HTC Touch Diamond2
#9259
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
#6081Category Breakdown
HTC Touch Diamond2
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Performance
44.862.2
Camera
11.314.1
Display
11.241.4
Battery
11.615.2
Build
15.00.2
Connectivity
18.932.1
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
12.825.3
Summary
- The HTC Touch Diamond2 features a compact build with a 3.2-inch TFT resistive touchscreen, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY has a larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD display.
- In terms of performance, the Xperia PLAY is equipped with a 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and 400MB RAM, offering superior processing power compared to the 528 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 288MB RAM of the Touch Diamond2.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia PLAY supports 720p video recording, whereas the Touch Diamond2 is limited to 480p.
- The Xperia PLAY also boasts a larger 1500 mAh battery, compared to the 1100 mAh battery of the Touch Diamond2.
- Software-wise, the Touch Diamond2 runs on Windows Mobile 6.1, while the Xperia PLAY operates on Android 2.3.4, providing a more modern user experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HTC Touch Diamond2
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
a.k.a. HTC Warhawk for AT&T. HTC Topaz platform.
Available on AT&T as Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4GAlso known as R800a, R800at, R88i
Display
Size
3.2"
4"
Type
TFT resistive touchscreen, 65K colors
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 800 pixels, 5:3 ratio (~292 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM7200A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
528 MHz ARM 11
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
Adreno 130
Adreno 205
Memory
288MB RAM, 512MB ROM
400MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSD (dedicated slot)
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Main Camera Features
N/A
LED flash
Front Camera
VGA videocall camera
VGA
Front Camera Features
N/A
N/A
Video Recording
480p@15fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1100 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1100 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
107.9 x 53.1 x 13.7 mm (4.25 x 2.09 x 0.54 in)
119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in)
Weight
117.5 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White, Stealth Blue (for Play 4G), Orange
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.78 W/kg (head) 1.46 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA
GSM / HSPA
Network Speed
HSPA 7.2/2 Mbps
HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.0, A2DP
2.1, A2DP, EDR
NFC
✗
✗
USB
miniUSB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, upgradable to Windows Mobile 6.5
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer
Accelerometer, proximity, compass