Leak Reveals Sony Xperia U

Sony Xperia U

A recent leak has revealed a new model under the Xperia smartphone line of Sony, the Sony Xperia U.

The Sony Xperia U is a mid-range smartphone that will have a removable battery and is anticipated to be unveiled in the Mobile World Congress within this month.

The device will reportedly feature a smaller-sized touchscreen at around 3.5 inches, which is similar to that of the iPhone 4S although it will have a lower resolution in comparison to the Apple smartphone.

The Sony Xperia U is considered by some industry watchers as the ‘brother’ of the Sony Xperia S, which will enter the market in the coming weeks.

The Sony Xperia U also comes with a number of features according to information that was leaked online. These features include a 1GHz dual-core processor, the Gingerbread Android OS with the custom skin from Sony, and a five-megapixel rear-facing camera.

The 1290mAh battery of the Sony Xperia U will reportedly be a removable component of the smartphone.

Even as the Sony Xperia U is expected to be introduced during the upcoming Mobile World Congress, sales of the Sony Xperia S will start in the coming month through service providers in the UK and a number of third party sellers. This high-end smartphone can also be delivered to the US and other markets around the world.

Since the Sony Xperia S comes with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 720p HD screen and a twelve-megapixel camera, the device is a high-end smartphone. This is in contrast to the Sony Xperia U, which has somewhat lower yet notable specifications.

The Sony Xperia S will also come with the Gingerbread Android OS, similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy U, although the Ice Cream Sandwich Android is expected in the second quarter on the present year.