Sony XPERIA PLAY Specifications, Tests and Review

Display
4", 480 x 854
Main Camera
5.1 Megapixel
Operating System
Google Android 2.3
Processor
Qualcomm
Battery
1500 mAh

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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA PLAY
Product Type Smartphone
Form Factor Slider - touch screen, gamepad
Phone Design Slider
Height 119 mm Worse than 63 % of phones rated.
Width 62 mm Worse than 61 % of phones rated.
Depth 16 mm Worse than 76 % of phones rated.
Weight 175 g Worse than 74 % of phones rated.
Body Colour White | Black
Waterproof (Water-resistant) -
Connector Type Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B

Design of Sony XPERIA PLAY has dimensions of 119 mm × 62 mm × 16 mm and weight of 175 g.

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DISPLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY
Display Type LCD display
Display Technology TFT
Screen Size (Display Size) 4" Worse than 65 % of phones rated.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 480 x 854 pixels Worse than 53 % of phones rated.
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours Better than 98 % of phones rated.
Display Features Wallpaper, screen saver

The screen size reaches 4" inches. Smaller phone displays are not necessarily a disadvantage. They are easier to use with one hand. However, displays of these sizes don't provide the same experience when watching videos or playing games, so they're better suited for less demanding users. It means, if you're a basic user and you don't expect to use your phone for activities like watching videos or playing games on regular basis, this size is perfectly adequate. LCD displays are currently taking a back seat. This is mainly due to higher power consumption. In addition, they have the disadvantage of lower colour contrast, which can be reflected e.g. in the resulting photos. On the other hand, phones with LCD displays are in general cheaper than those with OLED technology.

Display Resolution of Sony XPERIA PLAY is 480 x 854 pixels. A higher display resolution is a prerequisite for a sharper image. The standard for mid-range phones today is a Full HD resolution of 1920 × 1080 px. Cheaper phones, which usually have a smaller diagonal, have an HD resolution of 1280 × 720 px. Smaller resolutions can only be found in older models. Best phones, on the other hand, have a 4K resolution of 3840 x 2160 px.

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PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA PLAY
Processor Type (CPU) Qualcomm
Processor Number MSM8255
Clock Speed 1 GHz Worse than 80 % of phones rated.

The processor type of the Sony XPERIA PLAY is Qualcomm. Sony XPERIA PLAY is provided with processor´s frequency of 1 GHz. Normally today you will find this value between 1.8 and 2.8 GHz, and the higher the number, the faster the response of the phone. The processor frequency will thus be one of the important parameters if you are looking for a phone capable of managing several requests at once without major problems.

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MEMORY Sony XPERIA PLAY
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) -
User Memory 400 MB
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC - up to 32 GB



In addition, if you need more memory, this model offers the option of inserting a memory card to increase the storage size.

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CAMERA Sony XPERIA PLAY
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 1
Sensor Resolution 5.1 Megapixel Worse than 60 % of phones rated.
Focus Adjustment Automatic
Light Source LED light
Video Resolutions 720 x 480
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 0

The rear camera of the Sony XPERIA PLAY has only one lens. Single lens is more typical for older phones or lower-end phones with lower quality cameras. The rear cameras of modern phones nowadays are usually equipped with two, three and sometimes even five rear camera lenses. A high resolution lens alone does not necessarily mean high quality photos. The main lens in this has a resolution of 5.1 Megapixel. However, if you are looking for perfect photos, in addition to resolution, don't forget to focus on at other parameters such as lens aperture or pixel size.

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BATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA PLAY
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 1500 mAh Worse than 62 % of phones rated.
Standby Time 425 hours Better than 65 % of phones rated.
Talk Time 505 minutes Worse than 54 % of phones rated.
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

The battery size of Sony XPERIA PLAY is 1500 mAh. Nevertheless, battery capacity is not the only factor that affects the phone's battery life. For example - the size of the display, the performance of the processor, the use of data functions and, of course, the intensity of use of phone in general all have a significant impact on battery life. Standard for most smartphones today is a battery capacity of around 4500 to 5000 mAH. Phones with this battery size usually guarantee a phone life of at least 1 day. Older or cheaper smartphone models can then reach battery capacities typically around 2500 mAH and below. With this capacity, you may find that if you use your phone heavily, you may need to recharge your phone during the day.

Standby time is 425 hours. The value indicates how long your phone will last on a single charge when you are not actively using it. The battery life when making calls is, like standby time, a figure that tells us how long the phone will last on a single charge when making continuous calls. For the Sony XPERIA PLAY it is 505 minutes.

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CELLULAR Sony XPERIA PLAY
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 3G Worse than 64 % of phones rated.
Operating System Google Android 2.3
Navigation A-GPS

Sony XPERIA PLAY supports 3G. 4G connectivity is still common today, although the latest phones already have 5G connectivity. 3G connectivity is now more of a thing of past and can only be found on older models. The phone's operating system is Google Android 2.3.

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COMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA PLAY
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, SPP, A2DP, AVRCP, AVCTP, AVDTP, GAVDP, PBAP
WLAN Security WEP, WPA, WPA2, TKIP, AES
Communication Features Mobile Email client, Internet browser
Messaging Services SMS, MMS

Bluetooth 2.1 EDR makes it easy to connect your phone to other wireless devices such as headphones, speakers, TV or tablet and more.

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MEDIA Sony XPERIA PLAY
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
Supported Digital Video Standards MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263
FEATURES Sony XPERIA PLAY
Phone Functions Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass
Ring Tone Formats MP3, AAC
Polyphonic Ringer Yes
Personal Information Management Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, alarm clock
Additional Phone Features DLNA Certified
OTHERS Sony XPERIA PLAY
Included Accessories Power adapter
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.

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