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Sony Xperia Play

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Pros

  • XPeria Play and Vita are similar architecturally
  • actual slider mechanism of the gamepad feels solid and sturdy
  • keys are very easy to press

Cons

  • Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play to unlock the software
  • backlighting of the keys
  • and no way to turn it on in the Settings app

Key specs

  • 5.1 Mpx
  • 4 in
  • 854, 480 px
  • 245 ppi
  • 1500 mAh
  • Single-core
  • 0.3 Mpx

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Sony Xperia Play - Pros & Cons

Sony Xperia Play

Pros

  • XPeria Play and Vita are similar architecturally
  • actual slider mechanism of the gamepad feels solid and sturdy
  • keys are very easy to press
  • more precise
  • more familiar
  • and more fun
  • fast and responsive
  • Asphalt looks pretty amazing on the Xperia Play
  • The physical keys are good
  • nicely sprung and responsive
  • Colors are nicely balanced

Cons

  • Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play to unlock the software
  • backlighting of the keys
  • and no way to turn it on in the Settings app
  • chipset is not the most powerful there is
  • The gamepad takes a little getting used to
  • the slide-out controller section
  • lacks the future-proofing of a more advanced chip
  • cheap and glossy plastic
  • brightness is below par and colours have a tendency to look washed out
  • lack of a dual-core processor
  • The rear cover constantly looked filthy with smears and fingerprints

Sony Xperia Play - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
4 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
1500 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
245 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Sony Xperia Play - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 2.3
CPU clock speed1.0 GHz
CPU coresSingle-core
CPU modelQualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
GPU modelQualcomm Adreno 205
RAM memory512 MB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor resolution5.1 Mpx
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Digital Image Stabilizationyes
Geo-taggingyes
LED Flashyes
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Storage
Internal storage512 MB
Memory card readeryes
Maximum card storage32GB
Types of memory card supportedmicroSD
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Dimensions
Height4.69 in
Width2.44 in
Depth0.63 in
Weight6.17 oz
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Other features
FM radioyes
Built-in stereo speakersyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEno
LTE frequencies700 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size4.0 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeLCD
Resolution854 x 480 px
Pixel density245.0 ppi
Dual screen supportno
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution0.3 Mpx
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Design
Colour of productBlack
MaterialPlastic
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeMini-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version2.1 EDR
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
NFCno
Charging connectionUSB
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
Video outputNo
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Battery
Replaceable batteryyes
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity1500.0 mAh
Standby time413.0 h
Talk time6.0 h
Fast chargingno
Wireless charging no

Sony Xperia Play - Q&A (2)

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    davis
    over 2 years ago
    Does Sony Xperia Play have Google Play Store?
    danilo.carroll
    about 2 years ago
    Yes, the Xperia Play supports Google Play Store.
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    dexter.nicolas
    over 2 years ago
    Can I play PlayStation games on Sony Xperia Play?
    venus_abernathy
    about 2 years ago
    The Xperia Play is not branded with the PlayStation name, but it can play emulated PlayStation games like Sony's PlayStation Vita handheld game system can.
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Sony Xperia Play Sony - Editorial Reviews (18)

3.4
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Sony Xperia Play REVIEW: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play smartphone - Tech Digest
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Published: 25.05.2011
REVIEW: Sony Ericsson Xperia Play smartphone - Tech Digest

After months, years even, of rumours of a mythical "PSP Phone" Sony Ericsson finally revealed the PlayStation-certified Xperia play at MWC 2011.With the handset finally touching down in the US this week, even more gamers will be able to get some Android/PlayStation hybrid action very soon. But can the Xperia Play live up to the expectations years' worth of whispers have left it with, or will it suffer the same sorry fate as Nokia's N-Gage gaming/mobile crossover?

Sony Xperia Play Sony Xperia Play Video REview
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Published: 25.05.2011
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Sony Xperia Play Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Android Smartphone Review - The Gadgeteer
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The Gadgeteer
Published: 14.06.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Android Smartphone Review - The Gadgeteer

Smartphones with slide out keyboards are not unusual. But the same can't be said about a smartphone with a slide out gaming controller. The Sony Xperia PLAY

Sony Xperia Play Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 03.10.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G Review
4.0

Although it’s no longer considered to be at the head of the class, like where it was when it first launched, AT&T’s Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G manages to differentiate itself with its “stealth blue” paint job and 4G HSPA+ “with enhanced backhaul” connectivity. At its core, it’s still that fun loving gaming centric smartphone that we know and love...

Sony Xperia Play Sony Ericsson Xperia Play review
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TechRadar
Published: 01.04.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play review
3.0

The PlayStation Phone finally lands - but can it live up to the hype?

Sony Xperia Play Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 31.03.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Review
4.3

Can we say beginning of an era about the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play? In case you are wondering why, it is the first ever smartphone with a dedicated gamepad. Sure, its chipset is not the most powerful there is, and its screen is not with the best resolution out there, but when you slide it open, and a PlayStation-style game controller winks at you, instead of a boring QWERTY keyboard, you know something's shifting...

Sony Xperia Play Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA) review
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The Verge
Published: 15.06.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA) review
2.8

After years of rumors and wishful thinking, the PlayStation phone is real — but is it worth the wait?

Sony Xperia Play Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Review | Digital Trends
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Digital Trends
Published: 14.06.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Review | Digital Trends

The Sony Ericsson XpeThe Sony Ericsson Xperia Play caters to gamers with hard controls adapted from the PSP, but makes some sacrifices to get here.ria Play is the world's first smartphone that's certified for Playstation, delivering an immersive gaming experience on your phone.

Sony Xperia Play Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Smartphone Review
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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Smartphone Review

The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY is the first PlayStation certified mobile device to hit the market. This means that it has access to special ports of games...

Sony Xperia Play Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play review: Bring your 'A' game
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GSMArena.com
Published: 20.04.2011
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play review: Bring your 'A' game

With video gaming a sport in its own right, smartphones have no other choice but raise their game too. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play has strong ties to...

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Eurogamer.net
Published: 08.04.2011
Xperia Play
3.0
Sony Xperia Play Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play review
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Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play review

In het Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play productdossier lees je alles over de XPERIA Play. Lees wat de XPERIA Play allemaal kan op onze review- en specificatiepagina.

Sony Xperia Play Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Review: Smartphone Represents a Step Forward in Mobile Gaming
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Published: 23.05.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Review: Smartphone Represents a Step Forward in Mobile Gaming
3.5

Gaming with your phone has just gotten 10 times better thanks to the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play.

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CNET
Published: 15.04.2011
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

If you love gaming on your phone already, the Xperia Play's controller will take this to the next level. There's stacks of games and a great smartphone experience, but a few trade offs to consider as well.

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Published: 24.06.2011
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