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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA#6159

Released: 2011

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA

Overall Score

25.0

Category Breakdown

Overall(#6159)25.0
Performance(#3994)62.2
Camera(#9210)14.1
Display(#6882)41.4
Battery(#7383)15.2
Build(#4361)0.2
Connectivity(#7515)26.9
Audio(#115)87.6

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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
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, AF
Main Camera FeaturesLED flash
Front CameraYes
Front Camera FeaturesN/A
Video Recording720p
Selfie VideoN/A
Optical Stabilization✗
Night Mode✗
Raw Photo Support✗

Battery

Capacity1500 mAh
Battery DetailsRemovable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging DetailsN/A
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✗

Build & Safety

Dimensions119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in)
Weight175 g
MaterialsN/A
ColorsBlack, White
Foldable✗
SARN/A

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

Audio

Stereo Speakers✓
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
Audio JackYes

Software & Security

Operating SystemAndroid 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint✗
Face Unlock✗
SensorsAccelerometer, proximity, compass