| Hardware and OS | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | |
| Operating system | Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) | |
| Processor | 1.0 GHz Scorpion | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8255 Snapdragon S2 | |
| GPU | Adreno 205 | |
| Internal memory | 400 MB, 512 MB RAM | |
| External memory | microSD, up to 32 GB (dedicated slot), 8 GB included | |
| Display | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | other phones |
| Type | LED-backlit LCD | |
| Size | 4" inc | |
| Resolution | 480 x 854 px | |
| Touchscreen | capacitive touchscreen | |
| Screen-to-Body Ratio | 59.8% | |
| Display area | 44.1 cm2 | |
| Display aspect ratio | 16:9 (height:width) | |
| Pixel Density | 245 PPI | |
| Colors | 16M | |
| Connectivity | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, hotspot | |
| Network | GSM / HSPA | |
| SIM card | Mini-SIM | |
| Bluetooth | 2.1, A2DP, EDR | |
| Edge | Up to 237 kbps | |
| GPRS | Up to 80 kbps | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| Speed | HSPA 7.2/5.76 Mbps | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB Host | |
| Camera | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | other phones |
| Main camera | 5 MP, Single | |
| Specs | 5 MP, AF | |
| Features | LED flash | |
| Video | 720p | |
| Selfie camera | 0.3 MP, Single | |
| Multimedia | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | other phones |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| Design | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | other phones |
| Colors | Black, White, Stealth Blue (for Play 4G), Orange | |
| Dimensions | 119 x 62 x 16 mm | |
| Weight | 175 g | |
| Battery | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | other phones |
| Battery capacity | 1500 mAh, Removable Li-Ion | |
| Battery life | Stand by time- Up to 425 h (2G) / Up to 413 h (3G)
Talking time- Up to 8 h 25 min (2G) / Up to 6 h 25 min (3G)
Music play - Up to 31 h | |
| Other | Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY | other phones |
| SAR | SAR EU - 0.36 W/kg (head) | |
| Release date | 2011, February | |
