Motorola XT701
#4370
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
#4896Category Breakdown
Motorola XT701
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
Performance
65.564.0
Camera
42.042.0
Display
64.364.3
Battery
43.543.5
Build
70.870.8
Overall
56.656.2
Summary
- The Motorola XT701 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 with the same resolution but lower pixel density.
- In terms of performance, the XT701 is powered by a 600 MHz Cortex-A8 CPU, whereas the Xperia PLAY CDMA offers a more capable 1.0 GHz Scorpion CPU, resulting in better overall performance.
- Both devices have a 5 MP rear camera, but the Xperia PLAY can record video at 720p, compared to the XT701's 480p.
- The battery capacity of the Xperia PLAY is 1500 mAh, slightly higher than the XT701's 1420 mAh.
- Both phones run on different versions of Android, with the XT701 using Android 2.0 and the Xperia PLAY CDMA on Android 2.3.4, providing a more updated software experience.
- The build quality of the Xperia PLAY is bulkier, weighing 175g compared to the XT701's 140g, and it also includes additional connectivity options like Wi-Fi hotspot capability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola XT701
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA
General
Release Date
2010
2011
Announced
2009
2011
Description
For China
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
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
TI OMAP 3430
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU
600 MHz Cortex-A8
1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU
PowerVR SGX530
Adreno 205
Memory
512MB 256MB RAM
400MB 512MB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDHC (dedicated slot)
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
1420 mAh
1500 mAh
Battery Details
Removable Li-Po 1420 mAh battery
Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery
Charging Details
N/A
N/A
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
116 x 60.9 x 10.9 mm (4.57 x 2.40 x 0.43 in)
119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in)
Weight
140 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 / 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
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
GPS, A-GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 2.0 (Eclair)
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
OS Version
Android 2.0 (Eclair)
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