Overall Score
19.5Category Breakdown
Overall(#7300)19.5
Performance(#5748)47.6
Camera(#6218)19.1
Display(#10347)19.1
Battery(#6989)17.0
Build(#3172)16.5
Connectivity(#3258)55.8
Audio(#1963)8.9
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Short Review
- The Sony Xperia V features a compact design with dimensions of 129 x 65 x 10.7 mm and a weight of 120 grams, making it lightweight and portable.
- Its 4.3-inch TFT display offers a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, providing a pixel density of approximately 342 ppi, though it lacks HDR support.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset, with a dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU and Adreno 225 GPU, paired with 1GB of RAM for multitasking.
- The rear camera boasts a 13 MP sensor capable of recording 1080p video at 30fps, while the front camera is absent.
- Battery capacity stands at 1750 mAh, with no fast charging or wireless charging capabilities.
- The device runs on Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradeable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean), providing a basic user experience.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, and NFC, but it does not support 5G.
- The Xperia V comes in black, white, and pink color options, but lacks water resistance features.
- Overall, it combines decent specifications for its time with a straightforward design.
Specifications
General
Release Date2012
Announced2012
DescriptionAlso known as Xperia AX on NTT DoCoMo and Xperia VL on KDDI
Display
Size4.3"
TypeTFT
Resolution720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI720
Refresh Rate60Hz
HDR Support✗
ProtectionScratch-resistant glass
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPUDual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPUAdreno 225
Memory8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera13 MP, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash, panorama
Front CameraVGA
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗
Battery
Capacity1750 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions129 x 65 x 10.7 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
Weight120 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Pink
Foldable✗
SAR0.86 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIMMicro-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth4.0, A2DP
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes
Software & Security
Operating SystemAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass