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Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a) vs Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)

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

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Compare Samsung Focus S X Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a) 07Points
3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V X
4.3"
AMOLED

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1650
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)

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Xperia Neo V (MT11a)} 7 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a) vs Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)} 12 Advantages Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
vs480x800 pixels
+265 PPI22%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs217 PPI
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)4 times
More apps available to download and use
vs700000 apps (Marketplace)
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+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+1.4GHz 32bit Single-core40%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
1GB (320MB available)vs+32GB101 times
More internal storage for applications and files
126 grams (4.41 ounces)vs+111 grams (3.89 ounces)14%
Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)vs+8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)53%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage
Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
3.7"vs+4.3"16%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(back) 8MP63%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
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+1650 mAh10%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

21 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
+14 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 V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
ModelXperia Neo V (MT11a)Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia Neo V MT11AT&T Samsung Focus S i937, Samsung SGH-i937, Samsung Kupua
Country or region available(Latin America)CanadaUSA
(Latin America), Canada, USA
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date10/1/201111/6/2011
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)57 x 116 millimeters (2.24 x 4.57 in)66.8 x 126 millimeters (2.63 x 4.96 in)
Weight126 grams (4.41 ounces)111 grams (3.89 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDSuper AMOLED Plus
Screen size3.7" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels480x800 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)265 PPI217 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadWindows Phone 7.5 Mango
Firmware updateAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255T
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1.4GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage1GB (320MB available)32GB
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
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 networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels8 megapixels
Main camera resolution2560x1920 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720)
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 focusSupportedfeature not registered
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionfeature not registered
BSI sensorNot supportedfeature not registered
HDRNot supportedfeature not registered
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not supported
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 V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or morefeature not registered
RadioFM (RDS)FM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
DLNASupportedfeature not registered
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)
BA700
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1650 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy7 hours6.5 hours
Standby400 hours (16.7 days)250 hours (10.4 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
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 playerfeature not registered
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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
• HAC (M3/T3)
• Bing Maps
• DLNA

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)Samsung Focus S (SGH-i937 32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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