Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

9/27/2020 9:38 PM, updated: 11/21/2022 8:02 AM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N) 32Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

04Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	vs	4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1GHz 32bit Single-core
+8GB LPDDR515 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	512MB LPDDR2
+256GB (221GB available)565 times More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (400MB available)
+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)93% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
+1080x2400 pixels5 times Higher resolution screen	vs	480x854 pixels
+393 PPI60% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	245 PPI
+6.7"67% Larger screen	vs	4"
+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP17 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures	vs	Only digital zoom
+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness	vs	Not supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	Not supported
+(front) 10MP32 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 0.3MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)35 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	HD (1280x720)
+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer	vs	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
+5G SA/NSAAdvantage The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps346 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+4300 mAh187% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1500 mAh
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely	vs	Not supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.	vs	MicroUSB 2.0
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
+Gorilla Glass 5Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example	vs	Not supported
Not supported	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
192 grams (6.72 ounces)	vs	+179 grams (6.27 ounces)7% Lighter
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	vs	+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

15 Common items in both devices

16 million

LED flash

PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Xperia Play (4G)
Other model names	갤럭시 노트20 SM-N981N (Snapdragon)	AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE Zeus
Country or region available	South Korea	USA
Brand	Samsung	Sony Ericsson
Release date	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020	9/18/2011
Depth	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)	62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)
Weight	192 grams (6.72 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materials	Plastic body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Display type	Super AMOLED Plus	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	6.7" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	393 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 5	Not supported
Refresh rate	60Hz	feature not registered
Display features	HDR10+ Always-On Display	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
System version	Android 10	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0	1GB (400MB available)
External storage	Not supported	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	5000/1024 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	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 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (78)	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	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
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.027mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°13mm1/2.55"1.4µm	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4032x3024 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/1.76" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.8µm pixel	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Digital and optical zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	Not supported
Camera extras	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	10 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	3872x2592 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	26mm (lens)	feature not registered
Sensor size	1/3.2" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	Not supported
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BST-41
Battery capacity	4300 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	6.4 hours
Standby	feature not registered	413 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	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, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Mystic Gray, Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)	• 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
	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	0.688W/kg (head), 1.18W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered

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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981N)

📱 Model features

📲 Display

🤖 Operating System

⚙️ Processor

💽 Memory and storage

📶 Mobile networks

📷 Camera

📸 Front camera

🔉 Sound and multimedia

🔌 Connectivity

🧭 Sensors

🔋 Battery

➕ Other features

☢️ Radiation rate