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NGM Forward Shake vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)

Side by side comparison between NGM Forward Shake vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
IPS

480x800

8
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Quad-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
05Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) Compare NGM Forward Shake X
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? NGM Forward Shake

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Forward Shake} 13 Advantages NGM Forward Shake vs Xperia Play (4G)} 5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
+1.2GHz 32bit Quad-core (28nm)68%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+4GB (2GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (400MB available)
+122 grams (4.27 ounces)47%
Lighter
vs179 grams (6.27 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
+(back) 8MP59%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 5MP
+HDR photo only main cameraAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsNot supported
+Android 4.3 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.3 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
vsAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
+FMAdvantage
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
480x800 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels7%
Higher resolution screen
233 PPIvs+245 PPI5%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
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.

24 Common items in both devices
512MB / 512MB LPDDR2
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
4"
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
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ModelForward ShakeXperia Play (4G)
Other model namesNew Generation Mobile NGM Forward Shake Dual SimAT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE Zeus
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandNGMSony Ericsson
Release date5/1/20149/18/2011
Depth11.9 millimeters (0.47 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)65 x 125.5 millimeters (2.56 x 4.94 in)62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)
Weight122 grams (4.27 ounces)179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Display typeTFT IPS LCDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size4" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~55.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x800 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)233 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh rate60Hzfeature not registered
Display featuresNot supportedfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
System versionAndroid 4.3 Jelly BeanAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updatefeature not registeredAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 (MSM8212) (28nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPUQuad-core, 1 processor:
4x 1.2GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-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

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
RAM memory512MB512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)
eMMC 4.5
1GB (400MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Not supported
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload21/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandDual-Band 900/1800Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 900/1800GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 900/2100UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G networkGSM 900/1800Not supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGENot supported

📷 Camera

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Back camera (main camera)8 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution3264x2448 pixels2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED 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 stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo only main cameraNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)VGA (640x480)Not 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

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation1 microphone2 microphones or more
RadioFMNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, AAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
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 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

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-41
Battery capacity1500 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy8.7 hours6.4 hours
Standby260 hours (10.8 days)413 hours (17.2 days)

➕ Other features

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice 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, HTML5HTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
Swiftkey 4.0
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

NGM Forward ShakeSony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.208W/kg (body)feature not registered
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