Category Breakdown
Celkon A97i
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
Performance
22.733.2
Camera
39.615.4
Display
16.941.4
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
29.230.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
15.317.2
Summary
- The Celkon A97i features a larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V has a smaller 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, offering slightly better pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the A97i is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Cortex-A9 CPU and lacks RAM, whereas the Xperia neo V has a Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 with 1.0GB of RAM, providing a more capable performance.
- The A97i's camera boasts an 8 MP rear sensor, surpassing the neo V's 5 MP camera, but the latter can record video at 720p.
- Both devices have a 1500 mAh battery, but the build quality of the neo V is slightly more compact and lighter at 126g compared to the A97i's 139g.
- Software-wise, the A97i runs on Android 4.0, while the neo V originally launched with Android 2.3.4 but is upgradable to 4.0, offering a more versatile software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Celkon A97i
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
General
Release Date
2012
2011
Announced
2012
2011
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
4"
3.7"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Cortex-A9
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
N/A
Adreno 205
Memory
N/A
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
8 MP
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
Yes
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
Yes
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
124 x 64 x 11 mm (4.88 x 2.52 x 0.43 in)
116 x 57 x 13 mm (4.57 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
Weight
139 g
126 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
White, Blue Gradient, Silver
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM (Mini-SIM)
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
Yes
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass

