Sony Xperia V: Price, Specs and Availability in the Philippines

Sony Xperia V - Water-Resistant, LTE Smartphone For Faster Data Connection

Sony recently introduced the water and dust resistant LTE smartphone, the Sony Xperia V. The much-anticipated handset will be offered in partnership with Smart Communications LTE subscription plans starting December 21. The Xperia V is one of the first LTE smartphones to launch in the Philippines, enabling a turbo-charged experience of the Internet. More about the Sony Xperia V specs and features after the jump.

The smartphone supports download speeds of up to 100 Mbps, perfect for video streaming, online gaming and various downloads in a snap.  Users will be able to download apps and huge files in seconds, and enjoy online videos without buffering.  As a PlayStation-certified smartphone, the Xperia V further enhances real-time mobile gaming.

The Xperia V has numerous exciting features including a 13-megapixel fast capture HD camera with Exmor R for mobile.  This Sony technology allows users to capture bright still images and video even in low light conditions.
With High Dynamic Range, the camera can more accurately capture scenes even against harsh backlight. The Xperia V also supports 1080 full HD video recording for sharper videos.  An excellent viewing experience is guaranteed on its 4.3-inch HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2.
Through the WALKMAN application, users can activate Sony’s ClearAudio+ mode and enjoy music the way it was meant to be heard.  One can also use it to access music their Facebook friends have liked.
As an NFC (near field communication) device, the Xperia V lets users instantaneously access music and photos across other NFC-enabled Sony devices.  This “one-touch” wireless connection works without having to pair with another device.  The Xperia V, for example, can stream music wirelessly to an NFC-enabled speaker like the upcoming Sony SRS-BTV5.
With such powerful functionality, the Xperia V also comes with Sony’s unique Battery STAMINA Mode, a feature that can increase standby time up to 4 times more.   Developed specifically to address consumer demand for longer smartphone battery life, this extended standby mode works intelligently in the background by temporarily disabling WiFi, data traffic and apps when the screen is on sleep mode.  Calls, messaging functions and notifications will still work.  When the screen is touched again, all functions go back up.
Sony Xperia V Specifications
4.3” HD Reality Display (1280 x 720) with Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2
Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass
Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich (upgradeable to Jelly Bean)
1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm MSM8960 processor
Adreno 225 GPU
1GB of RAM
8GB of internal storage
microSD card slot up to 32GB
13MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash (Exmor R lens)
1080p@30fps video recording
VGA front-facing camera
HSDPA, HSUPA
Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-Fi Direct
DLNA
Wi-Fi hotspot
Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
GPS with A-GPS support
Li-Ion 1750mAh battery
129 x 65 x 10.7mm (dimension)
120g (weight)
Color: Black and White
Price: Php27,000 (SRP) | FREE at Smart LTE Plan 1500 and Plan 2000
Availability/ Release Date: Out now!