget Xperia Tipo .

Sony Xperia U review

The Xperia U is one of the best smartphones we've seen for under ￡200. For this price you get a capable handset providing higher performance than some more expensive rivals – all with a fantastic screen and a two-day battery life.

Sony Xperia U

When it was launched last year, the Xperia U was a favourite among the Expert Reviews staff; its slim, compact design and high-density screen made it a pleasure to use. It was also a bit of a bargain SIM-free.