Xperia Play
The "PlayStation phone" with a slide-out gamepad and PS controls.
The Xperia Play is a mid-range Sony Ericsson smartphone released Apr 2011, with a launch price of $500. It pairs its chipset with a 4.0" LCD display, a 5 MP main camera and a 1,500 mAh battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 44/100 — The PlayStation phone. Standout strengths: slide-out playstation gamepad with d-pad and dual touchpads. and playstation pocket game library. Main trade-off: thick 16 mm gaming slider.
The PlayStation phone.
The Xperia Play realised the long-rumoured "PlayStation phone" — a slide-out gamepad with a D-pad, face buttons and touchpads, plus a library of PlayStation Pocket titles. The optimised-game catalogue stayed small, but as a gaming-phone landmark it is unforgettable.
Read the full review- Slide-out PlayStation gamepad with D-pad and dual touchpads.
- PlayStation Pocket game library.
- Stereo speakers.
- microSD + jack.
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Xperia Play compares
| Xperia Play | Galaxy Note 4 | Xperia X10 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 44 | 44 | 42 |
| Chipset | — | Snapdragon 805 | — |
| Display | 4.0" LCD | 5.7" QHD AMOLED | 4.0" LCD |
| Main camera | 5 MP | 16 MP · f/2.2 | 8 MP |
| Battery | 1,500 mAh | 3,220 mAh | 1,500 mAh |
| Launch price | $500 | $750 | $550 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Xperia Play released?
The Xperia Play was released in Apr 2011.
How much does the Xperia Play cost?
The Xperia Play launched at $500 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Xperia Play screen size and type?
The Xperia Play has a 4.0" LCD display.
How much RAM and storage does the Xperia Play have?
The Xperia Play ships with 512 MB · 8 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Xperia Play battery capacity?
The Xperia Play has a 1,500 mAh battery.
What is the Xperia Play main camera?
The Xperia Play has a 5 MP main camera.
Does the Xperia Play have a headphone jack?
The Xperia Play has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Xperia Play weigh?
The Xperia Play weighs 175 g.
What colours does the Xperia Play come in?
The Xperia Play is available in 2 colours: Black, White.
Is the Xperia Play worth buying?
The Xperia Play realised the long-rumoured "PlayStation phone" — a slide-out gamepad with a D-pad, face buttons and touchpads, plus a library of PlayStation Pocket titles. The optimised-game catalogue stayed small, but as a gaming-phone landmark it is unforgettable. SpecEagle gives the Xperia Play an editorial score of 44/100.
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