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Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a) vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo vs Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim X Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a) 06Points
3.7"
LED

480x854

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
15Points Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo X
4.5"
TFT

540x960

5
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

2100
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Xperia Neo (MT15a)} 6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a) vs Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)} 15 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)10%
Lighter
vs139 grams (4.87 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+265 PPI8%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (45nm)68%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)vs+8GB (5GB available)15 times
More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)34%
Thinner
480x854 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
3.7"vs+4.5"22%
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
HD (1280x720)vs+Full HD (1920x1080)125%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSvs+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
3G HSUPAvs+3G+ HSPA+Advantage
The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps192%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1500 mAhvs+2100 mAh40%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
2.1 + A2DPvs+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

23 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
EIS: Digital stabilization
(front) 0.3MP
+16 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
 
ModelXperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia Neo MT15, Sony Ericsson HalonGalaxy S3 Slim G3812B, Samsung Galaxy Win Pro
Country or region availableCanadaUSA
Canada, USA
Brazil
Brazil
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date3/1/20113/1/2014
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)9.7 millimeters (0.38 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 116 millimeters (2.24 x 4.57 in)66 x 133 millimeters (2.6 x 5.24 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)139 grams (4.87 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size3.7" inches4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~63.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)265 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered60Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
System versionAndroid 2.3 GingerbreadAndroid 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredTouchWiz UX

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8225Q) (45nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A5 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 203 (400MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)8GB (5GB available)
eMMC 4.5
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo only main camera
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellationNot supported1 microphone
RadioFM (RDS)FM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh2100 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy7 hoursfeature not registered
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Blue/black, Red, Silver
• 8GB microSD included
• Video stabiliser
• Open ES 1.1
• HDMI 1.4
• PlayNow
• Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine
• SE Timescape
• Wisepilot navigation
• WiFi hotspot
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo (MT15a)Galaxy S3 Slim Duos (SM-G3812B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.61W/kg (head), 1.13W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.553W/kg (head), 0.395W/kg (body)
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