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LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)

Side by side comparison between LG Optimus Zone 2 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp) 11Points
3.5"
IPS

320x480

3.1
MP
512MB
RAM

Dual-core

1700
mAh

(Removable)

vs
12Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA) Compare LG Optimus Zone 2 X
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)

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Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)} 11 Advantages LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp) vs Xperia Play (CDMA)} 12 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core (28nm)44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (1.68GB available)3 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (400MB available)
+114 grams (3.99 ounces)54%
Lighter
vs175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)34%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+Android 4.4.2 KitKatAdvantage
Android 4.4.2 KitKat is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+1700 mAh13%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1500 mAh
+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
vsNot supported
+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
vsHTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 2Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
320x480 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels167%
Higher resolution screen
165 PPIvs+245 PPI48%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
3.5"vs+4"14%
Larger screen
(back) 3.1MPvs+(back) 5MP60%
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Not supportedvs+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
Not supportedvs+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
WVGA (800x480)vs+HD (1280x720)140%
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Not supportedvs+Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.

18 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
Only digital zoom
3G CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
3.1 Mbps
Capacitive
+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
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ModelOptimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Xperia Play (CDMA)
Other model namesVerizon LG L40 VS415pp, LG L Series III L40 CDMAVerizon Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800x, SE Zeus
Country or region availablefeature not registeredUSA
USA
BrandLGSony Ericsson
Release date4/1/20145/1/2011
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)59 x 109.4 millimeters (2.32 x 4.31 in)62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)
Weight114 grams (3.99 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size3.5" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~56.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution320x480 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)165 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 2Not supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
System versionAndroid 4.4.2 KitKatAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User InterfaceLG UI 3.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8210) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 302 (400MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (1.68GB available)
eMMC 4.5
1GB (400MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Not supported
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload3.1 Mbps3.1 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedNot supported
Primary 2G networkCDMA 800/1900CDMA 800/1900
Primary 3G networkCDMA2000 1xEV-DOCDMA2000 1xEV-DO
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCDMA2000 EV-DO Rev ACDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
Back camera (main camera)3.1 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2048x1536 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)WVGA (800x480) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashNot supportedLED 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
AutofocusNot supportedAutofocus
Touch focusNot supportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionSmile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
Front camera (secondary)Not supported0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolutionNot supported640x480 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

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
LoudspeakerMono sound (not stereo)Supported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFM (RDS)Not supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.0 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTaggingA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
SensorsAccelerometer
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-41
Battery capacity1700 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered7.7 hours
Standbyfeature not registered405 hours (16.9 days)

➕ Other features

LG Optimus Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorderVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black, White
• Guest Mode
• Quick Memo
• Java framework
• Colors: Black, White
• 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 Zone 2 (VS415pp)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (CDMA)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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