Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

Name: Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Brand: Sony Ericsson
Rating: 4.5 (2 reviews)

Added: 05.16.14 | Updated: 02.19.20

Model: Xperia PLAY
Brand: Sony Ericsson
Rating: 4.50 out of 5 (2 votes)
Price: 140 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2011
Dimensions: 119 x 62 x 16 mm
Weight: 175 g
Chipset: Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
Built-in memory: 400 MB
Screen: LED-backlit LCD 4 inches
Battery: 1500 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 5MP
Front camera: Single, 0.3MP

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Common

Brand and model	Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Other names	Available on AT&T as Sony Ericsson Xperia Play 4G Also known as R800a, R800at, R88i
Launch date	2011, February

Price

First price	140 EUR

Design

Height	4.69 in (119 mm)
Width	2.44 in ( 62 mm)
Depth	0.63 in ( 16 mm)
Weight	6.17 oz (175 grams)
Water resistant
Colors	Black, White, Stealth Blue (for Play 4G), Orange
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	LED-backlit LCD
Size	4 in
Screen Area	44.1 cm²
Resolution	480 x 854 px
Points per inch	245 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	59.8%
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU	- 1.0 GHz Scorpion
GPU	- Adreno 205

Memory

Internal Memory	400 MB, 512 MB RAM
Memory Card Slot	microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 8 GB included

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)
User Interface

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-5 MP, AF
Features	LED flash
Video Recording	720p

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-VGA

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
SIM Card	Mini-SIM
Speed	HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps
SAR EU	0.36 W/kg (head)

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot
Bluetooth	2.1, A2DP, EDR
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS
NFC	No
USB	microUSB 2.0, USB Host

Battery

Capacity	1500 mAh
Type	Removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Standby - Up to 425 h (2G) / Up to 413 h (3G) Video playback - Up to 8 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 25 min (3G) Audio playback - Up to 31 h
Charging	-

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	No
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic -stereo speakers

Sensors

Accelerometer, proximity, compass

Other specifications

Others	-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)

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY scores 4823 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	4823 (Position 1982 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
1976. Plum Sync 4.0	5527
1977. Sony Ericsson Xperia mini	5342
1978. Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro	5003
1979. Samsung Galaxy Pocket Neo S5310	5000
1980. Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA	5000
1981. Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman	4900
1982. Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY	4823
1983. Apple iPhone 4 CDMA	4798
1984. LG Optimus L7 P700	4563
1985. ZTE Kis 3	4310
1986. Samsung Galaxy Young 2 SM-G130	4217
1987. HTC Windows Phone 8X	4210
1988. Samsung Galaxy Star 2	4182

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Sony Ericsson. However, there may be differences in specifications.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Release Date

The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY was officially announced and released on February, 2011. It is available in Black, White, Stealth Blue (for Play 4G), Orange.

Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Price

The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY starts at 140 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
400 MB	140 EUR
512 MB RAM	140 EUR

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY cost?

The price of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 140 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY come out?

The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY was released on February, 2011.

What is the size and weight of Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY ?

The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY has dimensions of Height: 119 mm Width: 62 mm Thickness: 16 mm and weighs approximately 175 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 4 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 480 x 854 px at a pixel density of 245 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY have?

Device comes with chipset Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 with processor 1.0 GHz Scorpion. Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY is available with internal memory of 400 MB, 512 MB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 5 MP, AF and features like LED flash

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of VGA and features like

What colors does the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY come in?

The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY is available in the following colors: Black, White, Stealth Blue (for Play 4G), Orange.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY?

The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY scores 4823 points in AnTuTu 7.