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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY

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Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2*
Processor
1.0 GHz Scorpion*
Display diagonal
4 in*
Battery capacity
1,500 mAh*

Display

Display diagonal
4 in*

Processing & platform

Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2*
Processor
1.0 GHz Scorpion*
Graphics

Memory & storage

Storage options
400 MB, 512 MB RAM*

Memory configurations

  • 512 MB RAM / 400 MB storage*
    Memory
    512 MB*
    Capacity
    400 MB*

Memory options

  • 0.5 GB*
    Capacity
    0.5 GB*
  • 512 MB*
    Capacity
    512 MB*

Storage options

  • 400 MB*
    Capacity
    400 MB*

Power specifications

Battery capacity
1,500 mAh*

Connectivity & software

Operating system
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)*
Cellular networks
GSM / HSPA*
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
Bluetooth
Reported value 1: 2.1, A2DP, EDR*
Reported value 2: 2.10*

Design & dimensions

Dimensions
119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in)*
Weight
175 g*

System configuration

Detailed specifications

Specifications 1 · 1 fields
model
Xperia PLAY*
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Specifications 2 · 48 fields
body weight
175 g (6.17 oz)*
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  • value
    175*
    unit
    g*
    original
    175 g*
    span
    • 0*
    • 5*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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body sim
Mini-SIM*
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display type
LED-backlit LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors*
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display size
4.0 inches, 44.1 cm (~59.8% screen-to-body ratio)*
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  • value
    4*
    unit
    inches*
    original
    4.0 inches*
    span
    • 0*
    • 10*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    44.1*
    unit
    cm*
    original
    44.1 cm*
    span
    • 12*
    • 19*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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display resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)*
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  • x
    480*
    y
    854*
    unit
    px*
    original
    480 x 854*
    span
    • 0*
    • 9*
    role
    Declared source matrix; native photosite count and active physical area unverified.*
display
Touch-sensitive gaming controls PSP like gaming buttons Timescape UI*
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memory card slot
microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 8 GB included*
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explicit_quantities
  • value
    32*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    32 GB*
    span
    • 15*
    • 20*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    8*
    unit
    GB*
    original
    8 GB*
    span
    • 39*
    • 43*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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sound loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers*
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model
Xperia PLAY*
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sound 3.5mm jack
Yes*
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comms wlan
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot*
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comms bluetooth
2.1, A2DP, EDR*
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comms gps
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS*
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comms radio
No*
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comms usb
microUSB 2.0, USB Host*
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features sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass*
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features browser
WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML5, Adobe Flash*
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network technology
GSM / HSPA*
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features
Dedicated game store MP4/H.264/WMV player MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player Organizer Document viewer/editor Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input (Swype)*
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misc colors
Black, White, Stealth Blue (for Play 4G), Orange*
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network 3g bands
HSDPA 900 / 2100*
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network speed
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps*
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  • value
    5.76*
    unit
    Mbps*
    original
    5.76 Mbps*
    span
    • 9*
    • 18*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform os
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)*
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platform chipset
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2*
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network 2g bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900*
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platform cpu
1.0 GHz Scorpion*
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  • value
    1*
    unit
    GHz*
    original
    1.0 GHz*
    span
    • 0*
    • 7*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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platform gpu
Adreno 205*
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memory internal
400 MB, 512 MB RAM*
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  • value
    400*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    400 MB*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    512*
    unit
    MB*
    original
    512 MB*
    span
    • 8*
    • 14*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera single
5 MP, AF*
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  • value
    5*
    unit
    MP*
    original
    5 MP*
    span
    • 0*
    • 4*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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main camera video
720p*
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misc price
About 140 EUR*
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main camera features
LED flash*
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network gprs
Up to 80 kbps*
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network edge
Up to 237 kbps*
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tests camera
Photo*
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tests loudspeaker
Voice 66dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 79dB*
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tests audio quality
Noise -89.6dB / Crosstalk -91.0dB*
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selfie camera single
VGA*
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launch announced
2011, February. Released 2011, March*
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sound
Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic*
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misc sar eu
0.36 W/kg (head)*
Scope and conditions
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  • value
    0.36*
    unit
    W*
    original
    0.36 W*
    span
    • 0*
    • 6*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    1,500*
    unit
    mAh*
    original
    1500 mAh*
    span
    • 17*
    • 25*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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battery music play
Up to 31 h*
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launch status
Discontinued*
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network
HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 / 800*
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battery talk time
Up to 8 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 25 min (3G)*
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battery stand.by
Up to 425 h (2G) / Up to 413 h (3G)*
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body dimensions
119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in)*
Scope and conditions
explicit_quantities
  • value
    16*
    unit
    mm*
    original
    16 mm*
    span
    • 11*
    • 16*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
  • value
    0.63*
    unit
    in*
    original
    0.63 in*
    span
    • 32*
    • 39*
    scope
    Explicit token only; no native/binned, sustained/peak or installed-variant role inferred.*
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Specifications 3 · 17 fields
Body Weight (g)
175* g
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Display Type
LED-backlit LCD,*
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Pixels X
480*
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Pixels Y
854*
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Display Size (inches)
4* inches
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Screen to Body Ratio (%)
59.8* %
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RAM (GB)
0.5* GB
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Main Camera Single (MP)
5* MP
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Sound 3.5mm jack
1*
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Comms Bluetooth
2.1*
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Battery Capacity (mAh)
1,500* mAh
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Price in USD
194.6*
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Model
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY*
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Launch Expected Year
2011.0*
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Height (mm)
119* mm
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Width (mm)
62* mm
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Thickness (mm)
16* mm
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* Provisional data