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DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Sony XPERIA PLAY |
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Product Type | Smartphone | |
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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.
Show moreDISPLAY Sony XPERIA PLAY |
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Display Type | LCD display | |
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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.
PROCESSOR Sony XPERIA PLAY |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm | |
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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.
Show moreMEMORY Sony XPERIA PLAY |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | - | |
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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.
CAMERA Sony XPERIA PLAY |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | |
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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 |
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Number of Front Cameras | 0 |
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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.
Show moreBATTERY AND CHARGING Sony XPERIA PLAY |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 1500 mAh | Worse than 62 % of phones rated. |
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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.
CELLULAR Sony XPERIA PLAY |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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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.
Show moreCOMMUNICATIONS Sony XPERIA PLAY |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA | |
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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.
Show moreMEDIA Sony XPERIA PLAY |
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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 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MPEG-4, 3GP, H.264, H.263 |
FEATURES Sony XPERIA PLAY |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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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 |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | |
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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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