Sony's latest addition to the Xperia stable
comes in the form of the neo L. A successor to the Neo V and inheriting
much of its looks, the neo L is competing in the same category as the
HTC One V and the LG Optimus 7. But do the modest specs of this
smartphone guarantee a worthwhile user experience? We find out.Hardware/ Design
As
mentioned earlier, the neo L looks very similar to the Neo and Neo V in
terms of design. But this time round, the device has a 4-inch display
that also makes it heavier at 131.5gms. The phone is bulky in its build
but is solid. The device comes in black and white colour options.
Sony Xperia neo L mobile was launched in July 2012. The phone comes with a 4.00-inch touchscreen display offering a resolution of 480x854 pixels at a pixel density of 245 pixels per inch (ppi). Sony Xperia neo L is powered by a 1GHz one-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) processor. It comes with 512MB of RAM. The Sony Xperia neo L runs Android 4 and is powered by a 1500mAh removable battery.
As far as the cameras are concerned, the Sony Xperia neo L on the rear packs 5-megapixel camera. It sports a 0.3-megapixel camera on the front for selfies.
Sony Xperia neo L is based on Android 4 and packs 1GB of inbuilt storage that can be expanded via microSD card (up to 32GB). The Sony Xperia neo L is a single SIM (GSM) mobile that accepts a Regular-SIM card. The Sony Xperia neo L measures 121.00 x 61.10 x 12.20mm (height x width x thickness) and weighs 131.50 grams. It was launched in Glossy Black and Glossy White colours.
Connectivity options on the Sony Xperia neo L include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth v2.10, and 3G. Sensors on the phone include accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, and compass/ magnetometer.
As of 5th November 2024, Sony Xperia neo L price in India starts at Rs. 7,000.
Alternate names | MT25i |
Brand | Sony |
Model | Xperia neo L |
Price in India | ₹7,000 |
Release date | July 2012 |
Form factor | Bar |
Dimensions (mm) | 121.00 x 61.10 x 12.20 |
Weight (g) | 131.50 |
Battery capacity (mAh) | 1500 |
Removable battery | Yes |
Colours | Glossy Black, Glossy White |
Screen size (inches) | 4.00 |
Touchscreen | Yes |
Resolution | 480x854 pixels |
Pixels per inch (PPI) | 245 |
Processor | 1GHz one-core |
Processor make | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 (MSM8255) |
RAM | 512MB |
Internal storage | 1GB |
Expandable storage | Yes |
Expandable storage type | microSD |
Expandable storage up to (GB) | 32 |
Rear camera | 5-megapixel |
Rear flash | LED |
Front camera | 0.3-megapixel |
Operating system | Android 4 |
Wi-Fi | Yes |
Wi-Fi standards supported | 802.11 b/g/n |
GPS | Yes |
Bluetooth | Yes, v 2.10 |
NFC | No |
Infrared | No |
USB OTG | No |
Headphones | 3.5mm |
FM | No |
Number of SIMs | 1 |
Wi-Fi Direct | No |
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL) | No |
SIM Type | Regular |
GSM/CDMA | GSM |
3G | Yes |
4G/ LTE | No |
Supports 4G in India (Band 40) | No |
Compass/ Magnetometer | Yes |
Proximity sensor | Yes |
Accelerometer | Yes |
Ambient light sensor | Yes |
Gyroscope | No |
Barometer | No |
Temperature sensor | No |