Other features
| Rotating |
Y |
| Ringer type |
MP3 |
| Music player |
Y |
| Voice recording |
Y |
| Video playback |
Y |
Navigation
| GPS (satellite) |
Y |
| Position location |
Y |
| Wi-Fi positioning |
Y |
| Assisted GPS (A-GPS) |
Y |
Camera
| Night mode |
Y |
| Auto focus |
Y |
| Image stabilizer |
Y |
| Zoom capability |
Y |
| Front camera |
Y |
| Rear camera resolution (numeric) |
5.1 MP |
| Video stabilizer |
Y |
| Built-in flash |
Y |
| Geotagging |
Y |
| Flash type |
LED |
| Video recording |
Y |
| Built-in camera |
Y |
| Front camera resolution (numeric) |
0.3 MP |
Multimedia
| Speakers |
Stereo |
| RSS reader |
Y |
| FM radio |
Y |
Messaging
| E-mail |
Y |
| MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) |
Y |
| Short Message Service (SMS) |
Y |
Networking
| SIM card capability |
Single SIM |
| 2G standards |
GSM, GPRS, EDGE |
| Data network |
3G, 3.5G |
| Wi-Fi |
Y |
| 3G |
Y |
| Bluetooth profiles |
A2DP |
| Bluetooth |
Y |
| 3G standards |
HSPA |
| 3G bands supported |
800, 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz |
Battery
| Standby time (2G) |
425 h |
| Talk time (3G) |
6.3 h |
| Talk time (2G) |
8.3 h |
| Standby time (3G) |
413 h |
Storage
| USB mass storage |
Y |
| Maximum memory card size |
32 GB |
Call management
| Call waiting |
Y |
| Conference call |
Y |
| Call hold |
Y |
Ports & interfaces
| Docking connector |
Y |
| USB connector type |
Micro-USB B |
| USB version |
2.0 |
Display
| Orientation sensor |
Y |
| Touch technology |
Multi-touch |
| Display type |
TFT |
Software
| Office support |
Y |
| Operating system version |
2.3 |
Performance
| Flight mode |
Y |
| Video call |
Y |
| Personal info management (PIM) |
Alarm clock, Calculator, Calendar, Countdown timer, Games, To-do list |
Certificates
| Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA) certified |
Y |
Additionally
| Customisable video ring tones |
Y |
| Internal RAM |
0.5 GB |
Xperia PLAY, GSM/GPRS/EDGE/UMTS/HSPA, Android 2.3, 10.16 cm (4.0 ") TFT, 854 x 480, 512MB RAM, 5.1MP, Stereo Speakers, Bluetooth, 3D games, Wi-Fi, Micro USB, DLNA, aGPS, 3.5 mm, Black
<b>Once a fantasy. Now a reality. Incredible gaming and a full-featured Android smartphone.</b>
Slide out the controls of your Xperia PLAY and get behind the wheel of a race car. Or jump into a street fight. This PlayStation™ certified phone lets you immerse yourself in the games you want. Game over? Xperia PLAY is a super-efficient, full-featured Android mobile phone. Update your Facebook status or explore apps on Android Market™.
<b>Real game controller</b>
Feel the action with real console controls - dedicated gaming keys, shoulder buttons and an analogue touch joystick. And to make the gaming experience complete, Xperia™ PLAY provides superb stereo sound and support for multi-player gaming.
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<b>PlayStation™ Certified</b>
The Xperia™ PLAY is the first PlayStation™ Certified Android™ smartphone. It's built on the gaming expertise of Sony Computer Entertainment.
<b>More than 200,000 apps for download</b>
Sports, anyone? Or ready to get down to business? Get the latest Google apps from Android Market™.
<b>Facebook lives inside Xperia</b>
Just log in once and stay connected! Now Xperia takes smartphones to a new level. You will be able to comment, like and discover all the photos, videos and apps, you and your friends share on Facebook. Everything straight from your Xperia smartphone.
Find out how Facebook lives inside Xperia
<b>Powered by Android (Gingerbread)</b>
Multi-tasking. Wi-Fi. A refreshed user interface and keyboard improvements. Your Xperia™ PLAY is powered by Android (Gingerbread), the fastest Android version to date.
<b>Phone content. On your TV via Wi-Fi and DLNA</b>
Show videos, photos and complete slideshows stored on your phone on your DLNA TV. It’s now easier than ever – no cables or over-complicated setup procedures needed. Just connect your Xperia™ PLAY and your TV to the same wireless network. Then start the show from your phone.
<b>Sony Entertainment Network</b>
10 million songs. Thousands of movies. From the major music labels and film studios. Enjoy it all on your Xperia™ PLAY via the Sony Entertainment Network services Video Unlimited and Music Unlimited.
<b>USB host</b>
Turn your Xperia™ PLAY phone into a PC or games machine. Pop it into LiveDock™, connect a USB keyboard, mouse or gamepad via the USB port, and work – or play away. All day.
<b>Chat with your mates. On video</b>
Your Xperia™ PLAY has a front facing camera. Make video calls with Google Talk™ inside. Prefer Skype™* or another video chat service? Download it from Android Market™ and chat away with your mates face-to-face.
* Skype™ for Android available for free from Android market.
<b>See it. Catch it. Send it.</b>
Share that cool game scene. Or show off that text string. Just push the power off button then press “screen capture” and share your screen with your mates, or post it on your favourite social network site.
<b>Keep your fingers on the screen</b>
Got a message? The Gesture input function lets you zoom back a reply by swiping the words you want. Start on the first letter of your word, then just drag your finger to the next letters without taking it off the keypad. With input speeds of up to 40 words a minute, your mates will never have to wait to find out what you’re thinking.
<b>Straight to YouTube™</b>
Think that funny moment you just caught on video deserves a wider audience? Upload it to YouTube™ for all to see, straight from your phone. Or just view clips whenever you feel like it.
<b>Search the web the easy way</b>
A cheap hotel for your weekend break? Game reviews? Find what you want on the web with Google Voice Search™. You can also use your voice to navigate, send a text message and more.
<b>Incredible graphics</b>
Crisp colours and silky-smooth 3D gaming graphics: the 4" capacitive multi-touch screen is powered by a Snapdragon graphic processor.
<b>Use your headphones</b>
Got a favourite pair of headphones? Connect them to your Xperia™ PLAY through the 3.5 mm audio jack.
<b>Integrated camera</b>
Built-in digital camera with screen viewfinder, dedicated menus and direct interaction with in-phone imaging and messaging features.
<b>Keep in touch with Google™ services</b>
Use Gmail to get your email wherever you are and even sync multiple email accounts. In a hurry? Send an instant message through Google Talk.
