Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) vs Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)

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

8/25/2018 3:03 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:03 PM

Compare Bq Aquaris X Pro X Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) 02Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

30Points Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.2"
IPS

1080x1920

12
MP

8mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)

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!

2 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	vs	30 Advantages Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
+Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)Advantage Removable battery can be replaced easily	vs	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
+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	+2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core4 times More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2	vs	+3GB LPDDR35 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (400MB available)	vs	+32GB (24GB available)60 times More internal storage for applications and files
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC7 times More external storage for files using memory cards
175 grams (6.13 ounces)	vs	+158 grams (5.53 ounces)11% Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	vs	+7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)105% Thinner
TFT LED-Backlit LCD	vs	+LTPS IPS LCDAdvantage LTPS IPS LCD display is brighter and more vivid
480x854 pixels	vs	+1080x1920 pixels4 times Higher resolution screen
245 PPI	vs	+424 PPI73% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"	vs	+5.2"30% Larger screen
(back) 5MP	vs	+(back) 12MP138% Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front cameraAdvantage The Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera helps in dark places or in low light
Not supported	vs	+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
(front) 0.3MP	vs	+(front) 8MP25 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
HD (1280x720)	vs	+4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	vs	+Android 8.1 OreoAdvantage Android 8.1 Oreo is newer and safer
3G HSUPA	vs	+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps41 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh107% 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 supported	vs	+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 + A2DP	vs	+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+NFCAdvantage NFC allows you to make payments by approach quickly and securely
MicroUSB 2.0	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
HTML, XHTML, Flash player	vs	+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet
Not supported	vs	+Cristal Dinorex (NEG)Advantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP52 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

16 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

Ambient light sensor

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia Play (R800)	Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
Other model names	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i, R800a, SE Zeus	BQ Aquaris X1 Pro (32GB + 3GB RAM)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Spain, (Europe)
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Bq
Release date	4/1/2011	6/1/2017
Depth	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)	7.8 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)	72.7 x 146.5 millimeters (2.86 x 5.77 in)
Weight	175 grams (6.13 ounces)	158 grams (5.53 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP52 certified: protection against dust and splashing
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit LCD	LTPS IPS LCD
Screen size	4" inches	5.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~70% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	1080x1920 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	424 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Cristal Dinorex (NEG)
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
System version	Android 2.3 Gingerbread	Android 7.1.1 Nougat
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 8.1 Oreo
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro (14nm)
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 205	Qualcomm Adreno 506 650Mhz
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
RAM memory	512MB LPDDR2	3GB LPDDR3
Internal storage	1GB (400MB available)	32GB (24GB available) eMMC 5.1
External storage	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/5.76 Mbps	300/50 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	R800a version: UMTS 850/1900/2100 R800i version: UMTS 900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 20)
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A
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 (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
Back camera (main camera)	5 megapixels	12 megapixels
Main camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	4000x3000 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED on main camera and LED on front camera
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/2.5" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection 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, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	HDR photo on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
Front camera (secondary)	0.3 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	640x480 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	LED
Focal aperture	feature not registered	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	4.2 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou
NFC	Not supported	Supported
Infrared port	feature not registered	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BST-41	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	6.4 hours	feature not registered
Standby	413 hours (17.2 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, 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, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• 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	• Colors: Carbon black, Glaze White • 2.5D curved glass screen • Fast battery charging • Quick Charge 3.0 • 24-bit/192kHz audio
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)	Bq Aquaris X Pro (32GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.298W/kg (head), 1.78W/kg (body)