Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
#7836
Sony Xperia neo L
#7430Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
Sony Xperia neo L
Performance
33.233.2
Camera
15.415.4
Display
41.441.4
Battery
15.215.2
Build
0.216.3
Connectivity
30.931.7
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.218.9
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 neo L has a slightly larger 4.0-inch display with the same resolution but a lower pixel density.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset, with identical CPU and GPU specifications, and both come with 1GB of RAM.
- The camera capabilities are the same, offering a 5 MP rear camera with 720p video recording, but the neo L runs on a more recent Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich) compared to the neo V's Android 2.3.4, which can be upgraded.
- Battery capacity is equal at 1500 mAh, but the neo L is slightly lighter and thinner, enhancing its build quality.
- Both phones lack advanced features like water resistance and stereo speakers.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
Sony Xperia neo L
General
Release Date
2011
2012
Announced
2011
2012
Description
N/A
Also known as Sony MT25i
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
LED-backlit LCD,
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
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
1GB (300MB 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
720p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Removable Li-Po 1500 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)
121 x 61.1 x 12.2 mm (4.76 x 2.41 x 0.48 in)
Weight
126 g
131.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Blue Gradient, Silver
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.84 W/kg (head) 0.46 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
Yes
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)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass