Sony Xperia Advance vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Xperia Advance vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V 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 Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V X Sony Xperia Advance 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
LED

320x480

5
MP

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1305
mAh

(Non removable)

10Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a) Compare Sony Xperia Advance X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.7"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Xperia Advance

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!

10 Advantages Sony Xperia Advance	vs	10 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB (4GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (320MB available)
+110 grams (3.85 ounces)15% Lighter	vs	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
+9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)33% Thinner	vs	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+Waterproof (IP?)Advantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
320x480 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen
165 PPI	vs	+265 PPI61% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"	vs	+3.7"6% Larger screen
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
1305 mAh	vs	+1500 mAh15% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supported	vs	+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable

26 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

TFT LED-Backlit LCD

16 million

(back) 5MP

LED flash

Only digital zoom

+19 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Advance	Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
Other model names	Sony Xperia Go ST27a, Sony Lotus	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V MT11
Country or region available	USA	(Latin America), Canada, USA
Brand	Sony	Sony Ericsson
Release date	11/9/2012	10/1/2011
Depth	9.8 millimeters (0.39 inches)	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)
Size (width x height)	60.3 x 111 millimeters (2.37 x 4.37 in)	57 x 116 millimeters (2.24 x 4.57 in)
Weight	110 grams (3.85 ounces)	126 grams (4.41 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Waterproof (IP?)	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	3.5" inches	3.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~54.5% (screen-to-body ratio)	~57.1% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	320x480 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 4-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	165 PPI	265 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
System version	Android 2.3.7 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean	Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
Chipset	32bit: ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 (45nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-400	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (4GB available)	1GB (320MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
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	14.4/5.76 Mbps	7.2/5.76 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 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	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 Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 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	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile 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 Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	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 Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM (RDS)	FM (RDS)
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WMA, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro HDMI Type D
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BA700
Battery capacity	1305 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	5.5 hours	7 hours
Standby	460 hours (19.2 days)	400 hours (16.7 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
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	Not 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, Black, Yellow • Sony Reality Display • Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine • 3D surround sound • Sony xLOUD • Video stabiliser • WiFi hotspot • IP67 certified: dust and water proof • Java framework	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Xperia Advance	Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (MT11a)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.12W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.89W/kg (head)	feature not registered