Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G Specs

Description

This is AT&T's version of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY which is the first PlayStation Certified device and the first specialized Android gaming phone to hit the market. It features a slide-out gamepad, 4" LCD screen and a second generation 1GHz Snapdragon chipset. There is a dedicated section on Android Market for it, which will list titles written specifically for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, or ported over from other mobile devices.

Cons

  • Thick body (0.63 inches)
I want it 23 users
I have it 7 users
I had it 11 users

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Display

Size: 4.0-inch
Resolution: 854 x 480 px, 245 PPI
Technology: TFT
Screen-to-body: 59.72 %
Colors: 16 777 216
Features: Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass

Hardware

System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon S2 MSM8255
Processor: Single core, 1000 MHz, Scorpion
GPU: Adreno 205
RAM: 0.5GB (LPDDR2)
Internal storage: 0.4GB
Storage expansion: microSDHC up to 32 GB
OS: Android (2.3.3)
ROM: 512 MB
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Capacity: 1500 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, User replaceable

Camera

Rear: Single camera
Main camera: 5 MP (Autofocus)
Flash: LED
Video recording: 1280x720 (HD) (30 fps), 800 x 480 pixels 30 fps
Features:
Video light, Video calling
Front: Yes
Dimensions: 4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 inches
(119 x 62 x 16 mm)
Weight: 6.17 oz (175.0 g)
Features: Dedicated game buttons
Keys: Right: Volume control, Other

Cellular

3G: Bands 5(850), 2(1900)
Data Speed: HSDPA 14.4 Mbit/s, HSPA, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s, UMTS

Multimedia

Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Features: Album art cover, Music recognition
Screen mirroring: DLNA
Additional microphone(s): Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 2.1
Wi-Fi: 802.11 b, g, n
Hotspot
USB: microUSB, USB 2.0
Features: Mass storage device, Charging
Hearing aid compatible: M3, T3
Location: A-GPS
Sensors: Accelerometer
Other: Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Phone features

Notifications: Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
Other features: Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
Date approved: Mar 11, 2011
FCC ID value: PY7A3880087
Measured SAR:
Head: 0.60 W/kg
Measured in: 1900 MHz
Body: 1.44 W/kg
Measured in: 1900 MHz

Availability

Officially announced: Sep 08, 2011
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Carrier Availability

Discontinued

AT&T

News

Major League Gaming and Sony are taking mobile games pro
Gaming on your mobile device just became a serious sport. Major League Gaming, Sony Mobile Communications, and Gameloft have teamed up to unveil the Xperia Mobile Gaming Arena (XMGA) Presented by Sony Mobile.The new competitive gaming platform allows...
, by Charlene S., 4
Major League Gaming and Sony are taking mobile games pro
AT&T offering Sony Tablet P and Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G in $299.99 bundle deal
Interested in a great deal? AT&T is offering both the dual-screen, clamshell Sony Tablet P, with Android 3.2 aboard, and the PlayStation certified Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G in a bundle deal for $299.99. While that is certainly a significant sa...
, by Alan Friedman, 5
AT&T offering Sony Tablet P and Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY 4G in $299.99 bundle deal
Sony Tablet P to hit AT&T on March 3?
If you fancy gadgets with unusual form factors, than this bit of news might interest you. The Sony Tablet P, which is a foldable dual-screen Android tablet, may launch on AT&T on March 3, if the pair of spy shots that we have here is to be believ...
, by Nick Todorov, 4
Sony Tablet P to hit AT&T on March 3?
FIFA 12 gets released exclusively on the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
FIFA 12 is among the most popular soccer simulators and it’s Android version is already here, kind of. It’s not yet released on the market - actually it’s available exclusively on the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY, which will keep the e...
, by Victor Hristov, 1
FIFA 12 gets released exclusively on the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY

User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
10
Camera quality
8.5
Performance
8.5
Display
9.5
Battery life and charging
7.5
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
9
Bought this phone on sale.
Phone owned for less than a month

I got this phone for $105 from a closing Sony Store. It's been more than worth the money I've spent. It replaced an Atrix. Even having slightly lower specs this phone has been faster, smoother and the UI is more functional.

It's great because it can play Playstation games. =]

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8
Any Gamer's Dream Phone.....
Phone owned for less than 3 months

As I write this, the Play is a year old device. But while shopping for Phones for other family members, My Son just drooled all over it, so we got it for him free on contract for Christmas. I am very surprised how good of a phone it really is. The reception and call quality is just amazingly good. I would almost recommend it for anyone who makes a lot of calls. It truly is that good. This is a solid built device, and seems really high quality. The screen also is very nice for as old of a device as it is.
Of course, the main point is the physical keypad for gaming. There is a very familiar layout for anyone with PlayStation experience. It comes preloaded with 8 games, but really they are just icons. You need a WiFi connection to download these and the other games that are specific to this device. There is a good selection of games for the Play. Of course, all Android options are open to you. You HAVE to have a memory card though. There isn't enough internal memory to do anything with. I am not super impressed with the internet experience or Sony's UI. Neither is horrid, but neither is great.

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