Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) vs LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)

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

1/31/2013 2:52 AM, updated: 6/19/2025 5:09 PM

Compare LG Optimus True HD X Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) 00Point

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

20Points LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.5"
IPS

720x1280

8
MP

1.2mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1830
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)

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!

0 Advantage Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	vs	20 Advantages LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
1GHz 32bit Single-core	vs	+1.5GHz 32bit Dual-core (45nm)80% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+1GB LPDDR2100% 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
179 grams (6.27 ounces)	vs	+135 grams (4.73 ounces)33% Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)53% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+720x1280 pixels125% Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+326 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+4.5"13% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 1.2MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 2.3.6 GingerbreadAdvantage Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+	vs	+4G LTEAdvantage The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE) 100 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+1830 mAh22% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Digital TVAdvantage Watch your favorite TV shows anywhere
Not supported	vs	+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DP	vs	+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

22 Common items in both devices

Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC

16 million

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

+15 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
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Model	Xperia Play (4G)	Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Other model names	AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE Zeus	LG Maximo True HD LTE, LG-P936, LGP936
Country or region available	USA	(Europe), (Global, International), Hong Kong, Singapore
Brand	Sony Ericsson	LG
Release date	9/18/2011	5/1/2012
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	10.48 millimeters (0.41 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)	67.9 x 132.9 millimeters (2.67 x 5.23 in)
Weight	179 grams (6.27 ounces)	135 grams (4.73 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	TFT IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~61.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	326 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	Not supported
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
System version	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	LG Optimus 2.0 Gesture UI
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 (APQ8060) (45nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.5GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 220 (266MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	1GB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (400MB available)	4GB (2GB available)
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	14.4/5.76 Mbps	100/50 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G, 4G
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	LTE Cat3 (3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE
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
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	8 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
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	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	EIS: Digital stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection	Face 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)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	1.2 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	1280x960 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	HD (1280x720)
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)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Digital TV
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, DivX, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	3.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	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)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BST-41	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BL-49KH
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1830 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	6.4 hours	4 hours
Standby	413 hours (17.2 days)	250 hours (10.4 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (Swype), 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, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
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 • 16GB microSD included • T-DMB TV (doesn't work in America) • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)	LG Optimus True HD (LTE P936)
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