Sony Xperia U review

Sony's small Android smartphone offers a dual-core processor and plenty of charm

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Sony Xperia U review
The Sony Xperia U features a 3.5-inch screen and dual-core processor

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Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

Sony Xperia U review

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