Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY is a discontinued gaming-oriented smartphone with a 4-inch display, a 5MP camera and a 1GHz processor. It runs on Android 2.3 and has a microSD card slot for storage expansion.
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY Price
At the time of it's release in 2011, March, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY was about 140 EUR.
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Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)
What type of SIM card does the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY use?
The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY uses a Micro SIM card.
What is the battery capacity of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY?
The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY has a battery capacity of 1500 mAh.
What is the maximum internal storage of the Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY?
The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY has a maximum internal storage of 8 GB.
How to reset or factory restore Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY device?
There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY device: 1. Using a computer: Connect your Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY device to your computer using a USB cable. Then use a software program like Sony's PC Companion or a third-party tool like LifeBackup to restore your device to its factory settings. 2. Using a factory data reset (FDR): To perform an FDR, turn off your Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY device and press and hold the Volume Down and Power buttons simultaneously until the FDR menu appears. Select "Erase all data / user data" and then confirm your choice by pressing and holding the Volume Down button until the restart menu appears. 3. Using a rootkit: If you have root access to your Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY device, you can use a rootkit like SuperSU or ClockworkMod Backup and Restore to reset your device to its factory settings. 4. Using a flashing tool: You can also use a flashing tool like Odin3 or Hexus flash to flash a custom ROM on your Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY device, which can restore your device to its factory settings. It's important to note that resetting or factory restoring your Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY device will erase all of your data and settings, so it's recommended to backup any important information before performing a reset.
Specifications
Network
| Technology | GSM / HSPA |
|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 900 / 2100 |
| HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 / 800 | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps |
Launch
| Announced | 2011, February. Released 2011, March |
|---|---|
| Status | Discontinued |
Body
| Dimensions | 119 x 62 x 16 mm (4.69 x 2.44 x 0.63 in) |
|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g (6.17 oz) |
| SIM | Mini-SIM |
Display
| Type | LED-backlit LCD, |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
Platform
| OS | Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 |
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion |
| GPU | Adreno 205 |
Memory
| Card slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included |
|---|---|
| Internal | 400MB 512MB RAM |
Main Camera
| Single | 5 MP, AF |
|---|---|
| Features | LED flash |
| Video | 720p |
Selfie camera
| Single | VGA |
|---|---|
| Video |
Sound
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Features
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
|---|---|
| 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) | |
Battery
| Type | Removable Li-Ion 1500 mAh battery |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Misc
| Colors | Black, White, Stealth Blue (for Play 4G), Orange |
|---|---|
| SAR EU | 0.36 W/kg (head) |
| Price | About 140 EUR |
Tests
| Camera | Photo |
|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Voice 66dB / Noise 62dB / Ring 79dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -89.6dB / Crosstalk -91.0dB |
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