Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY vs Sony Xperia M
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 M
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Even
Lighter body
Sony Xperia M
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia M |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 4 | 4 |
| Panel Type | LCD | — |
| Resolution Height | 854 | 854 |
| Resolution Width | 480 | 480 |
| PPI | 245 | 245 |
| Glass Type | — | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Screen-to-body | 59.8 | 57.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia M |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | Dual-core 1.0 GHz Krait |
| GPU | Adreno 205 | Adreno 305 |
| Chipset Name | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus MSM8227 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 2.3.4 | 4.1 |
Memory
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia M |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDHC (dedicated slot), 8 GB included | microSDHC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 0.390625GB 0.5GB RAM | 4GB 1GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia M |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 720p | 720p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP | 5 MP, f/2.8 |
Battery
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia M |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 1500 | 1750 |
| Chemistry | — | Li-Po |
| music play | Up to 31 h | Up to 39 h 24 min |
| stand by | Up to 425 h (2G) / Up to 413 h (3G) | Up to 552 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 10 h 18 min (2G) / Up to 9 h (3G) |
Body
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia M |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Mini-SIM | Single SIM (Micro-SIM) or Dual SIM (Micro-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Height (mm) | 119 | 124 |
| Thickness (mm) | 16 | 9.3 |
| Weight (g) | 175 | 115 |
| Width (mm) | 62 | 62 |
Launch
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia M |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2011, February. Released 2011, March | 2013, June. Released 2013, August |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia M |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - all versions |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 - C1905, C2005 |
| 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 M |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 2.1 | 4 |
| NFC | — | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | Stereo 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 M |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | Sony Xperia M |
|---|---|---|
| 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 M are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Sony Xperia M packs a 1750 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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