Smartphones are a real symbol of modernity, and many can no longer imagine life without them. About a year and a half ago, the Sony Xperia V came out, which at that time quickly became the flagship model. What kind of reviews does he deserve? The Sony Xperia V is one of those smartphones that has been consistently under the Christmas trees for two years in a row. This fact alone speaks volumes.
Screen
This is the most praised component. Everything is fine with this phone: 4.3 inches, resolution of 1280 x 720, which at that time was considered a very good indicator, and even today the smartphone does not look like an anachronism with it. Users really like the Sensor on lens option, thanks to which the display has significantly increased viewing angles. The Mobile Bravia Engine 2 technology, which has been brought to perfection in this model, makes the picture even more realistic. Many buyers say that this option was the reasonpurchases, as none of the competitors had such a high-quality image.
Moisture protection
More precisely, protection not only from moisture, but also from dust. This option has earned numerous accolades. Sony Xperia V is the gadget that you can safely take with you to the beach. Users note that with him you can not be afraid to get caught in the rain; the phone can lie in the sand for a couple of hours, but the dust will not get inside the case. If your smartphone gets dirty, you can easily wash it right under running water.
LTE
Sony Xperia V is the first model from a well-known Japanese company that fully supports Russian LTE networks. It can function in the following ranges: I, III, V, VII and XX. Please note that in any case you will need a special SIM card. Many buyers argued with technical support for a long time, not having the slightest idea about this nuance.
A little trick
Experienced users have discovered one possibility that is not documented in any way in the usual manual. By entering the combination 4636, you can set LTE only in the settings, as a result of which the device turns into an excellent access point. If you find yourself in a major city that already has a 4G network, don't miss the opportunity to experience all its benefits!
This opportunity is especially valuable for those people who are often on business trips.
Design
This item also received good reviews. The Sony Xperia V was a hit for a reasonsales. Even today, buyers often pay attention to its beauty. The concave cover looks fresh and unusual, favorably distinguishing the device from a bunch of the same type of flat "bricks" that flood the world market today. In addition, seasoned gadget lovers note that it was the release of this model that became the milestone, starting from which Sony completely abandoned the buttons on the front panel: since then they have completely moved directly to the display.
However, reducing the number of buttons does not always delight buyers. Alas, due to the disappearance of the mechanical camera button, now you have to use the application icon on the display, as a result of which it is quite possible not to have time to take a good shot. There are also not enough connectors here - microUSB and a 3.5 mm jack for headphones. Actually, this is the Sony Xperia V smartphone that differs from its contemporaries, which often also have an HDMI port.
Of course, they are all protected by plugs, which many also do not like: over time, they become loose, and girls complain that because of their density, they sometimes break their nails. However, to each his own. If you are constantly in nature, then these features are by no means shortcomings.
The strong aluminum rib around the perimeter of the case not only adds a certain charm to the smartphone, but also makes it much stronger. In any case, it deserves great reviews: Sony Xperia V can fall from a decent height, but there will not be a single crack or deep scratch on the case.
Insides
No matter howstrange, but for a long time many buyers had no idea that they had purchased a device protected from moisture. The stubs still do not say anything: they were still on the antediluvian Samsung X100. Yes, and under the lid, everything looks quite ordinary.
This is the main feature of the Sony Xperia V: the review shows that this is only a decorative surface, and all the "offal" are protected by a non-removable moisture-proof plate. In addition, a rubber gasket runs along the curb of the back cover, which is a reliable barrier to dirt and dust.
Features
This smartphone has the most powerful chip in the line: Qualcomm 8960 Snapdragon S4, paired with a dual-core 1.5GHz Krait processor. Of course, 1 GB of RAM is a bit small today, but none of the users complained about the slowness of the interface or applications. Internal memory has 8 gigabytes. In addition, Micro SD cards up to 32 GB are supported.
The battery today is clearly too small - 1750 mAh, but experienced users say that a small amount is compensated by a competent standby setting, which can significantly save battery life and money for buyers. Factory settings, so you don't need to "tweak" anything yourself.
Soft
Let's learn more about the Sony Xperia V: the review should continue by talking about the software component of this phone.
It originally sold Android 4.0.4, but today the version can be updated, as the manufacturertraditionally distinguished by long support for their gadgets. In addition, the Sony Xperia V, whose firmware is somewhat outdated, today has a bunch of unofficial custom mods, among which it is easy to choose your own.
Experienced users testify that this is the first smartphone in which the company has seriously departed from the traditional assignment of buttons in the menu.
Thus, the Menu button has been replaced by a widget that, when clicked, calls up a list of recently launched applications. This decision was dictated not by any internal disagreements in the company, but by the basic requirements of Android. The decision is controversial, but almost everyone gets used to it pretty quickly. Most likely, it was precisely because of the features of this OS that Sony at one time chose to refuse support for mechanical buttons.
As we have already said, the characteristics of the existing "iron" is quite enough for comfortable work and rest. Nothing slows down and does not freeze. This phone Sony Xperia V is different from many modern models.
Pre-installed apps
It is good that in our age, when every more or less significant company creates its own shells for Android (almost always causing a desire to “demolish” them), there are still companies that approach customization wisely. In any case, Sony's own interface not only lives on for four years, but also has a lot of fans. In addition, users are satisfied with the pre-installed sets of applications in the company's smartphones.
Of course there is an omnipresentFacebook, a decent selection of games and other entertainment programs. The selection is good: nothing irritates, and everything goes well with the usual Android utilities.
Interesting facts
Interestingly, it was this manufacturer that at one time began to actively promote Play-Movies and Play-Books. Yes, Sony actually stood at the origins of Google's decision to start selling not only applications, but also other content. So, users at one time enthusiastically read free Pushkin, Gogol, Dostoevsky. However, there is still no need to pay for the books of these writers, and in other cases there are free excerpts to familiarize yourself with the work.
Thus, the Sony Xperia V, whose price is 10-11 thousand rubles, is still an excellent candidate for a gift. Not necessarily New Year's - such a phone will be gladly received at any time of the year.
