Sony XPERIA PLAY vs. Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7)

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

In depth comparison and review of Sony XPERIA PLAY and Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7). Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Sony XPERIA PLAY vs. Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA PLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7)
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Form Factor Slider - touch screen, gamepad Slider - touch screen, gamepad
Phone Design Slider -
Height 119 mm 119 mm Both phones are the same height.
Width 62 mm 62 mm Both phones are the same width
Depth 16 mm 16 mm Both phones are the same depth.
Weight 175 g 175 g Both phones are the same weight.
Body Colour White | Black -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) - -
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B
DISPLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7)
Display Type LCD display LCD display
Display Technology TFT TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 4" 4" Both phones have the same screen size.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 480 x 854 pixels 480 x 854 pixels Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours 16.7 million colours Both phones have the same color depth.
Display Features Wallpaper, screen saver Wallpaper
PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA PLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7)
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm Qualcomm ARM7
Processor Number MSM8255 -
Clock Speed 1 GHz 1 GHz Both phones have the same clock speed.
Graphics System (GPU) - Qualcomm ADRENO 205
MEMORY Sony XPERIA PLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7)
RAM - 512 MB
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) - -
User Memory 400 MB 400 MB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB microSDHC - up to 32 GB
CAMERA Sony XPERIA PLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7)
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution 5.1 Megapixel 5.1 Megapixel Both phones have the same camera resolution.
Focus Adjustment Automatic Automatic
Light Source LED light LED light
Video Resolutions 720 x 480 720 x 480
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0 0
BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA PLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7)
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1500 mAh 1500 mAh Both phones have the same battery capacity.
Standby Time 425 hours 425 hours Both phones have the same standby time.
Talk Time 505 minutes 505 minutes Both phones have the same battery life when making calls.
Run Time Details Talk (GSM): up to 505 min
Standby (GSM): up to 425 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 385 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 413 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 30.5 hrs
Talk (GSM): up to 505 min
Standby (GSM): up to 425 hrs
Talk (WCDMA): up to 385 min
Standby (WCDMA): up to 413 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 30.6 hrs
CELLULAR Sony XPERIA PLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7)
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G 3G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Google Android 2.3 Google Android 2.3
Navigation A-GPS A-GPS
Installed Games - Tetris, Bruce Lee Dragon Warrior, Crash Bandicoot, FIFA 10, Sims 3, Star Batalion
COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA PLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7)
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, AVCTP, AVDTP, GAVDP, PBAP HFP, HSP, OPP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, AVCTP, AVDTP, GAVDP, PBAP
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS Google Talk, SMS, MMS
MEDIA Sony XPERIA PLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7)
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, AAC, PCM, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, AMR, MP3, XMF, AAC +, OGG, eAAC+, MIDI, M4A WAV, AAC, MPEG 1 Audio, MPEG 2 Audio, MPEG 2.5 Audio, Ogg Vorbis, AMR, MP3, ADPCM, AAC-LC, LPCM, AAC +, eAAC+, MIDI
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263 MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Sony XPERIA PLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7)
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, magnetometer
Ring Tone Formats MP3, AAC MP3, AAC
Polyphonic Ringer Yes Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified DLNA Certified, OpenGL 2.0 support, multitasking, PlayStation certified
OTHERS Sony XPERIA PLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY (Qualcomm ARM7)
Included Accessories Power adapter Headset, screen protection film, USB cable, power adapter
Compliant Standards - HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible)
Compatible with Windows 7 "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7. "Compatible with Windows 7" software and devices carry Microsoft’s assurance that these products have passed tests for compatibility and reliability with 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7.
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