Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA vs Apple iPhone Comparison and Differences

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Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA

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Features dedicated gaming controls and a game store.
Supports CDMA / EVDO technology for potentially faster data speeds in regions with CDMA networks.
Includes a microSD card slot, which allows for expandable storage up to 32 GB with 8 GB included.
Higher screen resolution (480 x 854) provides sharper visuals.
Equipped with a more capable GPU, Adreno 205, for better graphics performance.
Comes with a higher megapixel main camera (5 MP) with LED flash and the ability to record 720p video.
Includes a front-facing camera for video calls.
Offers stereo speakers for an enhanced audio experience.
Retail price is lower at 70 EUR.

Thinner and lighter design compared to the Xperia PLAY CDMA.
Features a more iconic and arguably more premium build quality.
Comes with the iOS operating system, which offers a different ecosystem with a reputation for smooth performance.
Longer battery life for music playback, up to 24 hours.
Includes Corning Gorilla Glass with an oleophobic coating for increased durability and resistance to fingerprints.
A higher SAR rating, which though not necessarily an "advantage," indicates adherence to different regulatory standards.

Brand and model	Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY CDMA	Apple iPhone
Rating	(+0)	(+0)
Release date	2011, February	2007, January
Dimensions (HxWxD)	119 x 62 x 16 mm \| 4.69 x 4.69 x 2.44 in	115 x 61 x 11.6 mm \| 4.53 x 4.53 x 2.4 in
Weight	175 g \| 6.17 oz	135 g \| 4.76 oz
Case	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon
Colors	Black, White	Black
Battery	1500 mAh, Removable Li-Ion	0 mAh,
Battery life	Stand by time - Up to 405 h Talking time - Up to 7 h 40 min	Stand by time - Up to 250 h Talking time - Up to 8 h Music play - Up to 24 h
Approximate price	70 EUR	420 EUR
Check price	from Amazon	from Amazon

Technology	LED-backlit LCD	TFT
Touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen	capacitive touchscreen
Display colors	16M	16M
Screen size	4" in	3.5" in
Screen area	44.1 cm²	36.5 cm²
Screen format	16:9 (height:width)	3:2 (height:width)
Screen to body ratio	59.8%	52.0%
Screen resolution	480 x 854 px	320 x 480 px
Screen PPI /points per inch/	245 PPI	165 PPI
Screen protection		Corning Gorilla Glass, oleophobic coating
Screen protector	buy from Amazon	buy from Amazon

Operating system - OS	Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread)	iOS, upgradable to iOS 3.1.3
Chipset	- Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2
CPU	- 1.0 GHz Scorpion	- 412 MHz ARM 11
GPU	Adreno 205	PowerVR MBX
External memory	microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 8 GB included	No
Internal memory	400 MB, 512 MB RAM	4/8/16 GB

Antutu 7 Total

SIM card	Mini-SIM	Mini-SIM
Network	CDMA / EVDO	GSM
Bands	-2G - CDMA 800 / 1900
Speed	EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
GPRS	No	Yes
Edge	No	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot	Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
GPS	Yes, with A-GPS	No
NFC
USB	microUSB 2.0	2.0
Bluetooth	2.1, A2DP	2.0 (headset support only)
Harmful irradiation	SAR EU - 0.36 W/kg (head)	SAR - 0.97 W/kg (head) 0.38 W/kg (body) SAR EU - 0.97 W/kg (head) 0.69 W/kg (body)

Radio	No	No
Headphone jack	Yes	Yes
Others	- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors	- Accelerometer, proximity, compass	- Accelerometer, proximity
Other extras	- Dedicated game store -MP4/H.264/WMV player -MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV player -Track ID -Organizer -Document viewer/editor -Voice memo/dial/commands -Predictive text input	- Google Maps -Audio/video player -TV-out -Organizer -Document viewer -Photo viewer -Predictive text input
Versions	- For Verizon

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