Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V

Sony added a new egg to the Xperia basket by introducing the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V (pronounced as 'five'), a successor to the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo. The major change is the lowered price and camera resolution. The phone now competes in the under Rs. 20,000 segment with the likes of the Samsung Galaxy S, the LG Optimus Black and the Moto Defy Plus. The resolution is now 5MP instead of 8MP and hence the name Neo V. Read on more to find out if it actually outshines its rivals or is it just another rat in the Android race.

The review unit that we received was a gorgeous looking white with all the right curves in the right places thus making it look attractive. It feels decently light enough at 126 grams and fits comfortably in your palm as well.

The build however isn't that impressive. The plastic-y finishes attracted scratches quite easily at the back of the device. There is a constant need to wipe your fingerprints off the phone at all times, including the shiny plastic on either side. Opening the battery cover was a task in the first instance giving you a feeling that you might just drop the phone.