A Preview of the 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 Talk, Swipe text input, screen capture support, advanced USB connectivity and 3D sweep panorama technology - so that pictures can be captured and then viewed in 3D by connecting the phone to a 3D TV.
The handset itself is near identical to its similarly name sibling. It arrives touting the same 116 x 57 x 13mm dimensions, complete with an identical 1GHz Snapdragon processor and 3.7-inch (480 x 854) Reality Display.
Media-wise, however, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V touts a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera - compared to the 8 megapixel shooter on the Xperia Neo. Still, it still comes equipped with the usual array of camera features, including HD video, LED flash and 16x digital zoom.
Other confirmed specifications include a front-facing VGA video-call camera, up to 32GB of expandable memory, HDMI and DLNA technology, HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, and a 1500mAh battery.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V will be available globally from Q4 2011, although its pricing and release date is still TBC.
A full review will be published here once the phone has been released.
Find out more about the Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V at sonymobile.com
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Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V Specifications
Size
116mm x 57mm x 13mm
Weight
126 grams
Display
Full capacitive touch screen
Type: TFT LCD
Scratch resistant
Size: 3.7 inches
Resolution: 480 x 854
Input
Keyboard: On-screen
Operating System
Android 2.3.4
Interface: TimeScape UI
Storage
Internal: 320MB
External: microSD up to 32GB
Included: 2GB microSD card
Miscellaneous
CPU: 1GHz
A-GPS with maps
Internet
Data Speed
Up to 7.2 Mbps download speed
Data Protocols
3G, HSDPA
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
Connectivity
Audio: 3.5mm stereo jack
Data: Standard microUSB
Quad Band
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 2.1
A2DP for wireless stereo headsets
Camera
5.0 megapixel camera
Auto Focus and LED Flash
720p Video Recording
At 30 fps
Face Detection
Front facing camera with video calling
Power
Battery Capacity: 1500 mAh
Talk Time: 420 minutes
Standby Time: 430 hours
Multimedia
Radio: FM with RDS
Audio supported formats
Playback: MP3, AAC, WAV. WMA
Recording: Supported
Video supported formats
Playback: MP4, H.264, WMV
Recording: Supported
Social
Social Networking Features
Twitter and Facebook Widgets
Email Access