Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a) vs Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)

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

5/11/2020 5:01 PM, updated: 9/10/2022 5:49 AM

Compare Samsung Wave X Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a) 08Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

06Points Samsung Wave (GT-S8500) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.3"
AMOLED

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

256MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
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!

8 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	vs	6 Advantages Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
+512MB LPDDR2100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	256MB LPDDR
+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen	vs	480x800 pixels
+3.7"12% Larger screen	vs	3.3"
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)1166 times More apps available to download and use	vs	3000 apps (Samsung Apps)
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 3.6 Mbps
+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
+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	+2GB (390MB available)22% More internal storage for applications and files
126 grams (4.41 ounces)	vs	+118 grams (4.13 ounces)7% Lighter
13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	vs	+10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)19% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
265 PPI	vs	+283 PPI7% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

31 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

Plastic body, glass front

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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Model	Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Wave (GT-S8500)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V MT11	Samsung S8500 Wave I, GT-S8500B
Country or region available	(Latin America), Canada, USA	(Global, International)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Samsung
Release date	10/1/2011	4/21/2010, Announced: 2/22/2010
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	10.9 millimeters (0.43 inches)
Size (width x height)	57 x 116 millimeters (2.24 x 4.57 in)	56 x 118 millimeters (2.2 x 4.65 in)
Weight	126 grams (4.41 ounces)	118 grams (4.13 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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	Super AMOLED
Screen size	3.7" inches	3.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~46.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x800 pixels (5:3)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	265 PPI	283 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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
System version	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Bada 1.0
Firmware update	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Bada 2.0
User Interface	feature not registered	TouchWiz 3.0
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)	32bit: Samsung S5PC110 Hummingbird
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	PowerVR SGX540
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	256MB LPDDR
Internal storage	1GB (320MB available)	2GB (390MB 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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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	3.6/2 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 900/2100
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
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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	VGA (640x480)	Not supported
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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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	3.5mm (same audio output)
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	Not 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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
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)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA700	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	7 hours	7 hours
Standby	400 hours (16.7 days)	550 hours (22.9 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
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
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: Ebony Gray • 1GB microSD • mDNIe technology • Samsung Voice & Motion UI • DNSe Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)	Samsung Wave (GT-S8500)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head)