Motorola MILESTONE
#5080
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
#4896Category Breakdown
Motorola MILESTONE
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
Performance
61.864.0
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
55.556.2
Summary
- The Motorola MILESTONE features a 3.7-inch TFT display with a resolution of 480 x 854 pixels, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA has a slightly larger 4.0-inch LED-backlit LCD display with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the MILESTONE is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU and 256MB RAM, whereas the Xperia PLAY boasts a more capable 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU and 512MB RAM, offering better multitasking.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia PLAY can record video at 720p compared to the MILESTONE's 480p.
- The battery capacity of the Xperia PLAY is 1500 mAh, slightly higher than the MILESTONE's 1400 mAh.
- Software-wise, the MILESTONE runs on Android 2.1 (upgradable to 2.2), while the Xperia PLAY operates on Android 2.3.4, providing a more updated experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with the MILESTONE being lighter at 165g versus the Xperia PLAY's 175g, but both have a similar design aesthetic.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola MILESTONE
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
General
Release Date
2009
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
Distributed as Motorola DROID in the USA
For Verizon
Display
Size
3.7"
4"
Type
TFT
LED-backlit LCD,
Resolution
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~265 ppi density)
480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density)
PPI
480
480
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
N/A
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 205
Memory
133MB 256MB RAM
400MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included
Camera
Main Camera
5 MP
5 MP
Main Camera Details
5 MP, AF
5 MP, AF
Front Camera
N/A
N/A
Front Camera Details
N/A
Yes
Video Recording
480p@24fps
720p
Selfie Video
N/A
N/A
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
1400 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Ion 1400 mAh battery (BP6X)
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
115.8 x 60 x 13.7 mm (4.56 x 2.36 x 0.54 in)
119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in)
Weight
165 g
175 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black
Black, White
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Mini-SIM
Mini-SIM
Network
GSM / UMTS / HSPA
CDMA / EVDO
Network Speed
HSPA 10.2/5.76 Mbps
EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✗
✗
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g, hotspot (Android 2.2)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth
2.1, A2DP
2.1, A2DP
NFC
✗
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0
microUSB 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, A-GPS, Motonav software
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.1 (Eclair), upgradable to 2.2 (Froyo)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
Security
Fingerprint
✗
✗
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes