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Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V vs Sony Ericsson Xperia arc S

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V Remove phone

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User Rating - 8.4

Posted: 25 Aug 2011
Market Status: Released

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PA Rating - 8
User Rating - 8.8

Posted: 01 Sep 2011
Market Status: Released

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Design
Device typeSmart phoneSmart phone 
OSAndroid (4.0, 2.3.4)Android (4.0, 2.3.4) 
Form factorCandybarCandybar 
Dimensions4.57 x 2.24 x 0.51 inches (116 x 57 x 13 mm)4.92 x 2.48 x 0.34 inches (125 x 63 x 8.7 mm) 
Weight4.44 oz (126 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
4.13 oz (117 g)
the average is 4.4 oz (125 g)
 
Side KeysRight: Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock keyRight: Volume control, Camera shutter 
ColorsBlue, White, GrayBlack, Pink, Blue, White, Gray 
Display
Physical size3.7 inches4.2 inches 
Resolution480 x 854 pixels480 x 854 pixels 
Pixel density

Pixel density - The pixel density of a display represents the number of pixels over an area of one inch. It’s measured in “pixels per inch”, or ppi. The higher the number, the more detailed and good-looking the display is.

265 ppi233 ppi 
Technology

Technology - There are two main screen technologies currently used in phones and tablets: LCD and AMOLED. The former usually features a light source and liquid crystals, while the latter is based on organic light-emitting diodes. Newer LCD variations like IPS-LCD and Super-LCD allow for very accurate color reproduction and very wide viewing angles, where no significant image quality loss is observed. Current AMOLED screens differ in such a way that they can exhibit much more saturated colors (sometimes too much) and incredibly high contrast levels, which is due to black color being completely black in AMOLED displays.

TFTTFT 
Colors16 777 21616 777 216 
TouchscreenCapacitive, Multi-touchCapacitive, Multi-touch 
FeaturesLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glassLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass 
Battery
Talk time6.91 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
7.41 hours
the average is 10 h (623 min)
 
Stand-by time17.9 days (430 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
19.2 days (460 hours)
the average is 18 days (434 h)
 
Talk time (3G)7.00 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
7.61 hours
the average is 9 h (543 min)
 
Stand-by time (3G)16.7 days (400 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
19.2 days (460 hours)
the average is 23 days (561 h)
 
Music playback31.00 hours37.00 hours 
Video playback7.41 hours6.41 hours 
Capacity1500 mAh  
TypeLi - IonLi - Ion 
Hardware
System chip

System chip - Most modern handsets use an advanced chip that includes many of the device’s hardware modules like the processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and sometimes even the wireless radio. This field shows what particular system chip (or System-on-a-Chip) is used in the phone.

Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 
Processor

Processor - The processor is the main computing component of a phone and is a major factor when it comes to the overall speed of the device. Some more powerful smartphones use dual-core and quad-core processors designed to deliver greater performance.

Single core, 1000 MHz, ScorpionSingle core, 1400 MHz, Scorpion 
Graphics processorAdreno 205Adreno 205 
System memory

System memory - System memory, or RAM memory is the type of memory that the device uses to temporarily store data from the OS or currently-running apps. The more RAM available to the device, the better the performance will be when multiple or heavier programs are running.

512 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 333 MHz) / LPDDR2512 MB RAM (Dual-channel, 333 MHz) / LPDDR2 
Built-in storage0.32 GB1 GB 
Storage expansionmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GBmicroSD, microSDHC up to 32 GB 
Camera
Camera5 megapixels8.1 megapixels 
FlashLEDLED 
Aperture size

Aperture size - The aperture of a camera is the opening through which light travels before it reaches the camera sensor. The smaller the number is, the bigger this opening is, allowing for more light to pass.

 F2.4 
FeaturesAuto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Smile detection, Geo tagging, PanoramaCMOS image sensor, Auto focus, Touch to focus, Digital image stabilization, Face detection, Smile detection, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama, Scenes, Self-timer 
Camcorder1280x720 (720p HD)1280x720 (720p HD) 
FeaturesDigital image stabilization, Video light, Video callingDigital image stabilization, Video light 
Front-facing camera0.3 megapixels VGA  
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Multimedia
Music player   
Filter byAlbum, Artist, Playlists  
FeaturesAlbum art cover, Background playback, Music recognitionAlbum art cover, Background playback, Music recognition 
Supported formatsMP3, AACMP3, AAC 
Video playback   
Supported formatsMPEG4MPEG4, H.263, H.264 
RadioFM, Stereo, RDSFM, RDS 
SpeakersEarpiece, LoudspeakerEarpiece, Loudspeaker 
StreamingAudio, VideoAudio, Video 
YouTube playerYesYes 
Internet browsing
Browsersupports: supports: HTML, HTML5, Flashsupports: supports: HTML, Flash 
Built-in online services supportFacebook, YouTube (upload), Picasa, TwitterFacebook 
Technology
GSM850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz 
UMTS900, 2100 MHz900, 2100 MHz 
DataHSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGEHSPA (unspecified), UMTS, EDGE 
Global RoamingYesYes 
Positioning

Positioning - This field shows the positioning systems supported by the device. There are three main types: GPS, A-GPS and GLONASS. GPS - This is one of the most widespread global positioning technologies, developed and maintained by the U.S. government. It uses satellites in order to detect your location. Works best in clear weather. A-GPS - A-GPS stands for Assisted GPS and is the industry standard for positioning and navigation. “Assisted” means that it can use local wireless networks, in addition to satellites, for quicker and more precise localization. GLONASS - GLONASS is a global positioning system, developed by the Russian Federation. It’s very similar to GPS, but isn’t so popular in cell phones.

A-GPSGPS, A-GPS, Glonass 
NavigationYes  
Phone features
PhonebookUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring IDUnlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID 
OrganizerCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clockCalendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator 
MessagingSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text inputSMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input 
E-mailIMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft ExchangeIMAP, POP3, SMTP 
Instant MessagingGoogle TalkGoogle Talk 
JAVA

JAVA - J2ME (Java 2 Platform, Micro Edition) is a technology that allows programmers to use the Java programming language and related tools to develop programs for mobile wireless information devices such as cellular phones and personal digital assistants (PDAs). J2ME consists of programming specifications and a special virtual machine, the K Virtual Machine, that allows a J2ME-encoded program to run in the mobile device.

Yes  
GamesYesYes 
Connectivity
BluetoothYesYes 
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP) 
Wi-FiYesYes 
Mobile hotspotYesYes 
USBUSB 2.0USB 2.0 
ConnectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
FeaturesMass storage device, USB chargingMass storage device, USB charging 
Headphones connector3.5mm3.5mm 
HDMIYesYes 
Charging connectormicroUSBmicroUSB 
OtherTV-Out, DLNA, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA syncDLNA, Tethering, OTA sync 
Other features
NotificationsMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, SpeakerphoneMusic ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone 
SensorsAccelerometer, CompassAccelerometer 
OtherVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recordingVoice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording 
Availability
Officially announced25 Aug 201131 Aug 2011 
Shopping information
AccessoriesStereo portable handsfree, 2GB microSD memory card, Charger, Micro USB cable for charging Synchronisation and file transfer, User documentation  
MSRP price   
 $ 500 
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