Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY vs Sony Xperia E1
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Sony Xperia E1
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Better display
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY
Lighter body
Sony Xperia E1
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4 | 4 |
| Panel Type | LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 800 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 245 | 233 |
| Glass Type | — | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 59.8 | 61.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia E1 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | Dual-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A7 |
| GPU | Adreno 205 | Adreno 302 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 | Qualcomm MSM8210 Snapdragon 200 |
| Process (nm) | — | 28 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3.4 | 4.3 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 0.390625GB 0.5GB RAM | 4GB 0.5GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | SVGA@20fps |
| Features | LED flash | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 3.15 MP, f/2.5 |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1500 | 1700 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 31 h | — |
| stand by | Up to 425 h (2G) / Up to 413 h (3G) | Up to 498 h (2G) / Up to 454 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 8 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 25 min (3G) | Up to 8 h 13 min (2G) / Up to 8 h 41 min (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia E1 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Mini-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 119 | 118 |
| Thickness (mm) | 16 | 12 |
| Weight (g) | 175 | 120 |
| Width (mm) | 62 | 62.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, February. Released 2011, March | 2014, January. Released 2014, March |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia E1 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 - D2004 |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | HSPA 21.1/5.76 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA | GSM, HSPA |
Connectivity
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia E1 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 4 |
| NFC | — | No |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 | Wi-Fi 4 |
Sound
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia E1 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia E1 |
|---|---|---|
| browser | WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML5, Adobe Flash | — |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, compass | Accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY and Sony Xperia E1 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia E1 packs a 1700 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 5 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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