Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a) vs HTC Sensation (3G)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V vs HTC Sensation phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 5:01 PM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:14 PM

Compare HTC Sensation X Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a) 06Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

14Points HTC Sensation (3G) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
SLCD

540x960

8
MP

0.3mp

768MB
RAM

Dual-core

1520
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC Sensation (3G)

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!

6 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	vs	14 Advantages HTC Sensation (3G)
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)17% Lighter	vs	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT Super LCD
+265 PPI4% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	256 PPI
+Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)44% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+768MB LPDDR250% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+1GB (558MB available)74% More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)15% Thinner
480x854 pixels	vs	+540x960 pixels26% Higher resolution screen
3.7"	vs	+4.3"16% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1520 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

27 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

EIS: Digital stabilization

(front) 0.3MP

+20 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Sensation (3G)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V MT11	HTC Sensation 3G, HTC Pyramid
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	HTC
Release date	10/1/2011	5/19/2011
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	11.3 millimeters (0.44 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 116 millimeters (2.24 x 4.57 in)	65.4 x 126.1 millimeters (2.57 x 4.96 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	148 grams (5.18 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT Super LCD
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	540x960 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	256 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	HTC Sense 3.0 UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	768MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	1GB (558MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	VGA (640x480)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported SRS virtual surround sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	1 microphone
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, AAC+, WAV, WMA
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BG58100
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1520 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	6.7 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: White, Blue Gradient, Silver, Red • 2GB microSD included • Open ES 1.1 • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • Video stabiliser • PlayNow • 3D sweep panorama photo • SE Timescape Java framework	• Colors: Black, Ice White • 8GB microSD included HTC Watch Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	HTC Sensation (3G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered