While we’re tuning in live to the Sony press conference at Mobile World Congress, UK operator Three has snuck out a promotional video for the yet to be launched Xperia U.
The Xperia U follows the same design language as the Xperia S but brings with it a personality more suited to the young and style conscious with interchangeable colour caps at the bottom edge.
Another cool feature of the Xperia U is the transparent belt that now features a multi-colour LED array. When viewing pictures in the gallery app, the transparent belt changes colour to match with the dominant colour on the picture that you’re viewing. That’s a cool feature that we’re pretty sure many of you would like.
In terms of hardware, the Xperia U brings a 3.5-inch 854×480 pixel Reality Display with Mobile Bravia Engine, a 1Ghz dual-core processor and a 5MP rear camera with Fast Capture and 720p video recording.
Specifications plus more promotional videos of the Xperia U from Sony right after the jump.
Xperia U Specifications
3.5-inch 854×480 pixel Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine
1 GHz dual-core processor with 512MB RAM
5MP camera with fast capture and HD recording
1,320mAh battery
Size: 112x54x12 mm
Weight: 110 grams
xLoud and 3D surround sound audio technology
Launches on Android platform 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Will be upgraded to Android platform 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) during Q2 2012
Xperia U Photos
Xperia U Videos
Sony Xperia U product page here.
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