| Physical features | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| Model | |
| Other model names | AT&T Sony Ericsson Xperia Play R800at, SE Zeus |
| Country or region available | 
USA |
| Brand | Sony Ericsson |
| Release date | September, 2011 |
| Depth | 16 millimeters (0.63 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 62 x 119 millimeters (2.44 x 4.69 in) |
| Weight | 179 grams (6.27 ounces) |
| Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported |
| Antenna | Internal antenna |
| Build, materials | feature not registered |
| Protection against water and others | Not supported |
| System (OS) | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| Operating system | Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread |
| Firmware update | Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread |
| Hardware | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| Chipset | 32bit - Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 |
| CPU processor | 1Ghz Single-Core Scorpion |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 205 |
| RAM memory | 512MB LPDDR2 |
| Internal storage | 1GB (400MB available) |
| External storage | Until 32GB microSD, microSDHC
(dedicated slot) |
| Display | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| Display type | TFT LED-Backlit LCD |
| Screen size | 4" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~59.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 480x854 pixels |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 245 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported |
| Display features | feature not registered |
| Mobile networks | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| Dual-SIM | Not supported |
| SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM)
Standard mini-SIM (2FF) |
| Maximum download/upload | 14.4/5.76 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G |
| Frequency, bands | Expand band detailsCollapse details |
| GSM Mhz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/1900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | Not supported |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported |
| Primary data network | CSD, GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
| Secondary 2G network | Not supported |
| Secondary 3G network | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | Not supported |
| Calling | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| Messaging | SMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
| Speakerphone | Supported |
| Video calling | Supported |
| Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
| Camera | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| Back camera (main camera) | 5 megapixels |
| Main camera resolution | 2592x1944 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | HD (1280x720) 30 fps |
| Flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered |
| Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Touch focus | Supported |
| Image stabilization | feature not registered |
| Zoom | Only digital zoom |
| Face/smile detection | Face detection |
| BSI sensor | Not supported |
| HDR | Not supported |
| 2ª camera | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| Front camera (secondary) | 0.3 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 640x480 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Not supported |
| Front flash | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | feature not registered |
| Focal length | feature not registered |
| Sensor size | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | feature not registered |
| Multimedia | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| Radio | Not supported |
| TV | Not supported |
| Video formats | MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV |
| Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+ |
| Connectivity | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| USB | MicroUSB 2.0 |
| TV output | Not supported |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack |
| Bluetooth | 2.1 + A2DP |
| WiFi | 802.11 b/g/n (2.4Ghz) |
| DLNA | Supported |
| NFC | Not supported |
| GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS |
| Infrared port | feature not registered |
| Other functions | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| Active noise cancellation | Supported |
| Vibrating alert | Supported |
| Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized |
| Web browser | HTML, XHTML, Flash player |
| Sensors | Accelerometer
Proximity sensor
Compass
Ambient Light sensor
|
| Other features | - 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 |
| Power supply | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| Battery | Li-Ion: Lithium-Ion (Removable)
BST-41 |
| Battery capacity | 1500 mAh |
| Charger, watts | Standard charging |
| Talk time autonomy | 385 minutes | 6.4 hours | 0.3 day |
| Standby | 24780 minutes | 413 hours | 17.2 days |
| Radiation rate | Sony Ericsson Xperia Play |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered |