Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a) vs Nokia C7 Astound

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V vs Nokia C7 Astound phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

5/11/2020 5:01 PM, updated: 9/3/2022 9:25 AM

Compare Nokia C7 Astound X Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

08Points Nokia C7 Astound Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
AMOLED

360x640

8
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)

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!

12 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	vs	8 Advantages Nokia C7 Astound
+1GHz 32bit Single-core54% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	680MHz 32bit Single-core
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB SDRAM
+126 grams (4.41 ounces)3% Lighter	vs	130 grams (4.55 ounces)
+480x854 pixels78% Higher resolution screen	vs	360x640 pixels
+265 PPI26% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	210 PPI
+3.7"6% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(front) VGA (640x480)11 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) QCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)69 times More apps available to download and use	vs	50000 apps (Nokia Ovi Store)
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GB (320MB available)	vs	+8GB (6GB available)18 times More internal storage for applications and files
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)24% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+AMOLEDAdvantage AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
(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
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G HSUPA) 10.2 Mbps42% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely

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)	Nokia C7 Astound
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Model	Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Nokia C7 Astound
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V MT11	T-Mobile Nokia C7 Astound
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Nokia
Release date	10/1/2011	4/6/2011, Announced: 3/28/2011
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	10.5 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 116 millimeters (2.24 x 4.57 in)	56.8 x 117.3 millimeters (2.24 x 4.62 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	130 grams (4.55 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)	Nokia C7 Astound
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	AMOLED
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~50.7% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	360x640 pixels (16:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	210 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)	Nokia C7 Astound
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Symbian ^3 S60 5.2
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Symbian ^3 Nokia Belle
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Nokia C7 Astound
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: ARM 1136JF-S
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 680MHz ARM11 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Broadcom BCM2727
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Nokia C7 Astound
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB SDRAM
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	8GB (6GB available) Flash (EEPROM)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Nokia C7 Astound
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	10.2/2 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 850/900/1700/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, HSCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
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)	Nokia C7 Astound
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 25 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.8 (aperture)
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	Not 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)	Nokia C7 Astound
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	QCIF (176x144)
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)	Nokia C7 Astound
Loudspeaker	Supported	Mono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, WMV	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Nokia C7 Astound
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Proprietary TV-out
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Nokia C7 Astound
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Nokia C7 Astound
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-5K
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	5W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	5 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	656 hours (27.3 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Nokia C7 Astound
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS, 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: Frosty metal • OpenVG 1.1 • OpenGL ES 2.0 • Ovi Maps 3.4 • Flash Lite 4.0 • Video recorder 720p 30fps via an update Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Nokia C7 Astound
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.03W/kg (head), 0.83W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.73W/kg (head)