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Sony Xperia V#7872

Released: 2012

Sony Xperia V

Overall Score

53.1

Category Breakdown

Overall(#7872)53.1
Performance(#11940)51.3
Camera(#3995)42.4
Display(#6314)67.5
Battery(#6379)43.5
Build(#4967)70.8

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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
Peak BrightnessN/A
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
Main Camera Details13 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsVGA
Video Recording1080p@30fps
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗

Battery

Capacity1750 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Design

Dimensions129 x 65 x 10.7 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
Weight120 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White, Pink
Foldable✗

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

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
OS VersionAndroid 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)

Security

Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes