Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a) vs LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V vs LG Nexus 5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 5:01 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:04 PM

Compare LG Nexus 5 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

26Points LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.95"
IPS+

1080x1920

8
MP

1.3mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

2300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	vs	26 Advantages LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+FM (RDS)Advantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+2.3GHz 32bit Quad-core3 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+2GB LPDDR23 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+16GB (12GB available)37 times More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)51% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT Super IPS+Advantage TFT Super IPS+ display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
265 PPI	vs	+445 PPI68% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.7"	vs	+4.95"34% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP63% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.3MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) VGA (640x480)	vs	+(front) HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	vs	+Android 6.0 MarshmallowAdvantage Android 6.0 Marshmallow is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps20 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+2300 mAh53% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+MicroUSB 3.0Advantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet

19 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+12 specs and more in the table below

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

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V MT11	LG Google Nexus 5 D821, LG Nexus 5 4G LTE, LG D821
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LG
Release date	10/1/2011	11/1/2013
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	8.6 millimeters (0.34 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 116 millimeters (2.24 x 4.57 in)	69.2 x 137.9 millimeters (2.72 x 5.43 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT Super IPS+
Screen size	3.7" inches	4.95" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	445 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 4.4 KitKat
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 6.0 Marshmallow
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974 (28nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.3GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 330
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	2GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	16GB (12GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	150/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat4 800/850/900/1800/2100/2600 (Bands 1,3,5,7,8,20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
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	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	30mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.4 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/6" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.9µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+, AC3
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 3.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Micro-B USB SlimPort
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA700	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	2300 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	17 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	300 hours (12.5 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
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, HTML5
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, White • USB OTG On-The-Go • Qi Wireless charging
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	LG Nexus 5 (D821 16GB)
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