Sony XPERIA V Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4.3", 1280 x 720
Main Camera
13 Megapixel
Operating System
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Storage
8 GB
RAM
1 GB
Processor
Qualcomm

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA V
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Touch
Height 129 mm Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Width 65 mm Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Depth 11 mm Worse than 55 % of phones rated.
Weight 120 g Better than 68 % of phones rated.
Body Colour Black | White
Protection Dustproof, waterproof
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes Better than 86 % of phones rated.
IP rating IP55, IP57
SAR Value 0.91 W/kg (body), 0.95 W/kg (head)
Integrated Components FM radio
Connector Type Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm

The Sony XPERIA V has dimensions 129 mm × 65 mm × 11 mm. Its weight is 120 g. A feature worth highlighting is definitely the water resistance of the phone.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA V
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 4.3" Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 1280 x 720 pixels Better than 63 % of phones rated.
Display Format HD
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Scratch-resistant glass

The screen size reaches 4.3" inches. Phones with smaller displays have the advantage of being easier to use with one hand. However, compared to phones with large screens, they provide a lower user experience. Nevertheless, if you don't plan to watch movies or play games on your phone regularly and just expect basic functionality, this size should be good enough for you. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA V is 1280 x 720 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 V
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm
Processor Number MSM8960
Clock Speed 1.5 GHz Better than 54 % of phones rated.
Processor Core Qty Dual-core Worse than 90 % of phones rated.
Graphics System (GPU) Qualcomm ADRENO 225

Sony XPERIA V is supplied with Qualcomm. The number of processor cores is 2. It is a number of cores that plays an important role in evaluating the performance of phone as it is responsible for computing operations. Smartphones already commonly have a core count of around 4 to 8. Multi-core processors can perform better and reduce the processing time of a request to a minimum, which is reflected in the responsiveness of the phone, e.g. in the speed of opening applications. Another important parameter is the processor frequency, which indicates how many instructions the phone can process in one second. Similar to refresh rate, the higher the number, the faster the phone responds. Processor frequency of phone Sony XPERIA V is 1.5 GHz. As standard today, you'll find this value between 1.8 GHz and 2.8 GHz.

The processor also includes the graphics accelerator Qualcomm ADRENO 225.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA V
RAM 1 GB Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 8 GB Worse than 72 % of phones rated.
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB

One of the most important parameters for user´s decision is often internal memory capacity. The larger it is, the more apps, photos, movies and other files your phone can store. This phone has 8 GB storage. This memory capacity is ideal for those who have a few basic apps and a few dozen photos on their phone. If you don't expect to use your phone to play games or need to store high-resolution photos, this size should be sufficient. There is almost no probability you're likely to see this low capacity on new smartphones. The standard memory today is around 64 and 128 GB. The best phones have internal memory of 256 GB or more. Nowadays, you can usually find one phone model on the market with several different memory sizes. This allows each user to choose what suits them best.

For this model it is possible to increase the storage size by inserting a memory card.

Size of the RAM memory tells us how powerful the phone is. Sony XPERIA V is equipped with 1 GB. Commonly today you will find phones with 6 to 8 GB of RAM. This means that the phone can easily handle normal operation and more demanding applications or games. Higher RAM of 12 GB can be found in best phones on market and are ideal especially for avid gamers. On the other hand, operating memory below 4 GB is more of an issue with lower-end phones and older models. However, even they will find their fans among less demanding users, who don´t want to spend much on buying new phone.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA V
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 13 Megapixel Better than 78 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Digital Zoom 16x Better than 95 % of phones rated.
Self-Timer Delay Yes
HDR Mode Auto HDR mode
Camera Modes Red-Eye Reduction, 3D Sweep Panorama
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection, smile shutter Better than 79 % of phones rated.
Light Source Flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p)
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Sony XPERIA V 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. The resolution of main lens is 13 Megapixel. Nonetheless, resolution alone does not necessarily mean a good photo. Therefore, you should look at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

Digital zoom in this case offers zooming up to 16x. 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. Many people will also benefit from the facial recognition feature. In translation it means the camera can recognise face of person in the frame and automatically focus on it.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA V
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) -
Standby Time 400 hours Better than 62 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 420 minutes Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 420 min
Standby (GSM): up to 300 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 420 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 400 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 18 hrs
Playback (video): up to 4 hrs
Standby (LTE): up to 270 hrs



The standby time for this phone is 400 hours and tells us how long the phone lasts on a single charge when you're not actively using it. The phone Sony XPERIA V will last one charge with constant phone calls 420 minutes.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA V
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 4G Better than 88 % of phones rated.
Operating System Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

Standard 4G connectivity is currently being replaced by 5G, but is still the preserve of the latest phones. Sony XPERIA V supports 4G. 3G connectivity is now only found in the oldest phones. The operating system in the case of this model is Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich).

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA V
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 20
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 800 DD
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, A2DP, AVRCP, PBAP
NFC Yes Better than 66 % of phones rated.
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services Google Talk, SMS, MMS

Contactless payments are not a problem with this phone, thanks to NFC function. It can also be used, for example, to unlock doors or load menus in a restaurant using an NFC tag. Bluetooth 4.0 must not be missing from the basic package. It makes it easy to connect wireless headphones to your phone, connect your phone to your TV, tablet, speaker and more.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA V
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, AMR, MP3, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, MPEG1 Layer3
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, AVI, MOV, XviD, MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Sony XPERIA V
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer, gyro sensor
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features Radio Data Service (RDS), DLNA Certified, PlayStation certified, Screen capture, xLOUD technology
OTHERS Sony XPERIA V
Included Accessories Power adapter
Compliant Standards IP57, IP55

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