Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) vs Bq Aquaris 3.5

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Play vs Bq Aquaris 3.5 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

11/29/2014 8:44 PM, updated: 5/4/2026 10:30 AM

Compare Bq Aquaris 3.5 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) 11Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

12Points Bq Aquaris 3.5 Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

3.5"
IPS

320x480

2
MP

0.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris 3.5

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!

11 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	vs	12 Advantages Bq Aquaris 3.5
+480x854 pixels167% Higher resolution screen	vs	320x480 pixels
+245 PPI48% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	165 PPI
+4"14% Larger screen	vs	3.5"
+(back) 5MP162% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	Not supported
+AutofocusAdvantage Best autofocus type for taking pictures	vs	Not supported
+HD (1280x720)2 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera	vs	VGA (640x480)
+CompassAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+1500 mAh25% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	1200 mAh
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.	vs	Not supported
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1GHz 32bit Dual-core14% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (400MB available)	vs	+4GB (2GB available)4 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+110 grams (3.85 ounces)63% Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)39% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 4.2.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps46% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
1 slot (Single-SIM) (dedicated slot)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (dedicated slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+4.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

18 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

(front) 0.3MP

3G+ HSPA+

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+11 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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Model	Xperia Play (4G)	Aquaris 3.5
Other model names	AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE Zeus	BQ Aquaris 3.5, 03BQAQU04, 03BQAQU07, 03BQAQU10, 03BQAQU11
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), Spain
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Bq
Release date	9/18/2011	9/9/2013
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	11.5 millimeters (0.45 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)	60 x 115 millimeters (2.36 x 4.53 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	110 grams (3.85 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	3.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~52.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	320x480 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 5-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	165 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255	32bit
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	ARM Mali-400
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB
Internal storage	1GB (400MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 64GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	21/5.76 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 900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	2 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	VGA (640x480)
Flash	LED flash	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
Autofocus	Autofocus	Not supported
Touch focus	Supported	Not supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	VGA (640x480)
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BST-41	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.4 hours	10 hours
Standby	413 hours (17.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice recorder
Messaging	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), 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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Black, White • 4GB or 16GB microSD included • Viewing angle screen of 178º • WiFi hotspot Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	Bq Aquaris 3.5
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