Ericsson xperia neo. Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V - Specifications
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of a particular device, if any.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Used materials, suggested colors, certificates.
| Width Width information refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 57 mm (millimeters) 5.7 cm (centimeters) 0.19 ft 2.24in |
| Height Height information refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 116 mm (millimeters) 11.6 cm (centimeters) 0.38 ft 4.57in |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 13 mm (millimeters) 1.3 cm (centimeters) 0.04ft 0.51in |
| The weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 126 g (grams) 0.28 lbs 4.44oz |
| Volume Approximate volume of the device, calculated from dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 85.96 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 5.22 in³ (cubic inches) |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
Mobile technologies and data rates
Communication between devices in mobile networks is carried out through technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
The operating system is the system software that manages and coordinates the operation of the hardware components in the device.
SoC (System on a Chip)
System on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device in one chip.
| SoC (System on a Chip) System on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components such as processor, GPU, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255 |
| Technological process Information about technological process on which the chip is made. The value in nanometers measures half the distance between the elements in the processor. | 45 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The main function of the processor (CPU) mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | Scorpion |
| Processor bit depth The bit depth (bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have more high performance compared to 32-bit processors, which for their part are more productive than 16-bit processors. | 32 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands by which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv7 |
| First level cache (L1) Cache memory is used by the processor to reduce access time to more frequently accessed data and instructions. L1 (level 1) cache is small and much faster than system memory, and other cache levels. If the processor does not find the requested data in L1, it continues to look for them in the L2 cache. With some processors, this search is performed simultaneously in L1 and L2. | 32 kB + 32 kB (kilobytes) |
| Second level cache (L2) L2 (level 2) cache is slower than L1, but in return it has a larger capacity, allowing more data to be cached. It, like L1, is much faster than system memory (RAM). If the processor does not find the requested data in L2, it continues to look for it in the L3 cache (if available) or RAM. | 384 KB (kilobytes) 0.375 MB (megabytes) |
| Number of processor cores The processor core performs program instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing many instructions to be executed in parallel. | 1 |
| Processor clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 1000 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is used most often by games, consumer interface, video applications, etc. | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
| Volume random access memory(RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost when the device is turned off or restarted. | 512 MB (megabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR2 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels means higher data rates. | dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its speed, more specifically, the speed of reading / writing data. | 500 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has a built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed amount.
Memory cards
Memory cards are used in mobile devices to increase the storage capacity for storing data.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the image quality of information directly depends. | LCD |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, the screen size is expressed in terms of its diagonal length, measured in inches. | 3.7in 93.98 mm (millimeters) 9.4 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate Screen Width | 1.81in 46.05 mm (millimeters) 4.6 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate Screen Height | 3.23in 81.93 mm (millimeters) 8.19 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.779:1 |
| Permission Screen resolution indicates the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. More a high resolution means sharper image detail. | 480 x 854 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be shown on the screen in clearer detail. | 265 ppi (pixels per inch) 104 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for the color components in a single pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen space on the front of the device. | 57.24% (percentage) |
| Other characteristics Information about other functions and features of the screen. | capacitive Multitouch Scratch resistance |
| Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine LED-backlit |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that are recognized by the mobile device.
rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on the back of the device and can be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, giving an approximate number of pixels in millions. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video Resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1280 x 720 pixels 0.92 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording rate (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30 fps (frames per second) |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | autofocus Digital Image Stabilization geo tags panoramic shooting Touch focus Face recognition |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a PTZ camera, a cutout or hole in the display, a camera under the display.
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about navigation and location technologies supported by the device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for short distance data transmission between different devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between different types of devices over short distances.
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to communicate.
HDMI
HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a digital audio/video interface that replaces older analog audio/video standards.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, which is also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by the device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support various video file formats and codecs, which store and encode/decode digital video data, respectively.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge they need to function.
| Capacity The capacity of a battery indicates the maximum charge it can store, measured in milliamp-hours. | 1500 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type of The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more specifically, by the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used in mobile devices. | Li-polymer (Li-polymer) |
| Talk time 2G Talk time in 2G is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 2G network. | 6 hours 55 minutes 6.9 h (hours) 415.2 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| 2G standby time The 2G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 2G network. | 430 h (hours) 25800 min (minutes) 17.9 days |
| 3G talk time Talk time in 3G is the period of time during which the battery is completely discharged during a continuous conversation in a 3G network. | 7 h (hours) 420 min (minutes) 0.3 days |
| 3G standby time The 3G standby time is the amount of time it takes for the battery to fully discharge when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 400 h (hours) 24000 min (minutes) 16.7 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional features of the device's battery. | Removable |
2 years ago 0
price and compactness
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2 years ago 0
The first pancake is lumpy (this is the first smartphone from Sony)! The screen is normal, not to say that it’s bad but not good either (as for the first smart, it’s normal)! Thanks to Sony for not vying out and putting a standard usb for charging and micro sd, not your own memory stick
2 years ago 0
good screen colors
2 years ago 0
the box is beautiful
2 years ago 0
compactness, abundance of Android applications, multimedia
2 years ago 0
1. The screen is good, the size, in my opinion, is optimal and the picture is decent. 2.4 android out of the box. With the same hardware as in the previous neo, it works 100500 times faster. 3. Like all sonics, very loud sound. 4. Design for an amateur, but I like these roundness.
2 years ago 0
it’s convenient to hold in your hand, use the Internet, watch videos, since the screen is large ... as soon as I picked it up, I immediately fell in love with my version in white, I immediately bought a pink leather cover for it, so it’s not scratched anywhere and the film is already on the screen is good (under the factory film) I bought for 11.000 and I like android version 4.0 much more than 2.3 ...
2 years ago 0
The device is just great! All parameters correspond to the declared. Great build - no problems extraneous sounds etc.
2 years ago 0
Big screen - Good camera - Front-camera
2 years ago 0
sometimes slows down, there is not enough memory, you have to turn off everything unnecessary applications and widgets, it helps. Well, then - everything is like that of another user: “Now it doesn’t load at all. After removing the battery, when you turn it on, the vibration works, and then everything ....” True, up to this point he had worked for me for two years. But the HTC Incredible S worked for a neighbor for about a year or more, they dropped it, and nothing, alive, but mine died quietly.
2 years ago 0
Inconvenient
2 years ago 0
The assembly is terrible (Obviously not Sony level) - the Sony logo peeled off at the back, then the volume rocker and the power button fell off (I had to glue the whole thing), The search button is not needed at all - it only takes up space - there is no radio - very little memory (380 mb- since this is my first smart, I thought it was enough, but no, the applications weigh a lot and not everything is transferred to the memory card) - sometimes it slows down, the charge ends quickly (well, this is minus the android) - a bunch of unnecessary garbage from Sony (and the shell is almost nothing different from bare android)
Maybe I was unlucky with this product, but once I gave it up under warranty due to the fact that the backlight of the screen stopped working!
2 years ago 0
started to freeze ... maybe I have a marriage, but often it doesn’t focus normally. For me it was surprise and disappointment that there is no zoom o_o, how is it possible? They didn’t have enough of their own memory, at least 2 GB. After a few months, it began to hang at the most inopportune moment, turn off and slow down :(
2 years ago 0
Thanks to Sony engineers for the fact that when the phone is even on a hard surface, the speaker hole closes tightly, which is why the sound is not audible at all, and if you put the screen down, it is difficult to lift it because of the rounded case. It must have taken a long time to figure out how to do this.
There is no button illumination, in the dark it is not clear where you press.
2 years ago 0
box contents
2 years ago 0
very low quality device, low performance for Android 4, freezes
2 years ago 0
All the shortcomings are associated exclusively with the design, for the rest there are no complaints:
1. Hard buttons do not inspire confidence. Honestly, they could have been made better + the search button is not needed at all.
2.Button on and the volume rocker is small and not very conveniently located + there is no camera button
3. As already written here - if you put the phone with the screen up, the speaker is muffled.
2 years ago 0
heats up during games, and I personally don’t have enough RAM, although in principle I already have a lot of applications
the back cover is thin and can be removed specifically (you can ruin the whole manicure) and it is glossy, so without a case the phone can easily fly out of your hands)
2 years ago 0
Slows down when launching applications or entering the call mode.
The upper end of the device bears all the communication load, there are MicroUSB and HDMI ports, as well as a 3.5 mm headset jack. On the bottom, in turn, there is a microphone hole and an eyelet for a wrist strap.
The dimensions of the device are quite consistent with the modern idea of what should be a touch monoblock. Sony Ericsson The Xperia Neo feels good in the hand, and feels good in the pocket as well. This, however, has already been discussed. And in general, for external performance and ergonomics, this device can be given the highest rating. Glossy coating slightly spoils the overall impression, but so stylish appearance largely due to him. A matte finish would definitely make the smartphone less attractive. So you have to put up with it.
Hardware, camera, battery life
The heart of the smartphone is a Qualcomm MSM8255 single-core processor with clock frequency 1 GHz. By the way, the same hardware base is used in the flagship Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, and in many competing smartphones, for example, in HTC Desire S.
As you well know, this is not the height of technological excellence; dual-core mobile processors are in vogue. Still, Qualcomm's single-core processor delivers enough performance for basic tasks. The Adreno 205 graphics core helps him in this, which takes care of video decoding, video processing from the built-in camera and graphics in three-dimensional games. If we compare Xperia performance Neo with the performance of dual-core smartphones in synthetic benchmarks, the difference is certainly obvious. However, no brakes are observed in the work. The Xperia Neo handles heavy websites, PDF documents, WVGA movies and HD movies from the built-in camera just fine.
The smartphone's RAM is not as large as we would like - 512 MB, but the same amount, for example, is installed in the iPhone 4. So the amount of RAM in this case will not become a factor limiting performance. By the way, half a gigabyte is the ceiling for Sony Ericsson devices, the same amount of memory is flagship Xperia arc.
Only 320 MB of memory is provided for data storage, but the emphasis here is not on it at all, but on the microSDHC card slot, which allows the use of cards with a capacity of up to 32 GB. In the box with the device you will find an 8-gigabyte card, which is quite manageable.
In terms of communications, everything is standard. Available wifi module 802.11b/g/n with the ability to organize a mobile hotspot, Bluetooth 2.1. As for wired communication, it is provided by micro-USB and HDMI ports. The latter is used to connect external screens, but, as practice shows, connecting monitors or TVs to mobile phones is used extremely rarely. There is also navigation provided by the GPS module, which supports the technology of accelerating the cold start of the Assisted GPS receiver (A-GPS) and, of course, is based on maps Google Maps.
Battery capacity: 1500 mAh Battery type: Li-Ion Talk time: 7 hours Standby time: 430 hours Music time: 31 hoursAdditional Information
Announcement date: 2011-02-13 Sales start date: 2011-07-07 Equipment: phone, battery, stereo headset, memory card, Charger, cable Micro USB, HDMI cableGeneral characteristics
Type: smartphone Weight: 126 g Operating system: Android 2.3 Case type: classic Number of SIM cards: 1 Dimensions (WxHxD): 57x116x13 mm SIM card type: regularScreen
Screen type: TFT color, 16.78 million colors, touch type touch screen: multi-touch, capacitive Diagonal: 3.7 in. Image size: 854x480 Pixels per inch (PPI): 265 Auto screen rotation: YesMultimedia features
Camera: 8.10 megapixels, LED flash Camera functions: autofocus, digital Zoom 2x Movie recording: yes Max. video resolution: 1280x720 Front camera: yes Audio: MP3, AAC, FM radio Headphone jack: 3.5 mm Recognition: faces, smiles Geo Tagging: yes Video output: HDMIConnection
Interfaces: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, ANT+ Standard: GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G DLNA support: yes satellite navigation: GPS A-GPS system: yes Use as USB storage: yesMemory and processor
Processor: Qualcomm MSM 8255, 1000 MHz Number of processor cores: 1 Built-in memory: 1 GB RAM: 512 MB Memory card support: microSD (TransFlash), up to 32 GB Video processor: Adreno 205 available to the user memory: 320 MB Memory card slot: yes, up to 32 GBOther features
Control: voice dialing, voice control Sensors: light, proximity Speakerphone(built-in speaker): yes Airplane mode: yes A2DP profile: yesThat is, not very expensive, but at the same time with good processors, cameras and screens. Yes, they appear, but this is due to the fact that top-class devices go on sale, which replace the previous flagships. Accordingly, expensive devices become more affordable.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo initially targets middle class- with all its advantages, it can become one of the most popular solutions in the segment. The model received the same hardware as the flagship, which means that the smartphone has all the usual attributes of a modern Android solution, including a powerful 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and support for HD video recording (720p).
Contents of delivery
- Telephone
- Battery
- stereo headset
- Map microSD memory 8 GB
- Charger
- Cable
- HDMI cable
- Instruction
Appearance
I think that many people remember last year's models from Sony Ericsson on the Symbian platform. These were smartphones and. The devices had an unusual case design, where curved ends were striking, as well as characteristically convex back panels.
When creating a new device, the designers undoubtedly looked back at previously created products. The original concept of human curvature is embodied in the body of Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo.
The phone turned out to be medium in size, which is 116x57x13 mm, weight 126 g. Among Android solutions, the device is not the largest, but not the smallest either.
Ideal size in my opinion. I like medium sized phones like the review hero or , worth mentioning both , and . All of them have fairly close dimensions, which are due to the diagonal of the display. For these models, it varies from 3.5 to 3.7 inches.
Among the "Googlephones" segment, the phone looks fresh, maybe even unusual, which is due to the smooth, curved lines of the case. If the majority of smartphones of this level look like black angular bars, then the shape of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo immediately allows you to stand out from their background. It is easy to distinguish it from other models.
The phone will be on sale in several color modifications. You can choose from three body types. It is dark blue, red (as in the photos) and silver. All colors are good, someone can immediately attribute the red color to “female”, but it is more of a burgundy shade. Not a flashy bright color, but quite noble, which will not be alien to the male audience. In general, the company did not limit itself to one modification, as is often the case, but provided a choice of several options at once.
A new type of painting is applied. Now the composition and method of its application are used, which contribute to the durability of the coating. This means that over time, the paint will not peel off, will not fade. However, this does not save the case from small scratches - they appear, but are hardly noticeable.
At the top, in a small oval hole, there is a speaker. Next to it is a camera for video calls and a proximity sensor.
Under the display is a block of mechanical keys. It is made in the form of a curved strip, which consists of three large silver buttons. Due to it, the effect of metal parts is created. The first button helps to return to previous paragraph menu, the central one directs to the desktop. Also, if you hold it down for a few seconds, it will activate the application manager. The last key calls context menu. Below them is the logo of the line - Xperia.
They do not have a backlight, but due to their large size, accidental clicks are excluded. You can notice the presence of a pair of diodes that do not carry out any functional load. The buttons are comfortable, pressed gently, the action is accompanied by a soft click.
On the right side, closer to the top, you can see a small round silver button. She is responsible for the screen lock. Below there is a large volume rocker.
On a small ledge is a two-position camera shutter button. It is also worth mentioning the presence of a light indicator, which is located on this part of the case. It signals missed calls, new messages, glows when charging - a very useful thing. It glows brightly and is hard to miss.
There are no elements on the left side, there is a completely smooth silver plate.
On the top end, which has a curved shape, there is a 3.5 mm jack in the very center. It is used to connect a complete headset or any other headphones. To the left of it is a microUSB port. A cable is connected to it for synchronization and data transfer to a computer. On the other hand, there is an HDMI cable connector. Both slots are covered with flip-up plastic plugs, reliably protected from possible dust ingress.
At the bottom you can see the microphone hole and a notch that helps to remove the back panel.
The back of the smartphone is curved, comfortable and ergonomic. Painted in a metallic shade, it looks beautiful.
On the removable part of the case, there was a place for the corporate logo, there is a small slot below, from under it you can hear the sounds of the speaker. Closer to the center is a camera lens slightly recessed into the body, which is edged with a chrome rim. Next to it is an LED flash.
The smartphone is assembled tightly, reliably, without backlash of the panels. Under the removable cover there is a compartment for a microSD memory card, which does not require turning off the device to replace. The SIM card slot is blocked by the battery.
Display
The display diagonal is 3.7 inches. It is made using Sony Mobile Bravia technology. Its feature is improved color reproduction - when this function is activated (it can be disabled in the menu), the contrast and sharpness of the image increase, the picture is natural, natural, alive. The resolution is 480x854 pixels, up to 16 million colors are displayed.
Of course, the screen is capacitive, multi-touch is supported. It responds well to touch. The smartphone has an accelerometer, it allows you to change the picture, you just need to turn the phone. The proximity sensor turns off the screen when the phone approaches your face during a call. There is no automatic brightness sensor, as in the flagship model.
I would like to note the presence of a special display coating, which should provide protection from scratches. The screen cover is something between glass and plastic, it can be found in many other modern solutions. A special film will initially be glued onto the display, which will serve as additional protection. It is glued very neatly, it is difficult to notice. If you do not know about its presence, then you can not notice its existence.
The screen size is well chosen. In my opinion, the optimal size for a mobile device is 3.5-3.7 inches. In this case, the smartphone retains a moderate size, convenient for everyday use. The behavior in the sun is average, in bright light the data is not very visible. If you do not manually set the display brightness to the maximum value, then there may be problems with the readability of the data on the screen.
For comparison Sony screen I'll put Ericsson Xperia Neo next to it. It is very easy to feel the difference. The SuperAMOLED screen's huge margin of brightness immediately catches the eye.
Platform
The smartphone is running operating system Android 2.3 Gingerbread, Qualcomm MSM8255 1 GHz processor. There is 512 MB of RAM, as well as about 300 MB for the needs of the user. An 8 GB card will be included with the device.
Menu
The company abandoned the Mediascape application, which received mixed reviews from users. But here there is Timescape and a new branded shell. At the top of the screen is a service line, which shows the time, battery charge, signal reception level indicator. Active connections and other data are also displayed there. By clicking on the line, you can find out in more detail about which programs have been downloaded, what messages and letters have been received, or what files have been received via Bluetooth.
As a design element, you can use both pre-installed images from Sony Ericsson and your favorite pictures. In addition, shortcuts and folders are placed on the desktop. For the folder, you can choose one of eight design options, give it a name. Icons are added by dragging them from the phone menu directly into this area.
Of course, there are widgets here, they can also be added to the desktop. There can be 5 such screens, while an interesting function works: you can swipe with two fingers from diagonally opposite corners, all desktops will decrease and be displayed on one screen.
When the screen is locked, the display shows the date and time. To unlock the screen, you need to slide your finger along from left to right. If you do it the other way around, it turns on silent mode, as indicated by an additional icon. Movement between zones is fast, without any hint of sluggishness. There are 5 icons at the bottom of the screen. These are multimedia, messages, menu entry, contacts and dialing. If you click on media, an additional menu will pop up with those applications that are in this category.
The application manager is activated by the Home button. It displays 8 programs and is essentially not your usual task manager. As you know, Android closes applications on its own, guided by the amount of free RAM.
The smartphone menu consists of several work areas, initially there are three of them. If you install additional applications, then over time there will be more such areas. There are 16 icons on the screen. translucent background, under which you can see the wallpaper set on the main screen. Icons can be arranged as it is convenient for the user. There is also sorting by several criteria: alphabetically, frequently used, recently installed. Other application menus are made in blue tones, here you can trace related features with others Sony models Ericsson.
Phone book
The smartphone has a handy assistant for importing contacts both from the SIM card and from Facebook and Google accounts, they are displayed in a single list. Created backup copy list of numbers to the memory card, the data can be restored later.
When creating a new contact, a lot of fields are created - this is different types phone numbers, addresses Email, means of quick communication (AIM, ICQ, Gtalk, Skype and others), addresses of residence and others (nickname, note, Internet call).
The smartphone has a list of alphabetic characters located on the right side of the screen. If you press your finger on this line and drag it down or up, then a letter pops up on the screen - a kind of quick search, which helps in cases where there are several hundred or even thousands of contacts on the phone. The search by the first letters of the contact name works for both language layouts.
There is a menu of favorite numbers where you can add the most popular contacts.
There is a quick menu: you need to click on the place for the icon with a contact photo, after which you can make a call, send a message via SMS or e-mail, view data on Facebook.
Call log
Straight from phone book you can access the call log - it is highlighted in a separate tab. There is a single list of dialed numbers, received and missed calls, for clarity they are marked with icons different color. By clicking on the line, you can remove the number from the call log, add it to a contact, or perform some other actions. By selecting a number from the list, detailed information about the call will be displayed.
Viewing the history of calls, you can not only make telephone conversation with the selected subscriber, but also send him an SMS or an e-mail from this list without going to another menu. Dialing a number is carried out using a convenient virtual keyboard. The smartphone does not know how to automatically substitute numbers based on the order of the entered numbers. During a call, the picture assigned to the user is stretched to full screen.
Messages
For SMS and MMS there is a shared folder where received messages go. When sending, by adding various objects to the SMS, you can automatically convert it to MMS. Messages are grouped by recipients in the conversation feed. When dialing a subscriber's number, the phone displays a list of matching numbers in alternating digits. While typing, a small field reserved for characters will be displayed. The longer the message, the more the space allocated for the character set increases. The device can copy, cut and paste text (and not only in the messages themselves, but you can also add it to a document or to email). For navigation, a convenient cursor is used, which helps to correct typos, highlight the necessary sections of text.
Your smartphone allows you to use several types of keyboards. This is both a mini-QWERTY keyboard and a full-size keyboard available in landscape orientation.
Predictive text input is available when word correction and auto-completion systems help you type text at a fast pace, allowing you not to waste time correcting errors. Possible word options are shown as a separate line above the keyboard. Copying and pasting fragments is supported.
To work with e-mail starts auto tuning mailbox(unless it's Gmail, connecting immediately after the email address would have been entered during the initial activation of the phone). It includes entering basic information (login, password). The phone perfectly understands various encodings, supports downloading attachments (you need to insert a memory card, otherwise this function will not work) of familiar formats.
When creating a letter, you can also attach various files from the device's memory to it. The function of copying text and automatic checking of the mailbox also works (the interval is set manually). The device simultaneously runs two applications - Gmail and Email. The only difference between them is that in the first one, mail comes only from the gmail.com server, while the second application works with any mail storages. You can create multiple accounts for e-mail, and each of them has its own color. This is convenient, because you can view mail for each mailbox separately, and displays messages from all accounts into one. Works sorting mail by date, subject, sender and size.
Camera
The smartphone uses an 8-megapixel module with autofocus and LED flash. In the segment of Android devices, the situation with full-fledged multimedia solutions is not very smooth, good cameras meet infrequently and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo has the opportunity to stand out from the background of classmates.
To launch the camera, a dedicated key on the side of the smartphone is used. By holding it for a few seconds, the shooting mode starts, this can be done from any application, it is not necessary to go to the main menu. The shape of the button is unsuccessful, it is too small and tight. I liked the high speed of launching the camera, as well as the very fast saving of pictures.
The interface works exclusively in landscape orientation. Help icons are displayed on the screen to help you set up shooting modes and conditions. 5 small icons are displayed on the side - the phone shows the latest received frames. Pulling the icons to the side opens a gallery of images taken.
Various options are available:
Image Capture Mode: Normal, Scene Detection, Smile Detection.
Photo size: 8 MP, 6 MP, 2 MP (4:3 or 16:9).
Shooting Conditions: Normal, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Beach & Snow, Sports, Party, Document.
Touch Capture: Enable, Disable (This function allows you to take a photo without pressing the camera key, just touch the screen).
Flash: auto, off, fill, red-eye reduction.
Timer: 2, 10 seconds.
exposure number.
Image stabilizer.
Geotags.
Shutter sound: There are 3 sounds to choose from, you can also turn it off.
White balance: auto, room lighting, fluorescent, daylight, cloudy.
Measurement: center, middle level, point.
Focus: Single AF, Multi-AF, Macro, Face Detection, Infinity, Touch Focus.
The quality of the photo is good, here the model performed better than the flagship Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc, which was tested earlier. There is no annoying overexposure, adequate color reproduction is observed. Given the very fast speed of the camera, a well-designed menu with many settings, as well as a dedicated key for shooting. For its segment, the photo quality is very good.
 Gallery Photos and videos stored in the smartphone's memory are shown here. The gallery works in both vertical and landscape orientations. Working with files is accompanied by nice animation effects. Working with files is fast, image previews are generated without delay. Pictures are displayed in a 2x3 or 3x2 grid, depending on the position of the device.
In the thumbnail folders smaller, thanks to which not 3, but 4 pictures are placed vertically. The image opens in full screen, scaling works with multitouch. Files can be sent via email, Bluetooth, SMS, or hosted on Picasa. You can assign images as desktop wallpaper or assign them to a contact. Rotation of pictures, reduction of their size is supported, and also displays Additional Information about a specific file, it also shows the location where the photo was taken if geotagging is enabled.
Images are shown both in folders (for example, received via Bluetooth, section with photos), and ordered by date. Thanks to this, it is very convenient to view photos - several sections are obtained in the same folder. You can scroll through either using the bar displayed at the bottom of the screen, or by simply touching the screen with your fingers anywhere in it.
The video is played from the gallery, where a separate folder is allocated for the videos. Nothing special can be said about the phone here. There is no support for DivX and XviD codecs in the smartphone, so the ability to play video out of the box is quite modest. timescape Timescape combines tabs that combine messages from various social networks: Facebook, Twitter. In addition, there is data on phone calls, SMS and MMS, e-mail. Displayed data is configured, unnecessary can be hidden. The update is also installed: manually or automatically.
Messages are presented in the form of translucent panels, on which the name of the sender, the message test itself, as well as the source from where the message came from are written. The ability to customize the background has disappeared, now it is a permanent blue color. The list scrolls very quickly, without a hint of delay. In general, the thing is beautiful and interesting, the main drawback is associated with not very beautiful design- if the author of the message has an avatar, then this image will be displayed stretched to the full width of the transparent panel.
Player To listen to music, you can select tracks sorted into several categories: artist, album, tracks, lists. In the latter case, there are automatic playlists (recently added, popular tracks, never played), and manual listening lists are also created.
From the music list, you can add songs to a playlist or send them via MMS, Bluetooth, or email.
The screen displays the name of the artist, the name of the album and the song being played. In the music playback mode, a large album cover is displayed (if it was assigned earlier), there are playback control buttons on the screen. If desired, the song is set as a ringtone. Equalizer settings are also available. These presets are: Normal, Classical, Dance, Flat, Folk, Heavy Metal, Hip Hop, Jazz, Pop, Rock. Manual settings no. Stirring mode available
When the screen is locked, additional music control buttons are not displayed, which is inconvenient, you have to perform unnecessary actions every time to move to another song. Other manufacturers (for example, Samsung and HTC) are more thoughtful. Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo only has a widget on the desktop, which to some extent smoothes this moment.
While listening to music, you can find information about the artist - a list of videos available for viewing on YouTube is displayed.
The sound quality for the Android segment is very good. There is a sufficient volume margin, the mids are well developed, and the lower range is not bad either. lovers deep bass can try to play with the equalizer, which will help change the sound image, albeit not without some distortion. Radio The smartphone has a radio receiver that has the function automatic search stations, you can switch input and manually. You can also save several dozen frequencies in the phone's memory. You can easily switch between your favorite stations by clicking on a small icon that will automatically move between saved waves.
TrackID allows you to identify the melody sounding on the radio in your smartphone or somewhere nearby. Not only the song title will be displayed, but also the album title, artist name and cover art.
Organizer The calendar in the device is made in a traditional style, the display of information for a whole month, a week or a specific day is configured. You can customize the type and alert tone for recorded events and appointments. There is a separation of information by storage location, each option has its own color label.
By creating new record, it is given a name, a period, a place. It is indicated with which of the calendars it will be synchronized, you can send invitations to contacts from notebook. The repeat period is set (every day, weekly, monthly, yearly). A reminder will help you not to lose sight of the recording - the signal will work in advance.
Alarm The smartphone allows you to save several alarms in memory. The repetition is set both for 1 time and for every day, only on weekdays or weekly. You can also set specific days. The melody of the signal is set, you can add a vibrating alert and a text file to it. Sets the period for the re-triggering of the signal.
The phone screen can display the weather forecast, date and time in large characters.
The calculator works in both portrait and landscape orientations.
Works on a smartphone Google search, which searches both within the contents of the device and through the browser. Recent requests that were entered on the computer may also be displayed, the phone will use the account.
Android Market is necessary for each device of this class - there the user can evaluate thousands of applications and choose the necessary set of applications for himself. There is a convenient search function, as well as dividing programs into categories, which greatly simplifies browsing. You can look at the reviews, evaluate the rating and express your opinion about the software. Each application comes with brief description and pictures for more clarity. Purchased applications are displayed in a separate list, which is convenient: if it was purchased new phone, you can immediately install those programs that were previously purchased.
The application, which is standard for most modern devices, allows you to view videos and search among them. The application runs in full screen mode.
Work with office documents is limited by the capabilities of pre-installed software - Office Suite allows you to view Word files, Excel, PDF, Power Point, but the possibility of editing them is not provided. Need to buy full version applications where a wider range of possibilities is available.
Weather forecast and news are useful every day.
media server DLNA support allows you to view photos and videos from compatible devices wirelessly.
The Facebook application will allow you to communicate in the network of the same name directly from your mobile device.
Let's golf is a beautiful game from Gameloft.
Browser Used for internet surfing handy application. A navigation bar is displayed at the top of the screen, to the right of it there is a shortcut that allows you to bookmark the page. The phone remembers the most visited pages, there is a log of pages viewed.
Multi-window support, search for words on the page, text selection, as well as a practical function for changing the brightness of the screen directly from the browser. Thanks to multi-touch, pages are easily scaled (virtual keys also work to change the size of the displayed one).
The font size changes, password saving works, flash is supported. Excellent speed and big screen allow you to comfortably use your smartphone to view WEB pages.
GPS navigation For navigation, Google Maps is used - the standard software for all android phones. The only drawback is that the program requires constant network activity, which affects the amount of traffic consumed by the device. Traffic jams are displayed, thus, the application has become full-featured and convenient not only for pedestrians, but also for car owners.
There is a function of determining the current location, calculating the route from the start to the end point, and the method of movement is set: by car, on foot or public transport. The route is laid on the map, while key places are indicated in the form text messages, which are displayed on the screen as a column, you can switch between them: view the route in advance or vice versa, go back and lay a different path. Scaling works using multitouch or virtual buttons.
Settings There is standard settings, which are present in any smartphone on Android. This section allows you to manage the capabilities of your smartphone in terms of modifying the interface, as well as changing various phone settings.
The smartphone offers a convenient branded application that sets up all the key parameters. If you do not use it immediately after purchase, you can return to it later.
Connections The smartphone operates in the GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS 900/1700/2100 bands. There is Bluetooth 2.1 with support for EDR and A2DP, in addition to support for other common profiles. Wi-Fi b\g\n is implemented at the usual level. The smartphone remembers the entered passwords for networks, can automatically connect to them, being within their range. Using the microUSB connector allows you to connect your phone to a computer for synchronization and battery charging. The presence of a miniHDMI slot allows you to connect your smartphone to various external sources (TV or monitor) and broadcast media content from the device to them. Working hours Used lithium-polymer battery with a capacity of 1500 mAh. Official data on the operating time are as follows: up to 7 hours of talk time, up to 430 hours of battery life in standby mode, up to 31 hours of music listening. On average, the phone works for a day, sometimes one and a half to two days. With 20-30 minutes of calls per day, 20-30 photos, 2 hours of listening to the player, 30-60 minutes of using network applications (browser, twitter), as well as using continuous synchronization with Google services, by the evening there were about 20-30% of the battery fully charged in the morning. In this case, the screen brightness was set to the maximum value. It is worth noting that the work of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth in the background, although not very much, but still affects the time of work, it is better to turn them off. In general, the autonomy of the phone looks attractive. In continuous movie playback mode, following settings: maximum display backlight level, synchronization enabled, working Wi-Fi -smartphone lasted 6 hours 45 minutes. This should be attributed to very good indicators. Conclusion The speaker is excellent, there are no problems with volume, the sound reserve is enough for various conditions. The vibrating alert is weak, you can not always feel it. In my opinion, Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo turned out to be a balanced model. The device will be available for sale at a price of about 19,000 rubles approximately in July-August (the company officially announces the 3rd quarter), and this will be an interesting offer for those who want to purchase a functional Android device for less than 20 thousand rubles. Of the shortcomings, it is worth mentioning the screen, which is noticeably inferior in terms of brightness to other models. At the same time, one should not confuse brightness and color reproduction - the phone displays natural shades that are close to natural. There are no built-in video codecs here either, however, this is solved by installing third-party programs. But good points there's a lot more here. It is a compact, ergonomic body with conveniently located elements. The camera for Android class is good, you won't find a better offer for the money. Highly good sound in headphones also deserves praise, here the smartphone turned out to be among the leaders in its segment, even though it is inferior to Symbian devices, as well as Apple iPhone 4. The stuffing of the phone copies the flagship Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc. At a noticeably lower cost, the buyer receives a fast and convenient interface, as well as enviable functionality. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo has every chance of hitting the Android class bestseller lists, especially if the price of the model drops a little over time.
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