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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) vs Motorola Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Play vs Motorola Moto G20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Motorola Moto G20 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) 04Points
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
28Points Motorola Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X
6.5"
IPS

720x1600

48
MP

13mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

5000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Motorola Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)

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Xperia Play (4G)} 4 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) vs Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)} 28 Advantages Motorola Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
+179 grams (6.27 ounces)12%
Lighter
vs200 grams (7 ounces)
+CompassAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage
Removable battery can be replaced easily
vsLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (12nm)3 times
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+4GB LPDDR47 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (400MB available)vs+128GB (108GB available)275 times
More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHCvs+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC31 times
More external storage for files using memory cards
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)76%
Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCDvs+TFT IPS LCDAdvantage
TFT IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixelsvs+720x1600 pixels181%
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+270 PPI10%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+6.5"63%
Larger screen
(back) 5MPvs+(quad camera) 48MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP11 times
Higher resolution main camera
Not supportedvs+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 13MP41 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 Gingerbreadvs+Android 11Advantage
Android 11 is newer and safer
3G+ HSPA+vs+4G LTEAdvantage
The 4G LTE network is newer and faster
(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbpsvs+(4G LTE) 150 Mbps9 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+5000 mAh2 times
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supportedvs+FMAdvantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] is newer and faster
2.1 + A2DPvs+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+NFCAdvantage
NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0vs+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash playervs+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage
Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supportedvs+IP52 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

12 Common items in both devices
16 million
LED flash
Only digital zoom
Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+5 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
ModelXperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
Other model namesAT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE ZeusLenovo Moto G20 (XT2128-2 Dual-SIM + NFC)
Country or region availableUSA
USA
(Middle East)Saudi ArabiaUnited Arab EmiratesThailand
(Middle East), Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Thailand
BrandSony EricssonMotorola
Release date9/18/20116/9/2021, Announced: 4/26/2021
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)9.1 millimeters (0.36 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)75.73 x 165.22 millimeters (2.98 x 6.5 in)
Weight179 grams (6.27 ounces)200 grams (7 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredPlastic body, glass front
Protection against water and othersNot supportedIP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size4" inches6.5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels720x1600 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI270 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registered90Hz
Display featuresfeature not registeredNot supported

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
System versionAndroid 2.3.3 GingerbreadAndroid 11
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM825564bit: Unisoc Tiger T700 (12nm)
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A75 (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205ARM Mali-G52 MP2 (850MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR24GB LPDDR4
Internal storage1GB (400MB available)128GB (108GB available)
eMMC 5.1
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload14.4/5.76 Mbps150/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/1900/2100UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedLTE Cat4 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedUMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels(quad camera)
48 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.485°1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.480°1.75µm
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels8000x6000 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsFull HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/1.7 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/2" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered0.8µm pixel
AutofocusAutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedHDR photo on both cameras
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedFull HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registered1/3.1" inches
Pixel sizefeature not registered1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
LoudspeakerSupportedMono sound (not stereo)
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
USBMicroUSB 2.0USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFCNot supportedSupported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-41
LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh5000 mAh
Charger, wattsWired charging10W Wired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredNot supported
Talk time autonomy6.4 hoursfeature not registered
Standby413 hours (17.2 days)feature not registered

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: Breeze Blue, Flamingo Pink
• Case included

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)Moto G20 (XT2128-2 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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