Overall Score
56.2Category Breakdown
Overall(#4896)56.2
Performance(#2812)64.0
Camera(#7698)42.0
Display(#7889)64.3
Battery(#11818)43.5
Build(#9883)70.8
Comparisons Featuring Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
Short Review
- The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA features a compact design with dimensions of 119 x 62 x 16 mm and a weight of 175g, making it portable.
- Its 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD display offers a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, resulting in a pixel density of approximately 245 ppi.
- Performance is driven by a Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset, a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, and an Adreno 205 GPU, supported by 512MB of RAM.
- The rear camera is 5 MP with autofocus and can record video at 720p, while there is no front-facing camera.
- The 1500mAh battery provides basic power without fast or wireless charging options.
- Running on Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread), the software supports stereo speakers and a headphone jack.
- Connectivity options include Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, and microUSB 2.0, but it lacks 5G and NFC capabilities.
- The device is available in black and white colors, though it does not offer water resistance.
- Overall, the Xperia PLAY combines gaming features with standard smartphone functionality.
- Special features include dedicated gaming controls that enhance the gaming experience.
Specifications
General
Release Date2011
Announced2011
DescriptionFor Verizon
Display
Size4"
TypeLED-backlit LCD,
Resolution480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI480
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionN/A
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPUAdreno 205
Memory400MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotmicroSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera5 MP
Main Camera Details5 MP, AF
Front CameraN/A
Front Camera DetailsYes
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
OIS✗
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗
Battery
Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗
Build & Design
Dimensions119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in)
Weight175 g
MaterialsN/A
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
Connectivity
SIMMini-SIM
NetworkCDMA / EVDO
Network SpeedEV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G✗
4G✗
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth2.1, A2DP
NFC✗
USBmicroUSB 2.0
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating SystemAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
OS VersionAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes