Name: Xperia Neo
Brand: Sony
SKU: 28306
Rating: 4.1 (41 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

image quality was decent enough
nice and sharp
Smartphones produce awesome images with great color

fares poorly in direct sunlight
1-megapixel camera and a beast of a flash
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo

Primary sensor resolution: 8 Mpx
Screen size: 3.7 in
Resolution: 854, 480 px
Pixel density: 265 ppi
Battery capacity: 1500 mAh
Cpu cores: Single-core
Primary resolution: 0.3 Mpx

Sony Xperia Neo - Pros & Cons

image quality was decent enough
nice and sharp
Smartphones produce awesome images with great color
you get equalizer presets and a nice
FM sensitivity was quite good and the interface was very simple and easy to use
The quality of the display is pretty good
stylish
curvaceous design
low-light photography is pretty good
improved
lightweight user interface
The functions are pretty basic and simple
It feels decently light enough at 126 grams and fits comfortably in your palm as well
Phone and Battery In-call performance was solid
the underlying photo abilities are strong on their own
battery life of the device is exceptionally good
The display quality is pretty neat and the colours appear quite rich
The screen size is perfect enough for a normal pair of hands
find equalizer presets and a pleasant
Creating folders is simple
handset works sufficiently well in order to be enjoyed and utilized completely
The quality of the display is reasonably excellent

fares poorly in direct sunlight
1-megapixel camera and a beast of a flash
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo
it lacks in both brightness and proper anti-reflective coating
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo have Google Play Services
it is too reflective on this phone
annoying automatic brightness control system
the images looked a bit cold most of the times
The detail level in the images was disappointing
The glossy plastic body also does not take well to wear and tear
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo have wireless charging
under-lit environments turned out predictably noisy
Camera doesn't live up to the hype
Handset design isn't as sharp as the Xperia Arc
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo have fast charging
it does not support wireless charging
the automatic brightness control system that cannot be disabled
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V have wireless charging
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V have fast charging
lacked any such gadgets to try it
no real software advantage around the newer phone
no real performance difference between the Neo and the Arc
the screen is too reflective of objects in the background
images appear either too dark or too light
The pictures do tend to appear a bit smudged
the reflective glass is a bit disappointing
you can only adjust the maximum brightness level from the settings
the keys on the front will lose their shine - an ultimate downside
Sony Ericsson only that will certainly be getting Ice Cream Sandwich update
The shiny plastic body also does not take well to wear and tear
excessively reflective on this phone more or less like a mirror

Sony Xperia Neo - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	3.7 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	1500 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	265 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	1 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Sony - Video Reviews (2)

Sony Xperia Neo - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 2.3
CPU clock speed	1.0 GHz
CPU cores	Single-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
GPU model	Qualcomm Adreno 205
RAM memory	512 MB

Primary sensor resolution	8.0 Mpx
Video recording	yes
Highest video resolution	1280 x 720 px
Autofocus	yes
Digital Image Stabilization	yes
Digital zoom	yes
Face detection	yes
Geo-tagging	yes
LED Flash	yes
Panorama	yes
Smile detection	yes
Touch focus	yes

Internal storage	368 MB
Memory card reader	yes
Maximum card storage	32GB
Types of memory card supported	microSD

Height	4.57 in
Width	2.24 in
Depth	0.51 in
Weight	4.44 oz

FM radio	yes

Wireless network (Wi-Fi)	yes
Wireless networking standard	802.11b 802.11g 802.11n
Navigation system	GLONASS
2G GSM	yes
GSM frequencies	850 MHz 900 MHz 1800 MHz 1900 MHz
3G UMTS	yes
UMTS frequences	850 MHz 900 MHz 1900 MHz 2100 MHz
4G LTE	no
Mobile hotspot	yes

Screen size	3.7 in
Touchscreen	yes
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	LCD
Resolution	854 x 480 px
Pixel density	265.0 ppi
Dual screen support	yes
Scratch resistant display	yes
HDR	no
Multi touch	yes

Primary resolution	0.3 Mpx

Colour of product	Blue Red Silver
Material	Plastic
Water resistant	no
Shock resistant	no

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Digital compass	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes
ANT+	yes

Dual sim support	no
Sim card size	Mini-SIM
DLNA certified	yes
Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth version	2.1 EDR
Bluetooth profile	A2DP AVRCP
Charging connection	USB HDMI
Headphone connection	3.5 mm
USB version	2.0
Video output	HDMI

Replaceable battery	yes
Battery type	Lithium ion
Battery capacity	1500.0 mAh
Standby time	400.0 h
Talk time	7.0 h
Fast charging	no
Wireless charging	no

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Sony Xperia Neo Sony - Editorial Reviews (6)

3.7

Based on 6 reviews

Sony Xperia Neo Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo

CNET

Published: 16.08.2011

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo

The Xperia Neo shares the same DNA as its Xperia brethren, with the new Exmor R image sensor and Bravia display engine, but it's very much the black sheep of the family.

GSMArena.com

Published: 10.05.2011

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo review: More than a sequel

It’s a sequel. Same cast and the same story but with a new lead and a new director. Shot in HD. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo is to settle some unfinished...

Sony Xperia Neo Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo review

TechRadar

Published: 29.06.2011

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo review

3.5

Mid-range Sony Ericsson Android phone packs a photographic punch

Phone Arena

Published: 29.04.2011

Sony Ericsson Xperia neo Review

3.8

The Sony Ericsson Xperia neo aims to find the sweet spot between price and functionality, but in a world crowded with Android offerings, will the 3.7-inch screen enhanced with Mobile Bravia technology and an 8.1-megapixel sensor manage to stand out?…

SlashGear

Published: 27.06.2011

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo Review

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo arrives with something of a personality problem. Where the XPERIA Play was resolute in its gaming ambitions, and the XPERIA…

Sony Xperia Neo Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V

TechTree.com

Review: Sony Ericsson Xperia neo V

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