Sony Xperia go vs Sony Xperia U
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Xperia go
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia U
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Sony Xperia U
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Xperia go | Sony Xperia U |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Panel Type | LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 480 | 854 |
| Resolution Width | 320 | 480 |
| PPI | 165 | 280 |
| Glass Type | Scratch-resistant glass | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 54.5 | 55.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Xperia go | Sony Xperia U |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 |
| GPU | Mali-400 | Mali-400 |
| Chipset Name | NovaThor U8500 | NovaThor U8500 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3 | 2.3 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Xperia go | Sony Xperia U |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Xperia go | Sony Xperia U |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p@30fps | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | LED flash, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Xperia go | Sony Xperia U |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1305 | 1320 |
| music play | Up to 45 h | Up to 45 h |
| stand by | Up to 520 h (2G) / Up to 460 h (3G) | Up to 260 h (2G) / Up to 472 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 6 h 30 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 30 min (3G) | Up to 6 h 36 min (2G) / Up to 5 h 36 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Sony Xperia go | Sony Xperia U |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 111 | 112 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.8 | 12 |
| Weight (g) | 110 | 110 |
| Width (mm) | 60.3 | 54 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Xperia go | Sony Xperia U |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2012, May. Released 2012, July | 2012, February. Released 2012, May |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Xperia go | Sony Xperia U |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 - ST27i | HSDPA 900, 2100 - ST25i |
| Speed | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Xperia go | Sony Xperia U |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 3 | 2.1 |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Xperia go | Sony Xperia U |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Xperia go | Sony Xperia U |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Xperia go and Sony Xperia U are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia U packs a 1320 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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