Sony Xperia GX SO
#6777
Sony Xperia V
#7300Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia GX SO
Sony Xperia V
Performance
51.547.6
Camera
19.119.1
Display
43.519.1
Battery
16.717.0
Build
0.216.5
Connectivity
43.555.8
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
22.219.5
Summary
- The Sony Xperia GX SO features a slightly larger 4.6-inch LED-backlit LCD display compared to the 4.3-inch TFT display of the Xperia V, offering similar resolutions but with a higher pixel density in the latter.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus chipset with dual-core 1.5 GHz CPUs, but the GX SO has 16GB of storage and 1GB of RAM, while the V has 8GB of storage and the same RAM.
- Both cameras are identical with 13 MP rear sensors capable of 1080p video, but the Xperia V lacks a front-facing camera.
- The GX SO has a 1700 mAh battery, while the V offers a slightly larger 1750 mAh capacity.
- In terms of software, both run Android 4.0, but the Xperia V can be upgraded to Android 4.3.
- The GX SO is slightly heavier at 127g, while the V is lighter at 120g, and the V also includes NFC connectivity, which the GX SO lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia GX SO
Sony Xperia V
General
Release Date
2012
2012
Announced
2012
2012
Description
For Japan
Also known as Xperia AX on NTT DoCoMo and Xperia VL on KDDI
Display
Size
4.6"
4.3"
Type
LED-backlit LCD,
TFT
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~319 ppi density)
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density)
PPI
720
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Scratch-resistant glass
Scratch-resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
GPU
Adreno 225
Adreno 225
Memory
16GB 1GB RAM
8GB 1GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
LED flash, panorama
Front Camera
1.3 MP
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
720p@30fps
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1700 mAh
1750 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1700 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
131 x 69 x 8.6 mm (5.16 x 2.72 x 0.34 in)
129 x 65 x 10.7 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
Weight
127 g
120 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White
Black, White, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
0.86 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Micro-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 14.4/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat2 50/25 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
3.1, A2DP
4.0, A2DP
NFC
✗
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass