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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) vs Samsung Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)

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

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Compare Samsung Galaxy Chat X Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) 16Points
4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

vs
06Points Samsung Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X
3"
TFT

240x320

2
MP
512MB
RAM

Single-core

1200
mAh

(Removable)

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

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Xperia Play (R800)} 16 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800) vs Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)} 6 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
+1GHz 32bit Single-core24%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs850MHz 32bit Single-core
+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage
TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LCD
+16 million61 times
More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
vs260 thousand
+480x854 pixels4 times
Higher resolution screen
vs240x320 pixels
+245 PPI84%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs133 PPI
+4"33%
Larger screen
vs3"
+(back) 5MP162%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 2MP
+LED flashAdvantage
The LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
vsNot supported
+Only digital zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
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)2 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vsVGA (640x480)
+1500 mAh25%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs1200 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
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
1GB (400MB available)vs+4GB (2GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
175 grams (6.13 ounces)vs+112 grams (3.92 ounces)56%
Lighter
16 millimeters (0.63 inches)vs+11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)37%
Thinner
Android 2.3.4 Gingerbreadvs+Android 4.1.2 Jelly BeanAdvantage
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean is newer and safer
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
2.1 + A2DPvs+3.0 + A2DPAdvantage
Bluetooth 3.0 + A2DP is newer and faster

18 Common items in both devices
512MB LPDDR2 / 512MB
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
3G HSUPA
7.2 Mbps
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
+11 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)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
 
ModelXperia Play (R800)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
Other model namesSony Ericsson Xperia Play R800i, R800a, SE ZeusSamsung Galaxy Chat B5330
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
feature not registered
BrandSony EricssonSamsung
Release date4/1/20117/30/2012
Depth16 millimeters (0.63 inches)11.7 millimeters (0.46 inches)
Size (width x height)62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)59.3 x 118.9 millimeters (2.33 x 4.68 in)
Weight175 grams (6.13 ounces)112 grams (3.92 ounces)
Build, materialsfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersNot supportedNot supported

📲 Display

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
Display typeTFT LED-Backlit LCDTFT LCD
Screen size4" inches3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)~39.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution480x854 pixels240x320 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)245 PPI133 PPI
Colors16 million260 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)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
System versionAndroid 2.3 GingerbreadAndroid 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich ICS
Firmware updateAndroid 2.3.4 GingerbreadAndroid 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
Chipset32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM825532bit: Broadcom BCM21654
CPUSingle-core, 1 processor:
1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
Single-core, 1 processor:
1x 850MHz ARM Cortex-A9 (Single-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 205Broadcom BCM21654
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
RAM memory512MB LPDDR2512MB
Internal storage1GB (400MB available)4GB (2GB available)
External storageUntil 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)
Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
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 Mbps7.2/5.76 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 900/2100
Primary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkCSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPAGPRS, 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)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
Back camera (main camera)5 megapixels2 megapixels
Main camera resolution2592x1944 pixels1600x1200 pixels
Video recording (primary)HD (1280x720) 30 fpsVGA (640x480) 25 fps
FlashLED flashNot 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
AutofocusAutofocusNot supported
Touch focusSupportedNot supported
Image stabilizationfeature not registeredfeature not registered
ZoomOnly digital zoomNot supported
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)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
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)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
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
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+MP3, WAV, eAAC+

🔌 Connectivity

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
USBMicroUSB 2.0MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output3.5mm jack3.5mm jack
TV outputNot supportedNot supported
Bluetooth2.1 + A2DP3.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCNot supportedNot supported
Infrared portfeature not registeredNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
BST-41
Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable)
Battery capacity1500 mAh1200 mAh
Charger, wattsWired chargingWired charging
Inductive / wireless chargingfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Talk time autonomy6.4 hours5 hours
Standby413 hours (17.2 days)380 hours (15.8 days)

➕ Other features

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder
MessagingSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedNot supported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, Flash playerHTML, XHTML, Flash player
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedFixed QWERTY keyboard
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: White
• WiFi hotspot
Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (R800)Galaxy Chat (GT-B5330)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered0.87W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered0.46W/kg (head)
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