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Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V

alaTest has collected and analyzed 994 reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V. The average rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the screen and design. The performance and usability also get good reviews. Comments are divided on the portability, and there are some critical reviews about the reception and reliability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 85/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review by: (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 user reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.co.uk.

100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V white • Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V white

Jul, 2017

Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 3.8/5 for other Cell phones on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price. The battery is also appreciated. Some have doubts about the reliability.

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91% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

This summary is based on the products: Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V MT11a Unlocked Phone with Android, 5 MP Camera, and 3.7-Inch Display--U.S. Warranty (Silver) • Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V MT11a Unlocked Phone with Android, 5 MP Camera, and 3.7-Inch Display--U.S. Warranty (Silver)

Jul, 2017

Expert review by: Paul Lamkin (pocket-lint.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

When is a new phone not really a new phone? When it's just had a software update on an older model, that's when - as is the case with the Sony Ericsson

Sep, 2011
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Expert review by: Ryan Noik (techsmart.co.za)

Sony Xperia Neo V

 

Sony's Xperia Neo V is undeniably a great effort for a mid-range phone, and at first appearances, certainly meets our expectations.

Beautifully designed, Comfortable to hold, Speedy in general operation

Typing felt cramped, Flimsy backplate

Apr, 2012
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Expert review by: (somobile.co.uk)

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V

 

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V has launched as a cheap alternative to the Xperia Neo, but that doesn't mean it's lacking on the spec front.

In fact, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V will arrive in Blighty running an updated version of Google's OS: Android 2.3.4. As well as all of the usual Google goodies, this will equip the Neo V with; updated Facebook inside Xperia functionality, Google...

Aug, 2011
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Expert review by: Shayne Rana (tech.firstpost.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V Review - Tech2

 

One of the newer devices that recently rolled out of the Sony Ericsson shed is the Xperia Neo V. Designed ...

Dec, 2011
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Expert review by: Shayne Rana (tech.firstpost.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V Review

 

One of the newer devices that recently rolled out of the Sony Ericsson shed is the Xperia Neo V. Designed to offer high-end like features at a reasonable price, the Neo V could mean serious competition for the likes of Motorola, Spice, among others....

With a price tag of Rs.18,500 (MOP) the Neo V, even with it’s few shortcomings is quite a value for money handset, especially since there aren’t too many in this price bracket that can compete. On the whole it functions well enough to be enjoyed and...

Dec, 2011
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Expert review by: Sascha Segan (pcmag.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (Unlocked)

 

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V is a sleek Android smartphone at a relatively affordable price for an unlocked device.

• Sony Xperia XZ Premium• ZTE Blade X Max• HTC U11• Motorola Moto Z2 Play• Blu R1 Plus• more

Dec, 2011
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Expert review by: GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V review: Five to go

 

Do we cancel the show if the star is not available? This one must've crossed some minds over at Sony Ericsson when the Xperia Neo had to be discontinued. But no, they didn't cancel it. The crew was told to take five instead while they skimmed the...

Quad-band GSM /GPRS/EDGE support ; 3G with 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA ; 3.7" 16M-color capacitive LED-backlit LCD touchscreen of FWVGA resolution (480 x 854 pixels) on Sony Mobile BRAVIA engine ; Android OS v2.3.4 Gingerbread ; 1 GHz Scorpion...

Forced camera downgrade to 5MP ; Display has poor viewing angles ; The competition has dual-core CPUs, 1080p video ; No smart dialing ; Loudspeaker has below average performance ; Very limited video codec support ; Memory card slot under the battery cover

Dec, 2011
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Expert review by: Digit Mobile Phones (digit.in)

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V Mobile Handset is equipped with 3.7 inch LED-backlit LCD screen, 16M colors and 480 x 854 pixels screen resolution. It supports a scratch-resistant glass and Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine. Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V Mobile...

Jul, 2013
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Expert review by: Techmagnifier (techmagnifier.com)

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V Review, Tech Specs, Price in India.

 

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V is the latest smartphone from the Japanese firm. This new phone comes with advanced features and latest applications.

• Multiple internet and connectivity options ; • HD Recording ; • SNS integration ; • HDMI port ; • TrackID music recognition ; • Organizer ; • Document viewer ; • Voice memo/dial/commands ; • Android market, Twitter, Google talk, Google calendar ;...

• Some of the disadvantages of the handset are: ; • Dated design ; • Does not support DivX XviD ; • Lacks AMOLED screen

Summing up the Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V review, despite its few demerits it does provide value for money, especially for those with an under Rs. 12400 budget.

