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Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Gear S3 frontier vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play devices, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) 15Points
1.3"
AMOLED

360x360

N/A
768MB
RAM

Dual-core

380
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
16Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) Compare Samsung Gear S3 frontier X
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better device? Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)

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Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)} 15 Advantages Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760) vs Xperia Play (R800)} 16 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
+1GHz 64bit Dual-core21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs1GHz 32bit Single-core
+768MB LPDDR350%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs512MB LPDDR2
+4GB (2GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs1GB (400MB available)
+63 grams (2.21 ounces)178%
Lighter
vs175 grams (6.13 ounces)
+12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)24%
Thinner
vs16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage
Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit LCD
+392 PPI60%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs245 PPI
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Heart rateAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+PedometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
vs2.1 + A2DP
+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
vsNot supported
+Gorilla Glass SR+Advantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certified, MIL-STD-810G military certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
Not supportedvs+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
360x360 pixelsvs+480x854 pixels2 times
Higher resolution screen
1.3"vs+4"2 times
Larger screen
Not supportedvs+(back) 5MPAdvantage
With a camera you can take pictures anywhere
Not supportedvs+HD (1280x720)Advantage
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
1500 appsvs+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)2332 times
More apps available to download and use
Not supportedvs+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
(Not supported) vs+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 MbpsAdvantage
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Proximity sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
380 mAhvs+1500 mAh3 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)vs+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
Not supportedvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
Not supportedvs+MicroUSB 2.0Advantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supportedvs+HTML, XHTML, Flash playerAdvantage
Better sites viewing on the internet

7 Common items in both devices
16 million
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]
+ specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
ModelGear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Xperia Play (R800)
Other model namesSamsung Gear S3 SM-R760 frontierSony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i, R800a, SE Zeus
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungSony Ericsson
Release date11/1/20164/1/2011
Depth12.9 millimeters (0.51 inches)16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)46 x 49 millimeters (1.81 x 1.93 in)62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)
Weight63 grams (2.21 ounces)175 grams (6.13 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass frontfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: dust/waterproof over 1.5 meters and 30min.
MIL-STD-810G military certified: salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant.
Not supported

📲 Display

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Display typeSuper AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size1.3" inches4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~24.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution360x360 pixels480x854 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)392 PPI245 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass SR+Not supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
System versionTizen 2.3.2Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateTizen 3.0Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 7 Dual 7270 (14nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPUDual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Dual-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-T720Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
RAM memory768MB LPDDR3512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage4GB (2GB available)1GB (400MB available)
External storageNot supportedUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM cardNot supported1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Uploadfeature not registered7.2/5.76 Mbps
Network technologyfeature not registered2G, 3G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandNot supportedQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkNot supportedR800a version:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
R800i version:
UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkNot supportedCSD, 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

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Back camera (main camera)Not supported5 megapixels
Main camera resolutionNot supported2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)Not supportedHD (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 stabilizationNot supportedfeature not registered
ZoomNot supportedOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionNot supportedFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
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

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsfeature not registeredMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
USBNot supportedMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputNot supported3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth4.2 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedNot supported
Infrared portNot supportedfeature not registered

🧭 Sensors

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Gyroscope
Heart rate
Pedometer
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-41
Battery capacity380 mAh1500 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingQi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered6.4 hours
Standby72 hours (3 days)413 hours (17.2 days)

➕ Other features

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS, MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingNot supportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserNot supportedHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaNot supportedInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Black
• Leather band strap (22mm)
• Stainless Steel body 316L
• Samsung Pay
• S-Voice, S-Health
• 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

Samsung Gear S3 frontier (SM-R760)Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.09W/kg (head), 0.141W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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