Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)

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Side by side comparison between Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 vs Sony Ericsson Xperia Play phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/5/2012 2:19 PM, updated: 5/11/2020 5:21 PM

Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia Play X Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
TFT

480x854

8
MP

384MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

11Points Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G) Compare Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4"
LED

480x854

5
MP

0.3mp

512MB
RAM

Single-core

1500
mAh

(Removable)

What's the better phone? Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)

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!

5 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	vs	11 Advantages Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
+1GB (465MB available)16% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	1GB (400MB available)
+135 grams (4.73 ounces)33% Lighter	vs	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
+13 millimeters (0.51 inches)23% Thinner	vs	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
+(back) 8MP59% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 5MP
+Scratch-resistant glassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys	vs	Not supported
384MB	vs	+512MB LPDDR233% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC	vs	+Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC100% More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LCD	vs	+TFT LED-Backlit LCDAdvantage TFT LED-Backlit LCD display is brighter and more vivid
65 thousand	vs	+16 million245 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
Not supported	vs	+(front) 0.3MPAdvantage A front-camera is best for taking selfies
3G HSUPA	vs	+3G+ HSPA+Advantage The 3G+ HSPA+ network is newer and faster
(3G HSUPA) 7.2 Mbps	vs	+(3G+ HSPA+) 14.4 Mbps100% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Single	vs	+MultitouchAdvantage Better touch type. Multitouch allows to use more fingers at the same time.
Not supported	vs	+Video callingAdvantage The video calling allows to make calls with voice and video
Not supported	vs	+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos
802.11 b/g [wifi3]	vs	+802.11 b/g/n [wifi4]Advantage WiFi 802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] is newer and faster

24 Common items in both devices

1GHz 32bit Single-core

480x854 pixels

245 PPI

LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus

+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Xperia X10a	Xperia Play (4G)
Other model names	AT&T Sony Xperia X10, Rogers X10a, Telstra X10a, SE Rachael	AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE Zeus
Country or region available	(Latin America), Australia, Canada, USA, Japan	USA
Brand	Sony Ericsson	Sony Ericsson
Release date	3/25/2010	9/18/2011
Depth	13 millimeters (0.51 inches)	16 millimeters (0.63 inches)
Size (width x height)	63 x 119 millimeters (2.48 x 4.69 in)	62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in)
Weight	135 grams (4.73 ounces)	179 grams (6.27 ounces)
Build, materials	feature not registered	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Display type	TFT LCD	TFT LED-Backlit LCD
Screen size	4" inches	4" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~58.8% (screen-to-body ratio)	~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	480x854 pixels	480x854 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Single touch 1-point	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	245 PPI	245 PPI
Colors	65 thousand	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
System version	Android 1.6 Donut	Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread
Firmware update	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread	Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
CPU	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)	Single-core, 1 processor: 1x 1GHz Scorpion (Single-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 200	Qualcomm Adreno 205
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
RAM memory	384MB	512MB LPDDR2
Internal storage	1GB (465MB available)	1GB (400MB available)
External storage	Until 16GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)	Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC (dedicated slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Not supported
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	7.2/2 Mbps	14.4/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G	2G, 3G
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	UMTS 800/850/1900/2100	UMTS 850/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA	CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	Not supported	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Back camera (main camera)	8 megapixels	5 megapixels
Main camera resolution	3264x2448 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (primary)	HD (1280x720) 30 fps	HD (1280x720) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	Autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	feature not registered	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	Not supported	Not supported
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Front camera (secondary)	Not supported	0.3 megapixels
Front camera resolution	Not supported	640x480 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	Not supported
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	feature not registered	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	Not supported	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, eAAC+, WMA, WAV	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	2.1 + A2DP	2.1 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 b/g [wifi3] (2.4GHz)	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	feature not registered
🧭 Sensors
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Removable) BST-41	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Removable) BST-41
Battery capacity	1500 mAh	1500 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	8 hours	6.4 hours
Standby	425 hours (17.7 days)	413 hours (17.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Not supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, Flash player	HTML, XHTML, Flash player
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Sensous Black, Luster White • 8GB microSD included • SE UX platform • Open GL 2.0 • PlayNow • Sony Ericsson Timescape • Video recording 720p only via Android 2.1/2.3 update Java framework	• 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
☢️ Radiation rate
	Sony Ericsson Xperia X10a	Sony Ericsson Xperia Play (4G)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered