Sony Xperia V
#7300
Vertu Constellation 2013
#4022Category Breakdown
Sony Xperia V
Vertu Constellation 2013
Performance
47.647.8
Camera
19.139.6
Display
19.181.4
Battery
17.017.4
Build
16.516.3
Connectivity
55.847.5
Audio
8.983.2
Overall
19.536.8
Summary
- The Sony Xperia V features a TFT display with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels and a dual-core 1.5 GHz processor, while the Vertu Constellation 2013 also has a 720 x 1280 pixel display but utilizes sapphire crystal glass for enhanced durability and a slightly faster dual-core 1.7 GHz CPU.
- Both devices have a 13 MP rear camera, but the Vertu offers a 1.3 MP front camera compared to the Xperia's 0 MP.
- In terms of battery capacity, the Vertu has a slight edge with 1800 mAh versus the Xperia's 1750 mAh.
- The Xperia runs on Android 4.0.4, upgradeable to 4.3, while the Vertu operates on Android 4.2.2, providing a different software experience.
- Overall, the Vertu Constellation presents a more premium build and enhanced performance specifications.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Sony Xperia V
Vertu Constellation 2013
General
Release Date
2012
2013
Announced
2012
2013
Description
Also known as Xperia AX on NTT DoCoMo and Xperia VL on KDDI
Also known as Vertu Constellation RM-851V
Display
Size
4.3"
4.3"
Type
TFT
Sapphire crystal glass
Resolution
720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 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-proof glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
N/A
CPU
Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait
Dual-core 1.7 GHz
GPU
Adreno 225
N/A
Memory
8GB 1GB RAM
32GB
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
13 MP, AF
13 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama
Dual-LED flash
Front Camera
VGA
1.3 MP
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
Yes
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1750 mAh
1800 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
Li-Ion 1800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
129 x 65 x 10.7 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
142.2 x 70.4 x 11.2 mm (5.60 x 2.77 x 0.44 in)
Weight
120 g
179 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, White, Pink
Cappuccino, Black, Orange, Mocha, Raspberry, Pure Navy Alligator, Pure Plum Alligator
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.86 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body)
0.68 W/kg (head) 0.98 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Micro-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 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, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.0, A2DP
4.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, built-in amplifier
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass