Sony Ericsson
Side-by-side technical data
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY vs Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
Which one is for you?
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 1,500 mAh
- against 1,200 mAh
- Display Technology
- LCD
- against TFT LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 400 MB
- against 320 MB
- Display Pixel Density
- 245 ppi
- against 180 ppi
Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 3.1
- against Bluetooth 2.1
- Weight
- 115 g
- against 175 g
- Body Thickness
- 14.2 mm
- against 16 mm
- Talk time
- 14.25 h
- against 8.4167 h
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,500 mAh Best value | 1,200 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | — |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 8.4167 h | 14.25 h Best value |
| Standby time | 425 h Best value | 400 h |
| Music playback time | 31 h Best value | 17.5 h |
Design
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Orange | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 16 mm | 14.2 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 62 mm | 56.5 mm |
| Body Height | 119 mm | 106 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 115 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 59.8 % Best value | 50.9 % |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 14.2 mm |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 |
| Processor Process Size | 45 nm | — |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 205 | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1 GHz | 1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 400 MB Best value | 320 MB |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| Processor Type | Single-Core | Single-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 500 MB | 512 MB Best value |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 3:2 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | LCD Best value | TFT LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4″ Best value | 3.2″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px Best value | 320 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 854 px Best value | 480 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 245 ppi Best value | 180 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | — |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch, Touchscreen | Scratch Resistant, TFT LCD |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 2.3 | Android 2.3 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | — | 2.3 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | — |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML5 | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Mini-SIM | — |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 3.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR | A2DP, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS Best value | GPS, A-GPS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.36 W/kg Best value | 1 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker, A2DP, EDR | A2DP, EDR, Stereo Speakers |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Live with Walkman |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Organizer, Document viewer, Document editor, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input, MP4 player, MP3 player | Audio/video player, MP3 player, Document editor, Voice memo, Predictive text input |
