LG Optimus 3D (P920H) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)

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Side by side comparison between LG Optimus 3D vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/28/2018 8:56 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 8:06 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X LG Optimus 3D (P920H) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.3"
TFT

480x800

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

04Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) Compare LG Optimus 3D X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus 3D (P920H)

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12 Advantages LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
+1GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB (5GB available)12 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (400MB available)
+168 grams (5.88 ounces)7% Lighter	vs	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)34% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+4.3"8% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(dual camera) 5MP + 5MP97% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Micro HDMI Type DAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable	vs	Not supported
+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+Gorilla GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x800 pixels	vs	+480x854 pixels7% Higher resolution screen
217 PPI	vs	+245 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos

26 Common items in both devices

512MB LPDDR2

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

(front) 0.3MP

+19 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Optimus 3D (P920H)	Xperia Play (4G)
Other model names	LG Optimus 3D P920, LG-P920h, LGP920h	AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE Zeus
Country or region available	(Latin America), Brazil	USA
Brand	LG	Sony Ericsson
Release date	6/17/2011	9/18/2011
Depth	11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	68 x 128.8 millimeters (2.68 x 5.07 in)	62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)
Weight	168 grams (5.88 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4.3" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~60.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x800 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	217 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	Not supported	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
System version	Android 2.2.2 Froyo	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Chipset	32bit: Texas Instruments OMAP 4430 (45nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Dual-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR SGX540 MP1 (365MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	8GB (5GB available)	1GB (400MB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 5 megapixels 5MP 3D AF	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2560x1920 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Micro HDMI Type D	Not supported
Bluetooth	3.0 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) FL53HN	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BST-41
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	4 hours	6.4 hours
Standby	96 hours (4 days)	413 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, White • 3D display • 3MP 3D capture • 720p 30fps 3D video capture • LG Optimus UI 2.0 • HDMI 1.4 • WiFi hotspot • Java framework	• Colors: Black, White, Stealth Blue • 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
	LG Optimus 3D (P920H)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered