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HTC EVO 4G (A9292) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)

Side by side comparison between HTC EVO 4G (A9292) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4.3"
TFT

480x800

8
MP

1.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
09Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) Compare HTC EVO 4G (A9292) X
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC EVO 4G (A9292)

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EVO 4G (A9292)} 12 Advantages HTC EVO 4G (A9292) vs Xperia Play (R800)} 9 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
+1GB156%
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (400MB available)
+170 grams (5.95 ounces)3%
Lighter
vs175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)23%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+4.3"8%
Larger screen
vs4"
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsLED flash
+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 0.3MP
+4G WiMAXAdvantage
The 4G WiMAX network is newer and faster
vs3G HSUPA
+(4G WiMAX) 75 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
vsNot supported
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
512MB LPDDRvs+512MB LPDDR2Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
TFT LCDvs+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousandvs+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
217 PPIvs+245 PPI13%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Android 2.3 Gingerbreadvs+Android 2.3.4 GingerbreadAdvantage
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]vs+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

21 Common items in both devices
1GHz 32bit Single-core
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
Capacitive
Multitouch
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
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ModelEVO 4G (A9292)Xperia Play (R800)
Other model namesSprint HTC EVO 4G A9292, HTC EVO 4G Sprint, HTC SupersonicSony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i, R800a, SE Zeus
Country or region availablefeature not registered(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandHTCSony Ericsson
Release date6/4/20104/1/2011
Depth13 millimeters (0.51 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)66 x 122 millimeters (2.6 x 4.8 in)62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)
Weight170 grams (5.95 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Display typeTFT LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4.3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~65.4% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)217 PPI245 PPI
Colors65 thousand16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla GlassNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
System versionAndroid 2.1 EclairAndroid 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S1 QSD865032bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 200Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB1GB (400MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload75 Mbps7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOR800a version:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
R800i version:
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkWiMAX 802.16Not supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, WiMAXCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720)HD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionfeature not registeredFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Front camera (secondary)1.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution1280x1024 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellationNot supported2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, WMV, H.263, H.264MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputMicro HDMI Type DNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-41
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy5.2 hours6.4 hours
Standby146 hours (6.1 days)413 hours (17.2 days)

➕ Other features

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Call controlVoice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• 8GB microSD included
• HTC Sense UI
• WiFi router
Java framework
• Colors: Black, White, Orange
• 8GB microSD included
• PSP like gaming buttons (Playstation)
• USB On-the-go support
• Video stabiliser
• PlayNow
• Open ES 1.1
• SE Timescape
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

HTC EVO 4G (A9292)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.03W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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