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Sony Xperia U Price in the USA
Sony Xperia U Price in the USA
The Sony Xperia U price in the USA starts at $7,204. Prices last checked on ; confirm the price, stock and warranty with the shop before buying.
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Buying the Sony Xperia U in the USA
The lowest Sony Xperia U price in the USA is $7,204 at eBay (ubest-mobile-phone) (checked 19 September 2026).
- Warranty: check whether the phone comes with the official warranty in the USA or is an imported (international) unit. Imports can be cheaper but may not be covered by local service centres.
- Network bands: make sure the model sold in the USA supports your carrier's 4G/5G bands — see the Network section of the specs below.
- Before you pay: confirm the price, stock, storage/RAM version and colour with the shop, as prices change often.
What is the Sony Xperia U price in the USA?
The Sony Xperia U price in the USA starts at $7,204, the lowest shop price we found.
Where can I buy the Sony Xperia U in the USA?
Shops in the USA listing the Sony Xperia U include eBay (ubest-mobile-phone). See the price list above for each shop's price and link.
Full Specifications
Display
| Type | TFT, 16M colors |
| Size | 3.5 inches, 34.0 cm2 (~52.4% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~280 ppi density) |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Features | Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine |
Platform
| OS | Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) |
| Chipset | ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-400MP1 |
Memory
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 8GB (4GB user available), 512MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash, Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, 3D sweep panorama |
| Video | 720p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Single | VGA (0.3 MP) |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1320 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 260 h (2G) / Up to 260 h (3G) |
| Talk time | Up to 6 h 36 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 36 min (3G) |
Body
| Dimensions | 112 x 54 x 12 mm (4.41 x 2.13 x 0.47 in) |
| Weight | 110 g (3.88 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Build | Plastic body, interchangeable bottom cap |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS |
| NFC | No |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 |
Launch
| Announced | February 2012 |
| Status | Discontinued |
| Release Date | May 2012 |
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Compact and easy to handle
- Customizable with interchangeable caps
- Decent camera for its era
- Affordable price point at launch
- Good sound quality
Cons
- Limited internal storage (4GB user accessible) with no microSD slot
- Small screen size by modern standards
- Older Android version (though upgradable)
- Modest battery life
- VGA front camera
In The Box & Warranty
- Sony Xperia U Handset
- Charger
- USB Cable
- Stereo Headset
- Interchangeable bottom caps
Standard manufacturer warranty was typically 12-24 months at the time of its release.
Questions & Answers
When was the Sony Xperia U released?
The Sony Xperia U was officially released in May 2012.
What operating system did the Sony Xperia U run?
It originally launched with Android 2.3 Gingerbread and was upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Does the Sony Xperia U have expandable storage?
No, the Sony Xperia U does not have a microSD card slot for expandable storage. It comes with 8GB of internal storage, with about 4GB accessible to the user.
What was a unique feature of the Sony Xperia U?
A notable feature was its interchangeable bottom cap, allowing users to customize the phone's appearance with different colored caps.
Is the Sony Xperia U suitable for modern use?
No, due to its outdated hardware and software, the Sony Xperia U is not suitable for modern daily use. It lacks compatibility with many current apps and services.
What is the screen size of the Sony Xperia U?
The Sony Xperia U features a compact 3.5-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels.