Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
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Sony Xperia J
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Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
Sony Xperia J
Performance
33.233.1
Camera
15.411.9
Display
41.416.9
Battery
15.217.0
Build
0.217.3
Connectivity
30.928.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.214.5
Summary
- The Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V features a 3.7-inch LED-backlit LCD display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Xperia J has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the neo V is powered by a Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset with 1GB of RAM, whereas the Xperia J utilizes a Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1 chipset with 4GB of RAM, offering better multitasking capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the neo V can record video at 720p, compared to the 480p of the Xperia J.
- The battery capacity of the Xperia J is higher at 1750 mAh, compared to the neo V's 1500 mAh.
- Software-wise, the neo V runs Android 2.3.4, upgradable to 4.0, while the Xperia J comes with Android 4.0.4, upgradable to 4.1.2, providing a more modern software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
Sony Xperia J
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony ST26i/ST26a
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon S1
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 200
Memory
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB (2GB user available), 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
480p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
116 x 57 x 13 mm (4.57 x 2.24 x 0.51 in)
124.3 x 61.2 x 9.2 mm (4.89 x 2.41 x 0.36 in)
Weight
126 g
124 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Blue Gradient, Silver
Black, White, Gold, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.63 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), upgradable to 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass