Sony Xperia V
The Sony Xperia V is a budget-focused device, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus, built for basic everyday tasks (2012).
2012 · Lower-mid-range · Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Budget), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size4.3" · 129 x 65 x 10.7 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
RAM1GB
Storage8GB
Main Camera13 MP · LED flash
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Lightweight at 120g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 1,750 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Basic Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus for simple tasks only
✗Only 1GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysGamingMultitaskingMultitasking
ℹ️ Overview
Announced
2012, August. Released 2012, December
Also Known As
Also known as Xperia AX on NTT DoCoMo and Xperia VL on KDDI
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 Plus
Entry-level — basic tasks only
OS
Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean)
RAM
1GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
342 ppi
Adequate sharpness for daily use
📷 Camera
Main Camera
13 MP
Capable for everyday photos
🔋 Battery
Capacity
1,750 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Removable Li-Ion 1750 mAh battery
📱 Design & Build
Weight
120g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
129 x 65 x 10.7 mm (5.08 x 2.56 x 0.42 in)
Sensors
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
📶 Network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat3 100/50 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot
USB
microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Sony Xperia V does not support 5G — it supports GSM / HSPA / LTE.
Yes, the Sony Xperia V has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
The Sony Xperia V is rated IP57 — IP57 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).
Yes, the Sony Xperia V supports microSDHC expandable storage.
The Sony Xperia V SIM configuration: Micro-SIM.
Yes, the Sony Xperia V has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Sony Xperia V ships with Android 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich), upgradable to 4.3 (Jelly Bean).
The Sony Xperia V uses microUSB 2.0 (MHL TV-out).
The Sony Xperia V supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot.
The Sony Xperia V has 4.0, A2DP.
