Sony XPERIA neo Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
3.7", 480 x 854
Main Camera
8.1 Megapixel
Operating System
Google Android 2.3
RAM
512 MB
Processor
Qualcomm
Battery
1500 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA neo
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Phone Design Candy bar
Height 116 mm Worse than 66 % of phones rated.
Width 57 mm Worse than 69 % of phones rated.
Depth 13 mm Worse than 65 % of phones rated.
Weight 126 g Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Red | Silver | Blue gradient
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type HDMI
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

Design of Sony XPERIA neo has dimensions of 116 mm × 57 mm × 13 mm and weight of 126 g.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA neo
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 3.7" Worse than 70 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 480 x 854 pixels Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Features Wallpaper, screen saver, scratch resistant glass
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Scratch-resistant glass

The screen size reaches 3.7" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. The disadvantage of LCD displays is the relatively lower color contrast displayed, as the technology cannot display absolute black well. Also due to the higher power consumption, LCD displays are no longer as common in phones. Even so, some manufacturers still equip their phones with LCD technology. However, modern smartphones are already using OLED technology. The advantage of LCD phones is that they tend to be cheaper to build than OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA neo is 480 x 854 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA neo
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm
Processor Number MSM8255
Clock Speed 1 GHz Worse than 80 % of phones rated.

The processor type of the Sony XPERIA neo is Qualcomm. Sony XPERIA neo is provided with processor´s frequency of 1 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA neo
RAM 512 MB Worse than 78 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
User Memory 320 MB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB



In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

Operating memory significantly affects the performance of the entire phone. Sony XPERIA neo has an operating memory of 512 MB. Phones with less than 4 GB of RAM are better suited for undemanding users who use phone more for basic needs and some essential applications only. But if you are a heavy user, reach for at least 6 to 8 GB of RAM, which is the standard today, or 12 GB for the really demanding ones.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA neo
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 8.1 Megapixel Better than 52 % of phones rated.
Lens Aperture F/2.4 Worse than 89 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 2.46 Worse than 91 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
Camera Modes Red-Eye Reduction
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 1280 x 720 (720p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Sony XPERIA neo has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 8.1 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size. Luminance is one of the main factors determining the quality of a photograph. Commonly today, this value ranges between F/1.8 and F/2.2. However, best photomobiles have an aperture of up to F/1.2. Value indicates how much light passes through the sensor and the lower it is, the better the quality of the photos. Main lens here is equipped with F/2.4.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 2.46. Of course, the higher the lens value, the more distant object can be zoomed in. Nonetheless, the disadvantage of digital zoom is that the quality and sharpness of photo deteriorates when using it. If you like to take photos of people and portraits, you'll appreciate the facial recognition feature. The camera automatically detects face and focuses on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA neo
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1500 mAh Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 430 hours Better than 66 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 420 minutes Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 415 min
Standby (GSM): up to 430 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 420 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 400 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 31 hrs
Playback (video): up to 7.4 hrs

The battery size of Sony XPERIA neo is 1500 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 430 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Sony XPERIA neo it is 420 minutes.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA neo
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Google Android 2.3
Navigation A-GPS

Sony XPERIA neo supports 3G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Google Android 2.3.

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA neo
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 2.1 EDR makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA neo
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, PCM, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Sony XPERIA neo
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass
Ring Tone Formats MP3, AAC
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified
OTHERS Sony XPERIA neo
Included Accessories Power adapter
Compatible with Windows 7 "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.

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