Sony Xperia V

PROS:- 

• Decent Screen
• 4 G supporting Network
• PlayStation certified
• NFC

CONS:- 

• Not available everywhere
• ICS
• Waterproof worry

Overview:-

With a 4.6-inch screen offering HD resolution and a 13-megapixel camera, the Xperia T is definitely meant as Sony's new flagship handset.

The Sony Xperia V enters into the new range of handsets from the Japanese firm, nestling in between the Xperia T and Xperia J.

The Xperia V looks very similar to the Xperia T, with a slightly smaller, 4.3-inch 720p HD display, thinker 10.7mm chassis and tipping the scales at a lighter 120g.

You'll find a 1.5Ghz dual-core processor powering Ice Cream Sandwichinside the Xperia V, which is the same as the T, but Sony has also managed to squeeze in 4G LTE connectivity, allowing you to take advantage of super speedy network connections.

The Xperia V will use the same 1.5GHz dual-core CPU but have a smaller 4.3-inch display; it will pack a 13-megapixel camera as well. The Xperia V's most intriguing feature, though, is its water-resistant skin. Sony says the device can withstand immersion in water, enough to meet the international IP55 and IP57 protocols for durability. LTE 4G compatibility is planned for the Xperia V, too, as is a later update to Jelly Bean from ICS.

The arched back harking back to the late Xperia Arc Sony Ericsson handsets is clad in rubber, allowing for a comfortable and secure hold, and the Xperia V feels solid and well built – overall a design we're fond of.

Interestingly for a water and dust proof handset, you can take the back off the Xperia V, giving you access to the full-size SIM card slot and removable battery – there's no obvious signs of watertight-ness around the back cover and we managed to peel it off easily, making us question if we'd trust taking this phone for a dip.

However my mind was put slightly at rest, as another Xperia V handset was getting a regular shower on the Sony booth – confirming its IPx5/7 certificate credentials, the highest level of water resistance currently on a phone.

However our mind was put slightly at rest, as another Xperia V handset was getting a regular shower on the Sony booth – confirming its IPx5/7 certificate credentials, the highest level of water resistance currently on a phone.

Although the Xperia V is packing the same power as the Xperia T, Ice Cream Sandwich doesn't feel quite as nippy on this 4G, waterproof handset.

The Sony Xperia V isn't slow, it just lacks the finesse of its bigger brother, and that puts a slight dampener on things.

Apps take that extra half a second to load, which is noticeable if you've just been using a quicker phone, and the camera app loads up in a couple of seconds.

The Xperia V is blessed with the same 13MP sensor as the T, and this allows you to snap high quality photos, with a range of effects and scene modes to choose from, plus auto-focus, 16x digital zoom and an LED flash to aid your photo taking escapades.

There's a second or so delay from pressing the shutter to the phone snapping a pic and making itself ready for the next, but I didn't find it to be a particular problem.

For those of you who like a physical shutter button then you're out of luck with the Xperia V, as an on-screen trigger is your only option.

The 4.3-inch screen sports Sony's Mobile Bravia Engine 2 technology, which increases the quality on the 720p display, making movie watching a pleasing experience.

I did notice that colours appeared a little washed out at times, but this didn't detract from the overall performance of the Xperia V during video playback.

Sony is talking a lot about connected devices and the Xperia V comes packing NFC technology, which will be able to talk to other NFC devices, including speaker docks and headphones.

Obviously 4G is known to be a bit of a drain on battery life, but the Xperia V comes with a decently sized 1,750mAh battery, which should see you through the day – but I'll put that to the test during our in-depth Sony Xperia V review

The 1.5 GHz Qualcomm MSM8960 dual-core processor inside the Xperia V proved plenty capable, with that high-resolution screen offering space for on-screen Android 4.0 buttons. It's an Xperia kind of Android, though, with similar widgets and drop-down menu adjustments, but it's all inoffensive enough. There's also raft of Sony's new Android widgets that I'd soon drop from our homescreen -- but again, it's an easily solved problem. It also packs a 13-megapixel sensor versus the 12-megapixel shooter I saw earlier on the Xperia S, although I'll have to wait for the final review model before I can compare results. The Xperia V will come in pink, white and black paint jobs when it hits stores later this year.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:-

• Manufacturer:Sony
• Part Number:XPERIAVWHTULK

General

• Product TypeSmartphone
• Width2.55 in
• Depth0.42 in
• Height5.07 in
• Weight4.23 oz
• Body ColorWhite

Cellular

• Service ProviderUnlocked
• Operating SystemAndroid 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

Processor

• Clock Speed1.5 GHz

Display

• Diagonal Size4.3 Inches

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