Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
#7836
ZTE Reef
#8638Category Breakdown
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
ZTE Reef
Performance
33.235.2
Camera
15.414.1
Display
41.416.9
Battery
15.216.4
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
30.934.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
17.214.6
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 ZTE Reef has a slightly larger 4.0-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
- In terms of performance, both devices are equipped with a 1.0 GHz Snapdragon S2 chipset and Adreno 205 GPU, but the Reef has 4GB of RAM compared to the neo V's 1GB, providing better multitasking capabilities.
- Both cameras offer 5 MP rear sensors capable of 720p video recording, but the Reef includes a 1 MP front camera for selfies.
- The battery capacity of the Reef is 1650 mAh, slightly higher than the neo V's 1500 mAh, which may offer marginally better longevity.
- The neo V runs on Android 2.3.4, upgradable to 4.0, while the Reef operates on Android 4.1, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V
ZTE Reef
General
Release Date
2011
2013
Announced
2011
2013
Description
N/A
For Virgin Mobile
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
TFT
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~233 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon S2
CPU
1.0 GHz Scorpion
1.0 GHz
GPU
Adreno 205
Adreno 205
Memory
1GB (320MB user available), 512MB RAM
4GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 2 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
VGA
1 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
720p@30fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1500 mAh
1650 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1500 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1650 mAh, removable
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)
127 x 64.8 x 11.2 mm (5.0 x 2.55 x 0.44 in)
Weight
126 g
127.6 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
White, Blue Gradient, Silver
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Yes
Network
GSM / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
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 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity