Sony Ericsson
Side-by-side technical data
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY vs Sony Ericsson Xperia pro
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…
- Usable Surface
- 59.8 %
- against 55.2 %
- Talk time
- 8.4167 h
- against 7 h
- Display Diagonal
- 4″
- against 3.7″
- Web browser
- WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML5
- against HTML
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 1 GB
- against 400 MB
- Display Pixel Density
- 265 ppi
- against 245 ppi
- Weight
- 142 g
- against 175 g
- Body Thickness
- 15.3 mm
- against 16 mm
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 1,500 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | — | — |
| Battery Features | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | 8.4167 h Best value | 7 h |
| Standby time | 425 h | 430 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 31 h | 31 h |
Design
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Orange | Black, Silver, Red |
| Body Thickness | 16 mm | 15.3 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 62 mm | 57 mm |
| Body Height | 119 mm | 120 mm |
| Weight | 175 g | 142 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 59.8 % Best value | 55.2 % |
| Body Materials | — | — |
| Resistance Features | — | — |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | Yes |
Performance
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| Processor Process Size | 45 nm | 45 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 205 | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
| Storage Type | — | — |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 1 GHz | 1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 400 MB | 1 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| CPU Description | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| Processor Type | Single-Core | — |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | — |
| RAM Capacity | 500 MB | 500 MB |
| RAM Type | — | — |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | — |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | — | — |
Display
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | — |
| Display Technology | LCD | LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 4″ Best value | 3.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 480 px | 480 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 854 px | 854 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 245 ppi | 265 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 928 :1 |
| Display Features | Capacitive Touch, Touchscreen | Scratch Resistant, Touchscreen |
| 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 | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 2.3 | Android 2.3 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | — | 2.3 |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | No | No |
| Google Services | — | — |
| Web browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML5 Best value | HTML |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Mini-SIM | 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 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot | DLNA, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 2.1 | Bluetooth 2.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR | A2DP |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, HDMI Port, FM Radio, microUSB, DLNA, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage |
| USB Version | microUSB | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.36 W/kg Best value | 0.88 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Loudspeaker, A2DP, EDR | Loudspeaker, A2DP, Stereo Speakers |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | Xperia PLAY | Xperia pro |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Organizer, Document viewer, Document editor, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input, MP4 player, MP3 player | Organizer, Document viewer, Document editor, Voice memo, Voice dial, Voice command, Predictive text input, Audio/video player, MP3 player |
