We’re not sure why Sony doesn’t highlight this in their marketing materials but we found out that quite a number of Xperia devices support USB On-the-Go. The list of Xperia phones that we know support USB OTG is the Xperia arc, Xperia arc S, Xperia ray and the new 2012 range of Xperia devices which currently is the Xperia S, Xperia P, Xperia U and the Xperia sola. All these devices support the very useful USB On-the-Go feature.

What’s interesting is that not all USB On-the-Go cables work with these devices. We’re not sure why this is but if you’re planning to get a USB OTG cable, its best you test it first before buying. Or you could just do a simple mod – as seen in the video — to make most USB OTG cables work with the supported Xperia phones.

For tips on how to mod a USB OTG cable to work with the supported Xperia smartphones, just ask our blogger friend @yogaretnam

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The compact Sony Xperia U is now available on contract from Celcom for as low as RM288. The Xperia U is priced outright at RM899.

As usual, you have 3 plans – Celcom Exec 50 + 1GB data, Celcom Exec 50 + 3GB of data or Celcom Exec 250 which comes with 5GB data. In terms of duration, you have a choice of 12 months or 18 months contract. The Xperia U is the smallest among Sony Xperia NXT series.

It comes with a 3.5″ screen that does 854×480, a dual-core 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and 8GB of storage (which 4GB is accessible). The battery of the Xperia U is removable however there’s no microSD slot for expansion. You can check out the different with its bigger Xperia siblings here.

For more information, head over to Celcom.

Thanks to @BeruangAli for the tip!

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Sony Mobile Communications Malaysia today announced the official pricing and in-store dates for the Xperia P, Xperia U and Xperia sola.

Xperia P
With an all-aluminium unibody design, the Xperia P features a 4-inch Reality Display (960×540 pixels, 275ppi) with Sony’s WhiteMagic technology. WhiteMagic adds a white sub-pixel to the traditional RGB (red, green and blue) pixels found in a typical LCD panel. The white pixel allows backlight to pass through to produce the colour white where traditionally, the backlight would have had to pass through all three sub-pixels in the right proportion to produce the same effect. This results in a display that is twice as bright outdoors and up to twice as power efficient indoors than conventional LCD displays. The WhiteMagic display is measured to produce a brightness of 935nits.

Other specs include a 1GHz NovaThor STE U8500 dual-core processor with 1GB RAM and 16GB of on board storage. There’s also an 8MP Exmor R camera with fast capture, 1080p HD recording and Sony’s 2D and 3D panoramic sweep feature. Battery capacity is 1305mAh. NFC is also included.

Available in silver, black and red, the Xperia P will be available in stores starting 23 May and will retail for RM1,499. For a limited time the Xperia P will come bundled with a Smart Headset, car charger with Micro USB cable and 2 SmartTags (black and red), all worth RM379.

Xperia U
The Xperia U with its unique exchangeable end caps and dynamic mood lighting will hit stores 15 May. Featuring Sony’s unique xLOUD and 3D surround sound audio technology, the 3.5-inch (854×480 pixels 280ppi) packs a 1GHz NovaThor STE U8500 dual-core processor with 512MB RAM and 4GB of on board storage. The Xperia U also packs a 5MP Exmor R camera with fast capture and 720p HD video recording. Battery capacity is a modest 1320mAh. The Xperia U does not have NFC.

Available in black with pink exchangeable cap; black with white exchangeable cap; and white with yellow exchangeable cap, the Xperia U retails for a very attractive RM899, the price includes a car charger with Micro USB cable worth RM59 as well while stocks last.

Xperia sola
Finally, we have the Xperia sola which features Sony’s unique floating touch interface that allows you to navigate the web by hovering your finger above the screen so it acts like a moving curser without having to touch the screen. Sony says the technology will open doors for developers to create new ways for users to interface with apps in the future.

Specs-wise the Xperia sola brings a 3.7-inch Reality Display (854×480 pixels, 265ppi), NFC, 1GHz NovaThor STE U8500 dual-core processor with 512MB RAM and 8GB of on board storage, micro SD expansion

Available in a choice of black, red and white the Xperia sola retails for RM999 and comes bundled with a car charger with Micro USB cable and 2 SmartTags (Blue and White). The device will hit stores on 15 May, the same day as the Xperia U.

Sony says that Xperia P, U and sola will run on Android Gingerbread but will soon be upgraded Ice Cream Sandwich before the first half of 2012.

