Overall Score
54.1Category Breakdown
Overall(#6622)54.1
Performance(#6063)57.3
Camera(#7694)42.0
Display(#7886)64.3
Battery(#11741)43.5
Build(#9812)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Xperia neo L
Short Review
- The Sony Xperia neo L features a compact design with dimensions of 121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm and a weight of 131.5g, available in black and white.
- Its 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD display offers a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 245 ppi.
- Performance is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset, with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and Adreno 205 GPU, complemented by 1GB of RAM.
- The rear camera is a 5 MP unit with autofocus, capable of recording video at 720p@30fps, while there is no front-facing camera.
- The battery capacity is 1500 mAh, providing basic usage without fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), the software experience is relatively dated.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and Bluetooth, but it lacks 5G and NFC support.
- The device does not feature water resistance or stereo speakers, but it includes a headphone jack.
- Overall, the Xperia neo L offers basic functionality suitable for everyday tasks.
- Its design and build quality reflect the standards of its release year, 2012.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionAlso known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size4"
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
Memory1GB (300MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video Recording720p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight131.5 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA
Network SpeedHSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
BluetoothYes
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
OS VersionAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes