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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) vs HTC EVO 3D (X515)

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Play vs HTC EVO 3D phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
4.3"
SLCD

540x960

5
MP

1.3mp

1GB
RAM

Dual-core

1730
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? HTC EVO 3D (X515)

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!

Xperia Play (R800)} 1 Advantage Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) vs EVO 3D (X515)} 18 Advantages HTC EVO 3D (X515)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT Super LCD
1GHz 32bit Single-corevs+1.2GHz 32bit Dual-core44%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
512MB LPDDR2vs+1GB LPDDR2100%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
1GB (400MB available)vs+4GB (1GB available)156%
More internal storage for applications and files
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+170 grams (5.95 ounces)3%
Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)32%
Thinner
480x854 pixelsvs+540x960 pixels26%
Higher resolution screen
245 PPIvs+256 PPI4%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4"vs+4.3"8%
Larger screen
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 0.3MPvs+(front) 1.3MP3 times
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICSAdvantage
Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS is newer and safer
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbpsvs+(3G HSUPA) 14.4 Mbps100%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+GyroscopeAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
1500 mAhvs+1730 mAh15%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supportedvs+Micro-B USB MHLAdvantage
The TV-output lets you use your device on TV by cable
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+Gorilla GlassAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
16 million
(back) 5MP
Only digital zoom
Autofocus
HD (1280x720)
3G HSUPA
+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
ModelXperia Play (R800)EVO 3D (X515)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i, R800a, SE ZeusHTC EVO 3D X515, HTC EVO 3D GSM, HTC Shooter PG86300
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonHTC
Release date4/1/20117/1/2011
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)12.1 millimeters (0.48 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)65 x 126 millimeters (2.56 x 4.96 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)170 grams (5.95 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT Super LCD
Screen size4" inches4.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~62.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels540x960 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI256 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedGorilla Glass
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
System versionAndroid 2.3 GingerbreadAndroid 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM825532bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 MSM8660
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Dual-core, 1 processor:
2x 1.2GHz Scorpion (Dual-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Qualcomm Adreno 220
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR21GB LPDDR2
Internal storage1GB (400MB available)4GB (1GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G, 3G
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 networkR800a version:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
R800i version:
UMTS 900/2100
UMTS 900/1700/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPACSD, 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

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels5 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels2560x1920 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsHD (1280x720) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED 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
AutofocusAutofocusAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionFace detection
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixels1.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution640x480 pixels1280x1024 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedVGA (640x480)
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

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, XviD, WMV, H.264, H.263
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedMicro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-41
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1730 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.4 hours7.8 hours
Standby413 hours (17.2 days)420 hours (17.5 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
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, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot 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: Black
• 8GB microSD included
• 3D display
• HTC Sense 3.0 UI
• SRS virtual surround sound
• WiFi hotspot
• Dual 5MP camera (2MP 3D capture, 720p 3D video capture)
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)HTC EVO 3D (X515)
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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