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Looks like the Sony Xperia U went on sale earlier than expected. Online retailers IMCC & SuperBuy has revealed the Xperia U pricing at RM899 which is a bargain considering it packs a dual-core processor which is unheard of in this price range.

To recap on the specs, the Xperia U comes with a 3.5″ TFT display that pushes 854×480 resolution, a 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB RAM and 4GB of storage. At the back, there’s a 5MP camera with 720p HD video capabilities and there’s a front facing VGA camera as well. It is 12mm which and weighs about 110 grams. You can compare the Xperia U specs with its Xperia NXT series in our comparison post.

It is available in black and white colour which the bottom portion can be replaced with multiple colours. Details on the interchangeable bottom caps are not known at this point. One of the interesting features of the Xperia U is the transparent belt which illuminates in multiple colours depending on the dominant screen colour.

At time of release, the Xperia U runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread which Sony says it will be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. At RM899, the Xperia U will be going head on with its more expensive rivals such as the Samsung Galaxy W and the HTC One V which are priced at RM999.

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UPDATE: Sony Xperia U price revealed at RM899.

Sony is expected to roll out its Xperia U, P & sola smart phones in Malaysia pretty soon. Almost 2 months since the Xperia S was launched, Sony has yet to reveal the rest of its NXT series.

The Xperia U & sola is already on sale in Hong Kong & Taiwan. The Xperia U is sold at about RM990 and the Xperia sola at RM1180 over there and if priced similarly here, it will be one of the hottest mid-tier dual-core smart phones to look out for.

No exact pricing and dates were given but we believe all 3 should be here by end of May. Local retailer IMCC has already start teasing the Xperia U’s availability which is likely to go on sale first.

Can’t tell the difference between the Xperia S, U & P? Check out our spec comparison here.

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We’re still at the Sony Xperia NXT event and Sony has revealed that the Xperia U, Xperia P and the recently announced Xperia sola will be coming into Malaysia in Q2 2012. No pricing details have been revealed for the trio so far.

The Sony Xperia S will be available through telcos beginning tomorrow and also through Sony Centres and dealers on 21st March. As mentioned earlier, the Xperia S will be bundled with RM534 worth of accessories out of the box including 4 SmartTags for a limited time only.

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UPDATE: DiGi starts pre-order for Sony Xperia S. RRP at RM1,899.

We know a lot of you have been waiting for this news. Sony has confirmed that they will be launching the full range of their Xperia NXT series next week. That’s right people, the Xperia S, U and P will be introduced to the media on Thursday, March 15.

There’s no official word on market availability but looking at how things are going, you can expect, at the very least, for the Xperia S to be in stores on Friday, March 16. While the Xperia U and P will be shown to the media on Thursday, we’re not entirely sure if the two models will be on sale at the same time as the Xperia S. In any case, we’ll find out soon enough. And while we wait for March 15 to come along, check out this comparison we did comparing the specs of the Xperia S, U and P.

So Xperia S, U or P, which one’s your pick? Comment away!

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Finally the Sony Xperia NXT Trio has been revealed at MWC 2012 with Xperia P and Xperia U as its new models. Appearance wise, all 3 look exactly the same and they all carry Sony’s iconic transparent belt at the bottom.

While the newer 2 models run on a lower 1.0GHz dual core processor, the P and U has its own distinctive features. On the Xperia P, it features a single aluminium unibody design and a “WhiteMagic” feature that claims to be the smartest and brightest smart phone display in the market.

Meanwhile the Xperia U looks like a mini smart phone designed for the youthful audience. While it comes with lower hardware specifications, the Xperia U offers more trendy options such as changeable bottom caps and multi-colour LED for the transparent belt.

Full specification comparison of the Xperia S, P & U after the break.

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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.

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Just days away to MWC 2012, the purported Xperia U seen as Xperia S‘s baby sibling has appeared again. This time the device was taken side by side with the Xperia S which gives a better size comparison between the two.

To recap, the ST25i which is said to be released as the Xperia U is expected to run on a dual-core 1GHz processor with a smaller 3.5″ display at 854×480 resolution. Unlike the Xperia S, the Xperia U comes with a removable battery rated at 1,290mAh. At the back, it comes with a 5MP camera with assisted LED flash.

While it maintains the same iconic transparent belt, there are some minor difference between the 2. The power button for the ST25i is placed on the left side while the USB port is exposed on the left.

Head after the break for more comparison shots.

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