Jun, 2012
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Expert review by: Techtree (techtree.com)

Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V

 

Smooth UI; Great sound quality; HDMI port

Dated design; No DivX \ XviD support; Lacks AMOLED screen

Feb, 2012
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Product Specifications

Battery

Battery Capacity:1500
Battery technology:Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Continuous audio playback time:31
Continuous video playback time:7.25
Standby time (2G):430
Standby time (3G):400 / 430
Talk time (2G):6.55
Talk time (3G):7

Call management

Call hold: Yes
Call timer: Yes
Call waiting: Yes
Conference call: Yes
Speakerphone: Yes
Vibrating Alert: Yes
Voice dialing: Yes

Camera

Auto Focus: Yes
Built-in Camera: Yes
Built-in Flash: Yes
Digital Zoom:16
Face detection: Yes
Flash type:LED
Front Camera: Yes
Front camera resolution (numeric):0.3
Geotagging: Yes
Image stabilizer: Yes
Night mode: Yes
Rear camera resolution (numeric):5
Self-timer: Yes
Smile detection: Yes
Video recording: Yes
Video recording modes:720p
Video stabilizer: Yes
Zoom capability: Yes

Certificates

Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified: Yes

Design

Colour of product:Silver / White
Form factor:Bar

Display

Display diagonal:9.4
Display number of colours:16.78 million colours
Display Resolution:854 x 480
Display Type:TFT
Orientation sensor: Yes
Touch screen type:Capacitive
Touch technology:Multi-touch
Touchscreen: Yes
Touchscreen Type:Capacitive

Ergonomics

Accelerometer: Yes
Ambient light sensor: Yes
Proximity sensor: Yes

Keyboard

Full-size keyboard: Yes

Memory

Internal RAM:0.5

Messaging

E-mail: Yes
Instant messaging (IM): Yes
MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service): Yes
Short Message Service (SMS): Yes

Multimedia

Audio formats supported:AAC, MP3
FM radio: Yes
Image formats supported:BMP, GIF, JPG, PNG
Radio Data System (RDS): Yes
RSS reader: Yes
Video formats supported:3GPP, MP4

Navigation

Assisted GPS (A-GPS): Yes
Electronic compass: Yes
GPS: Yes
GPS (satellite): Yes
Wi-Fi positioning: Yes

Networking

2G bands (primary SIM):850,900,1800,1900
2G standards:EDGE, GPRS, GSM
3G: Yes
3G bands supported:800,850,1900,2100 / 850,900,1900,2100
3G standards:HSPA
4G: No
Bluetooth: Yes
Bluetooth profiles:A2DP / A2DP, AVRCP, HSF, HSP, OPP, PBAP
Bluetooth version:2.1+EDR
Data network:3.5G, 3G
SIM card capability:Single SIM
SIM card type:MiniSIM
Wi-Fi: Yes
Wi-Fi standards:802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n / IEEE 802.11b, IEEE 802.11g, IEEE 802.11n

Other features

Camera included: Yes
EDGE: Yes
GPRS: Yes
Java technology: Yes
Music player: Yes
Polyphonic ring: Yes
Ringer type:MP3
Rotating: Yes
Video Playback: Yes
Voice Recording: Yes
Volume Control:Digital
Wireless Connection: Yes

Packaging Content

Cables included:USB
Headset included: Yes
Quick start guide: Yes

Performance

Customisable video ring tones: Yes
Flight mode: Yes
Microphone mute: Yes
Personal info management (PIM):Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Events reminder, Notes, Recorder, Stopwatch
Video call: Yes

Ports & interfaces

HDMI ports quantity:1
Headphone connectivity:3.5 mm
TV-Out : Yes
USB 2.0 ports quantity:1
USB connector type:Micro-USB A / Micro-USB B
USB port: Yes
USB version:2.0

Processor

Processor family:QUALCOMM
Processor frequency:1
Processor Model:MSM 8255

Software

Exchange support: Yes
Office support: Yes
Operating system installed:Android
Operating System Version:2.3

Storage

Compatible memory cards:MicroSD (TransFlash)
Internal Memory:320
Internal RAM:512
Internal storage capacity:1
Maximum memory card size:32
USB mass storage: Yes

Subscription

Subscription type:No subscription

Weight & Dimensions

Depth:1.3
Height :11.6
Weight:126
Width:5.7
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