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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) vs Nokia Asha 202

Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia Play vs Nokia Asha 202 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Nokia Asha 202 X Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) 24Points
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
2.4"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
16MB
RAM

Single-core

1020
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)

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Xperia Play (R800)} 24 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) vs Asha 202} 4 Advantages Nokia Asha 202
+512MB LPDDR231 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs16MB
+1GB (400MB available)39 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64MB (10MB available)
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million245 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs65 thousand
+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+245 PPI47%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs167 PPI
+4"67%
Larger screen
vs2.4"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+AutofocusAdvantage
Best autofocus type for taking pictures
vsNot supported
+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage
A front-camera is best for taking selfies
vsNot supported
+HD (1280x720)35 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsQCIF (176x144)
+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)3499 times
More apps available to download and use
vs1000 apps (Nokia Store)
+3G HSUPAAdvantage
The 3G HSUPA network is newer and faster
vs2G EDGE
+(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps30 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(2G EDGE) 0.236 Mbps
+CapacitiveAdvantage
Better touchscreen. The capacitive screen is much more sensitive.
vsResistive
+MultitouchAdvantage
Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
vsSingle
+Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Compass, Ambient light sensorAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+1500 mAh47%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1020 mAh
+Video callingAdvantage
The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
vsNot supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage
More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
vsNot supported
+A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSAdvantage
It's harder to lose yourself in the city with GPS on your device
vsNot supported
+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster
vsNot supported
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+115 grams (4.03 ounces)52%
Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)15%
Thinner
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 supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

9 Common items in both devices
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
Only digital zoom
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Hands-free calling
Vibrating alert
3.5mm jack
2.1 + A2DP
+2 specs and more in the table below

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

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📱 Model features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
 
ModelXperia Play (R800)Asha 202
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i, R800a, SE ZeusNokia Asha 202 Dual SIM, Dual Chip, Doble SIM
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonNokia
Release date4/1/20116/1/2012
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)13.9 millimeters (0.55 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)49.8 x 103 millimeters (1.96 x 4.06 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)115 grams (4.03 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches2.4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~34.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchResistive Single touch 1-point
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI167 PPI
Colors16 million65 thousand
Scratch-resistant glassNot supportedNot supported
Refresh ratefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Display featuresfeature not registeredfeature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
System versionAndroid 2.3 GingerbreadNokia Series OS S40 Platform 2.0
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 Gingerbreadfeature not registered
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM825532bit
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
Single-core
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205feature not registered
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
RAM memory512MB LPDDR216MB
Internal storage1GB (400MB available)64MB (10MB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
Dual-SIMNot supportedDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload7.2/5.76 Mbps0.236 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G2G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Dual-Band 900/1800
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 900/1800
Primary 3G networkR800a version:
UMTS 850/1900/2100
R800i version:
UMTS 900/2100
Not supported
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, EDGE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedGSM 900/1800
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsQCIF (176x144) 15 fps
FlashLED flashNot supported
Focal aperturefeature not registeredf/2.4 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredNot supported
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detectionNot supported
BSI sensorNot supportedNot supported
HDRNot supportedNot supported
Camera extrasfeature not registeredfeature not registered

📸 Front camera

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
Front camera (secondary)0.3 megapixelsNot supported
Front camera resolution640x480 pixelsNot supported
Video recording (secondary)Not supportedNot supported
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)Nokia Asha 202
LoudspeakerSupportedSupported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or moreNot supported
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.264, H.263, WMVMP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP2.1 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)Not supported
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSNot supported
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Not supported
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-41
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BL-5C
Battery capacity1500 mAh1020 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.4 hours5 hours
Standby413 hours (17.2 days)400 hours (16.7 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS, MMS, E-mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerWAP, HTML, 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: Dark Red, Black, Silver White, Dark Grey, Golden White
• Adobe Flash Lite
• Containing up to 60% recycled materials
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Nokia Asha 202
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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