If you had come across the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo ten years ago, you would have been in total awe. Today, it is just another smartphone. The good news is that it has all the cool features that you expect from these devices (web browsing, touch screen, camera and games), but at a significantly lower price than the more expensive varieties.
The phone features the latest Android technology with quick and intuitive navigation, and has a decent sized 3.7 inch screen with a resolution of 854x480 pixels. Users who are looking for a more stylish phone, might be disappointed by the rather ordinary black, glossy finish, but it does feel smooth in the hand and can easily slide into your pocket.
The built-in 8.1 megapixel camera, which has a blindingly powerful flash, is one of the Xperia Neo's best features, and with 32 GB of memory, you will probably never run out of storage. Sony has recognized the need for fast access to common features as this phone has quick-buttons for the power/lock, volume, home, menu and back functions all located along the sides or front of the phone. Facebook junkies will appreciate how well Sony integrates the site into the phone, making it easy to view galleries, "like" media and get information on your contacts.
Overall, the phone will likely not impress many of your friends, but it is a great option for those who want the convenience and fun of a smartphone without having to pay high-end prices.
Need to Know: Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo
1. It contains a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset and 512 MB RAM, making it rather powerful and having connectivity that is on par with more expensive smartphones. (The Good)
2. 8.1 megapixel camera with LED flash. The camera offers impressive detail and colors with autofocus and auto-scene selections. (The Good)
3. Has a mini-HDMI port connection that makes it easy to connect to computers and televisions. (The Good)
4. The coloring seems a little outdated. It is not as bright as you would expect and there is some yellowing when looking at the screen in direct sunlight. (The Bad)
What the Critics Are Saying...
- GSMArena Team, GSMArenaA smartphone and a cameraphone, the XPERIA Neo promises solid all-round experience, which it readily delivers. It won’t cut it as a flagship but fortunately that’s not part of the job description. The Xperia Neo will enjoy the sense of space and safety in the upper midrange. And it w...
- Sanjin Rados, FudzillaXperia Neo is really well equipped and priced at €250 on the market. The phone runs Android 2.3 but will soon be running on Android Ice Cream Sandwich.If you’re looking for a compact phone that allows for reading books and PDF files or surfing, we think that Xperia Neo’s 3.7’’ screen (480x854) will...
- Sharif Sakr, EngadgetSo, how worthy is the Xperia Neo? That all depends on how you plan to use it. If you look to a smartphone as a relatively basic, all-in-one communication tool, and you do a lot of old-fashioned stuff with it (like phoning people) then you'll find a lot to like about the Neo. The price is attractive,...
- Laura Tosney, TechRadarWith a slightly lbetter-lit screen, the media features of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo might have wowed us a little more. As it is, it's a functional little mite, with high usability and simple, one-handed navigation and operation.The cost is still a little higher than we'd have liked to see for a p...
- Chris Burns, Android CommunityThe Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo is the less impressive version of the XPERIA Arc. The Neo is fatter, has a smaller display that doesn’t show off colors as well, and the chassis on the HTC Desire S is nicer, but therein lies the dilemma: which device is available to you? All that you’ve got...
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Sony backs up the Ericsson Xperia Neo with a 1 Year parts & labour warranty.
If your Ericsson Xperia Neo has problems and is still within its warranty period, you could contact Sony support or the retailer you purchased the phone from. You'll find Sony's contact information here. If your phone is off warranty and needs repair for a physical problem such as a broken screen or bad battery, you should visit an authorized service centre or a local phone repair shop. You can also connect with others in The Informr Community Forum to find and share answers to questions.
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