| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $230.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 110 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
|
| Launch | Announced | 2012, August. Released 2012, December |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 129 x 65 x 10.7 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.42 in) |
| Weight | 120 g (4.23 oz) | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM | |
| Features | IP57 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | |
| Display | Type | TFT |
| Size | 4.3 inches, 51.0 cm2 (~60.8% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 720 x 1280 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~342 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Scratch-resistant glass | |
| Platform | OS | Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus | |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.5 GHz Krait | |
| GPU | Adreno 225 | |
| Memory | Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Internal | 8GB 1GB RAM | |
| Main Camera | Single | 13 MP, AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Single | VGA |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.0, A2DP | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio, RDS | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out) | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
| Battery | Type | Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery |
| Stand-by | Up to 300 h (2G) / Up to 400 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 7 h (2G) / Up to 7 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 18 h | |
| Misc | Colors | Black, White, Pink |
| Models | LT25i | |
| SAR | 0.86 W/kg (head) 0.73 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.95 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 230 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Display | Contrast ratio: 1.792:1 (sunlight) |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 65dB / Noise 61dB / Ring 66dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -81.6dB / Crosstalk -81.9dB |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Sony Xperia V
Advantages
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
With clean, harmonious contours and an emphasis on tactile everyday comfort, the Sony Xperia V blends effortlessly into modern lifestyles. The chassis slips naturally into pockets and palms alike, while the vibrant responsive IPS LCD display measuring 4.3 inches delivers a pleasing visual greeting whenever the screen wakes up.
Daily computational tasks are managed seamlessly by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus. Navigating operating system menus, streaming playlists, and cycling between social applications happens with smooth, predictable responsiveness and frugal energy consumption. Capturing spontaneous moments with friends and family is intuitive thanks to the camera array—centered on a 13MP primary sensor—which produces lively, flattering shots with natural skin tones and swift shutter speed.
Dependable all-day stamina is sustained by a 1750mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds ensuring you stay connected without battery anxiety throughout active weekends and busy workdays. In short, the Sony Xperia V is a tasteful, well-judged daily companion that delivers premium everyday usability.
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