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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Specifications
Available on AT&T as Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G Also known as R800a, R800at, R88i
Sony
Released 2011, Feb 15
Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
- 175g, 16mm thickness
- Android 2.3.4
- 400MB 512MB RAM storage, microSDHC slot
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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).
| Category | Genze /10 | Users /10 |
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| Battery | 2.6 | — |
| Display | 5 | — |
| Performance | 3.1 | — |
| Camera | 4.8 | — |
| Body | 5.2 | — |
| Gaming | 4 | — |
| Software | 4.4 | — |
| Connectivity | 5.8 | — |
| Sensors | 7.2 | — |
| Software updates | — | — |
| Clean software | — | — |
| Heating | — | — |
| Media | — | — |
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Quick specifications
4.0"
480x854 pixels
5MP
720p
512MB RAM
Snapdragon S2
1500mAh
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Full specifications
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Network
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Technology | GSM / HSPA |
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| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 | |
| ??? | HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 / 800 | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
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Launch
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Announced | 2011, February. Released 2011, March |
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| Status | Discontinued |
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Body
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Dimensions | 119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in) |
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| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) | |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
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Display
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Type | LED-backlit LCD, |
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| Size | 4.0 inches, 44.1 cm2 (~59.8% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~245 ppi density) | |
| ??? | Touch-sensitive gaming controls PSP like gaming buttons Timescape UI |
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Platform
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OS | Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) |
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| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 | |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | |
| GPU | Adreno 205 |
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Memory
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Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included |
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| Internal | 400MB 512MB RAM |
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Main Camera
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Single | 5 MP, AF |
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| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p |
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Selfie camera
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Single | VGA |
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| Video |
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Sound
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Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
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| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
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Comms
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WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot |
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| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
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Features
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Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
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| Browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML5, Adobe Flash | |
| ??? | Dedicated game store MP4/H.264/WMV player MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player Organizer Document viewer/editor Voice memo/dial/commands Predictive text input (Swype) |
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Battery
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Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
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| Stand-by | Up to 425 h (2G) / Up to 413 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 8 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 25 min (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 31 h |
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Misc
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Colors | Black, White, Stealth Blue (for Play 4G), Orange |
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| SAR EU | 0.36 W/kg (head) | |
| Price | About 140 EUR |
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Our Tests
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Camera | Photo |
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| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 79dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -89.6dB / Crosstalk -91.0dB |
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY worth buying in 2026?
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 4.2/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.
What is the battery capacity of Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY?
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY has a 1,500 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.
What display size does Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY have?
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY features a 4.00-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.
What is the Genze score for Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY?
Genze rates Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4.2/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.
Where do these specifications come from?
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